Linden Foundation
Linden Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $39,100 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, and New York.
Linden Foundation at a glance
In short: Linden Foundation gave $39K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,100
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,008
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $273,413
- +9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Linden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 202 Bahia Point, Naples, FL 34103-3211
Phone: (239) 649-7343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Everglades Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (54%), Illinois (26%), Wisconsin (14%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Linden Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Face the Future Foundation Chicago, IL | General Funding | $2,600 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Concern Worldwide New York, NY | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern Univeristy Evanston, IL | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Funding | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Pine Lake Sailing School Inc Hartland, WI | General Funding | $2,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL | General Funding | $1,500 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Naples, FL | General Funding | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Linden Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,413 | $67,780 | $43,407 | $39,100 | 13 | $40,259 | $64,784 | $19,420 |
| 2024 | $249,040 | $19,729 | $44,740 | $39,100 | 13 | $40,858 | $16,195 | $19,930 |
| 2023 | $274,051 | $29,412 | $41,783 | $33,000 | 13 | $36,075 | $24,428 | $18,828 |
| 2022 | $286,422 | $31,443 | $38,457 | $35,400 | 14 | $35,400 | $29,386 | $19,969 |
| 2021 | $293,436 | $56,713 | $32,627 | $27,500 | 13 | $28,875 | $52,959 | $23,460 |
| 2020 | $269,350 | $-5,116 | $36,475 | $32,000 | 8 | — | $3,560 | $19,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, universities, a food bank, a theater, and charitable and community organizations. For example, Face the Future Foundation says its mission is to raise funds and public awareness in support of the Craniofacial Center at the University of Illinois Chicago; Gulfshore Playhouse says it aims to be a professional theater in Southwest Florida and foster an education department; and Chenequa Foundation says it makes grants to benefit the Village of Chenequa, Wisconsin.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $39,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grants included $15,000 to Everglades Foundation and $2,600 to Face the Future Foundation. Other listed recipients included the University of Chicago ($2,500), Gulfshore Playhouse ($1,500), and Chenequa Foundation ($1,000). The listed grant purposes were general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary P Ellis and Janet B Ellis as directors.
Linden Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary P. Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet B. Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Linden Foundation
How much does Linden Foundation give each year?
Linden Foundation gave $39K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 13 grants.
What is Linden Foundation's typical grant size?
Linden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,008, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linden Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Linden Foundation give grants?
Linden Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Hartland, WI (2 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Linden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linden Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linden Foundation's largest grantees?
Linden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Everglades Foundation ($15,000), Face the Future Foundation ($2,600) and Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linden Foundation?
Linden Foundation reported $273K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linden Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a children’s hospital, universities, a food bank, a theater, and charitable and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linden Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linden Foundation's EIN?
Linden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1958314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Linden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Linden Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago funds human services, Jewish education and community programs, crisis response, and support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, primarily through Chicago-area agencies and initiatives. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
The MacArthur Foundation funds work advancing a more just, verdant, and peaceful world, including climate solutions, criminal justice, journalism, technology, and Chicago. In 2024, its grants had a median of $160,000, though awards ranged widely; it generally does not accept unsolicited requests, with possible exceptions for specific open calls or proposals that meet program guidelines.
Assets
$9.3B
Grants
1,086
Total Given
$356.1M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Linden Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Linden Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?