Linder Family Foundation
Linder Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $2K.
Linder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Linder Family Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $355,980
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Linder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omaha Children's Museum ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Linder Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $180K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Children's Museum Omaha, NE | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355,980 | $1,656 | $11,315 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $1,656 | $8,461 |
| 2023 | $365,639 | $52,777 | $29,595 | $26,000 | 2 | $26,000 | $2,202 | $6,732 |
| 2022 | $342,457 | $50,990 | $25,436 | $13,258 | 4 | $13,258 | $990 | $5,435 |
| 2021 | $316,903 | $74,645 | $180,020 | $180,000 | 9 | $180,000 | $74,645 | $9,868 |
| 2020 | $422,278 | $1,845 | $4,469 | — | — | — | — | $10,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Linder Family Foundation is led by James Linder, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Linder
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Linder Family Foundation
How much does Linder Family Foundation give each year?
Linder Family Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
How large is Linder Family Foundation?
Linder Family Foundation reported $356K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Linder Family Foundation operate?
Linder Family Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Linder Family Foundation's EIN?
Linder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0837337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Linder Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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