Lindholm Foundation
Lindholm Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Niguel, California. In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations in California and three other states; its filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Lindholm Foundation at a glance
In short: Lindholm Foundation gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,200
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,708
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,493,811
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lindholm Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Vista Montemar, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 292-8010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lindholm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission Hospital ($35K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
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 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to recipients in Washington, DC, 4% to recipients in Virginia, and 1% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lindholm Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $190K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | General Use | $35,000 |
| Godspeak Calvary Chapel Church Newbury Park, CA | General Use | $15,000 |
| JDRF Diabetes Foundation Tustin, CA | General Use | $11,000 |
| Beta Foster Care Laguna Hills, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| California Public Policy Center Tustin, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Judical Watch Washington, DC | General Use | $10,000 |
| Padre Foundation for Diabetes Orange, CA | General Use | $7,500 |
| American Diabetes Association Merrifield, VA | General Use | $5,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | General Use | $5,000 |
| UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | General Use | $1,500 |
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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 | $3,493,811 | $367,089 | $222,449 | $113,200 | 13 | $138,985 | $197,728 | $125,035 |
| 2023 | $3,349,171 | $136,496 | $368,228 | $189,500 | 18 | $207,209 | $7,112 | $129,440 |
| 2022 | $3,580,903 | $125,756 | $134,622 | $118,400 | 16 | $139,028 | $170,527 | $146,954 |
| 2021 | $3,591,947 | $275,590 | $142,119 | $108,000 | 14 | $138,018 | $271,489 | $138,332 |
| 2020 | $3,458,476 | $244,859 | $60,622 | $33,250 | 5 | — | $149,251 | $143,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lindholm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as foster care, diabetes, civil liberties, and support for crime survivors. Beta Foster Care describes its mission as providing private foster family placement for children removed from their parents’ custody due to abuse and neglect. The American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it. Pacific Justice Institute describes its mission as defending religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties. Crime Survivors says it provides hope and healing to victims and survivors through advocacy and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $113,200 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $7,500. Listed recipients included Mission Hospital ($35,000), GodSpeak Calvary Chapel Church ($15,000), JDRF Diabetes Foundation ($11,000), Beta Foster Care ($10,000), California Public Policy Center ($10,000), Judicial Watch ($10,000), and Padre Foundation for Diabetes ($7,500). The listed grants were designated for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne Lindholm as president and Linda Lindholm as secretary.
Lindholm Foundation is led by Wayne Lindholm, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne Lindholm
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lindholm
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 Lindholm Foundation
How much does Lindholm Foundation give each year?
Lindholm Foundation gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 18 grants.
What is Lindholm Foundation's typical grant size?
Lindholm Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,708, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lindholm Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lindholm Foundation give grants?
Lindholm Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tustin, CA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Lindholm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lindholm Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lindholm Foundation's largest grantees?
Lindholm Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mission Hospital ($35,000), Godspeak Calvary Chapel Church ($15,000) and JDRF Diabetes Foundation ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lindholm Foundation?
Lindholm Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lindholm Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as foster care, diabetes, civil liberties, and support for crime survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lindholm Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lindholm Foundation's EIN?
Lindholm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0411464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lindholm 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lindholm Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lindholm-foundation-morg_cd748b2193df4ddab6eaf6ddc29b3009
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