Linehan Family Foundation
The Linehan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $65,600 through 15 grants to charitable organizations; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Linehan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Linehan Family Foundation gave $66K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oklahoma. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,600
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,373
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $302,184
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (99% 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 Linehan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5601 West Garden Pointe Dr, Stillwater, OK 74074
Phone: (405) 564-0689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linehan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma State University Fdn ($40K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 1% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Linehan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 594% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% 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 $9K (2021) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Fdn Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $39,500 |
| St Francis Catholic Church Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $14,600 |
| Paths to Independence Bartlesville, OK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wings of Hope Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| OKC Art Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| St Anthony Hospital Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Oklahoma Historical Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $500 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundati Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $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 | $302,184 | $65,291 | $67,185 | $65,600 | 15 | $67,185 | $62,925 | $22,505 |
| 2023 | $302,311 | $85,922 | $115,605 | $80,375 | 16 | $81,645 | $11,051 | $24,465 |
| 2022 | $330,184 | $103,980 | $51,598 | $48,200 | 8 | $49,410 | $33,198 | $22,319 |
| 2021 | $277,802 | $15,267 | $11,273 | $9,450 | 6 | $10,550 | $11,953 | $18,651 |
| 2020 | $273,808 | $17,951 | $36,371 | $16,500 | 7 | — | $10,393 | $17,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linehan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Oklahoma State University Foundation, St. Francis Catholic Church, and Paths to Independence.
Paths to Independence describes its own mission as providing educational and support services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The foundation gave Paths to Independence $5,000 in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $65,600. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $39,500, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $39,500 to Oklahoma State University Foundation, $14,600 to St. Francis Catholic Church, and $5,000 to Paths to Independence. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John C. Linehan as president; Caroline S. Linehan as secretary-treasurer; and Mark D. Linehan, Mary C. Roy, and Patrick D. Linehan as vice presidents.
Linehan Family Foundation is led by John C. Linehan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Linehan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline S. Linehan
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark D. Linehan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary C. Roy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick D. Linehan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Linehan Family Foundation
How much does Linehan Family Foundation give each year?
Linehan Family Foundation gave $66K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 16 grants.
What is Linehan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Linehan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,373, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linehan Family Foundation that year got $700 on average.
Where does Linehan Family Foundation give grants?
Linehan Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (7 grants) and Stillwater, OK (5 grants).
Does Linehan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Linehan Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Linehan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Linehan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oklahoma State University Fdn ($39,500), St Francis Catholic Church ($14,600) and Paths to Independence ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Linehan Family Foundation?
Linehan Family Foundation reported $302K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linehan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Oklahoma State University Foundation, St. Francis Catholic Church, and Paths to Independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linehan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Linehan Family Foundation's EIN?
Linehan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1602044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Linehan Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Linehan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/linehan-family-foundation-morg_e6ce74613531476886403a7e13ace839
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