Linneman Family Foundation
The Linneman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $213,422 and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Linneman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Linneman Family Foundation gave $213K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,422
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,785
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,757
- Total assets
- $1,389,032
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Linneman Family 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: 3240 Ft Charles Drive, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (917) 648-7147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linneman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Solve Mecfs Initiative ($32K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (30%), New York (26%), Washington, DC (15%), and Massachusetts (15%); Connecticut accounted for 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Linneman Family Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 205% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2019) to $213K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solve Mecfs Initiative Glendale, CA | General | $31,721 |
| Ali Forney Center New York, NY | General | $31,721 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Falmouth, MA | General | $31,496 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | General | $15,840 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $15,771 |
| National Immigration Law Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,765 |
| National Women's Law Center Pittsburgh, PA | General | $15,748 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Washington, DC | General | $15,748 |
| Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | General | $15,650 |
| Naminyc New York, NY | General | $8,184 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,389,032 | $364,423 | $223,572 | $213,422 | 12 | $217,247 | $88,968 | $194,676 |
| 2024 | $1,157,480 | $243,165 | $150,013 | $139,113 | 9 | $143,313 | $70,655 | $147,156 |
| 2023 | $1,055,861 | $411,621 | $92,900 | $85,000 | 9 | $87,700 | $43,871 | $88,501 |
| 2022 | $942,373 | $121,643 | $79,315 | $70,000 | 6 | $72,625 | $36,811 | $72,117 |
| 2021 | $734,057 | $70,829 | $78,250 | $70,000 | 6 | $72,625 | $65,704 | $81,608 |
| 2020 | $741,777 | $613,240 | $48,002 | $45,160 | 3 | — | $16,721 | $32,284 |
| 2019 | $570,027 | $111,746 | $35,748 | $35,748 | 1 | — | $17,076 | $28,369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linneman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. The Ali Forney Center describes its mission as protecting LGBTQ youth from homelessness and supporting them in becoming safe and independent. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals on the front lines of humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Reproductive Freedom for All describes its mission as building a constituency to use the political process to protect reproductive choices. The Trevor Project says its mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ and questioning young people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $213,422 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $7,889 to $31,721, with a median grant of $15,756. The largest grants included $31,721 each to the Ali Forney Center and the Solve ME/CFS Initiative, and $31,496 to Woodwell Climate Research. Other notable grants were $15,840 to Americares, $15,771 to World Central Kitchen, $15,765 to the National Immigration Law Center, $15,748 each to the National Women’s Law Center and Reproductive Freedom for All, and $15,650 to the Trevor Project. All listed grant purposes were “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher Linneman as president; Katherine Linneman as trustee; and Holly Linneman, Ryan Linneman, and Harper Linneman as directors.
Linneman Family Foundation is led by Christopher Linneman, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Linneman
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harper Linneman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Holly Linneman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Ryan Linneman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Katherine Linneman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Holly Linneman (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Linneman Family Foundation
How much does Linneman Family Foundation give each year?
Linneman Family Foundation gave $213K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 9 grants.
What is Linneman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Linneman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,757, and its average grant was $17,785, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Linneman Family Foundation give grants?
Linneman Family Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Linneman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linneman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linneman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Linneman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Solve Mecfs Initiative ($31,721), Ali Forney Center ($31,721) and Woodwell Climate Research ($31,496), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linneman Family Foundation?
Linneman Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linneman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Ali Forney Center describes its mission as protecting LGBTQ youth from homelessness and supporting them in becoming safe and independent. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linneman Family 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 Linneman Family Foundation's EIN?
Linneman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6569868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Linneman 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
Live grants for the work Linneman 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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