Lins Institute of Science
Lins Institute of Science is a private foundation, based in Waltham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $6K.
Lins Institute of Science at a glance
In short: Lins Institute of Science gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,060
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,060
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,060
- Total assets
- $175,325
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lins Institute of Science funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uw Giving ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $1K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw Giving Seattle, WA | Contribution | $1,060 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,325 | $58,647 | $8,663 | $1,060 | 1 | $8,410 | $6,412 |
| 2024 | $125,336 | $46,508 | $9,811 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,050 | $3,638 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lins Institute of Science is led by Chin S. Lin, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chin S. Lin
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Y. Lin
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lao-Jer Chen (2024) — Director
- Former: Lecia C. Whitlock (2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Lins Institute of Science
How much does Lins Institute of Science give each year?
Lins Institute of Science gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Lins Institute of Science?
Lins Institute of Science reported $175K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $59K.
Where does Lins Institute of Science operate?
Lins Institute of Science has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Lins Institute of Science's EIN?
Lins Institute of Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3615372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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