Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The James B. Linsmayer Foundation primarily supports programs in arts and culture, education, health, and human services, with a focus on the Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main at a glance
In short: Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main gave $650K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $650,100
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,832
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $11,664,343
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (18 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
- How to Apply
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The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter; the filing lists no award restrictions. The grant-program description says funding for organizational expenses is not permitted.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: James B Linsmayer Foundation
Mailing address: 90 S Seventh St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 667-9010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
Who Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Arms of Minnesota Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 249 grants of 249 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Minnesota. The foundation’s grant-program description identifies the Twin Cities as its primary service area, while also stating that there are no geographic limitations and that local organizations are preferred.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 47 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2023) to $720K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $650K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Arms of Minnesota Inc Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc Bloomington, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School- Twin Citi Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Associat of St Paul St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood MN ND SD St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Division of Indian Work Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $19,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,664,343 | $1,178,101 | $831,453 | $650,100 | 47 | $706,926 | $1,007,695 | $688,134 |
| 2024 | $11,355,231 | $926,464 | $830,698 | $652,100 | 56 | $710,471 | $779,361 | $665,684 |
| 2023 | $11,283,111 | $350,476 | $623,092 | $461,600 | 37 | $515,801 | $348,211 | $619,218 |
| 2022 | $11,529,895 | $462,212 | $891,127 | $719,600 | 57 | $774,910 | $321,216 | $639,281 |
| 2021 | $11,795,310 | $1,516,431 | $781,179 | $637,100 | 52 | $663,967 | $1,356,568 | $674,834 |
| 2020 | $11,082,740 | $70,836 | $801,493 | $643,100 | 52 | — | $215,015 | $607,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main reported a distributable amount of $688K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the legacy and memory of James B. Linsmayer by primarily supporting programs in arts and culture, education, health, and human services in the Twin Cities.
Examples of grantees’ work include Open Arms of Minnesota, which says it provides food and medicine to nourish clients and build community; Wilderness Inquiry, which connects people through shared outdoor adventures; and Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts, which cultivates young people’s interest in the performing arts and provides scholarship support. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $650,100. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $15,000. In 2024, it awarded 56 grants totaling $652,100; in 2023, it awarded 37 grants totaling $461,600.
Among the 2025 grants, Open Arms of Minnesota and Wilderness Inquiry each received $25,000. Cristo Rey Jesuit High School–Twin Cities, Union Gospel Mission Association of St. Paul, Planned Parenthood MN ND SD, Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Jeremiah Program, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts, and Division of Indian Work each received $20,000. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$112K (2020) → $128K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ann Hart Wernz (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Sandra Anderson (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Sarah Howard (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Sharon Sayles Belton (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Thomas M. Morin (2020–2022) — Advisor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $128K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
How much does Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main give each year?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main gave $650K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $652K across 56 grants.
What is Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's typical grant size?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,832, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main that year got $12K on average.
Where does Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main give grants?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (28 grants) and St. Paul, MN (13 grants).
Does Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's largest grantees?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Open Arms of Minnesota Inc ($25,000), Wilderness Inquiry Inc ($25,000) and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School- Twin Citi ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $688K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to further the legacy and memory of James B. Linsmayer by primarily supporting programs in arts and culture, education, health, and human services in the Twin Cities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main?
The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's EIN?
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6791172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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