Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-main
The James B. Linsmayer Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri, established in 2011. The foundation operates as a trust entity with a single employee and focuses on strategic philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$652K
+41.3% YoY
Grant Count
56
+51.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Established in memory of James B. Linsmayer, the foundation aims to be a strategic partner in vital community areas. Primary funding focuses include:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting general operating expenses for eligible organizations.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports programs within the Twin Cities of Minnesota, with additional giving in California. Minnesota represents a significant focus area for the foundation's grantmaking activities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $11,355,231
- Total revenues: $926,464
- Total expenses: $830,698
- Total giving: $652,100
- Investment income and dividends: $451,844
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,355,231 | $11,283,111 | $11,529,895 |
| Revenue | $926,464 | $350,476 | $462,212 |
| Expenses | $830,698 | $623,092 | $891,127 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $710,471 | $515,801 | $774,910 |
| Net Investment Income | $779,361 | $348,211 | $321,216 |
| Distributable Amount | $665,684 | $619,218 | $639,281 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-main
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $117,151 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintained active grantmaking in 2024, distributing $652,100 across 24 grants to organizations supporting arts, culture, education, health, and human services, primarily in the Twin Cities region.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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