Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy

Private foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 88-2685910

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $308,000, supporting charitable organizations in several states.

Key facts about Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy

In short: Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy gave $308K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Nebraska. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2685910
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$308,000
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$22,000
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024)
Total assets
$3,415,992
Primary geography
Nebraska (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.4M

-5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$308K

+7.7% YoY

Grant Count

14

+7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $23K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $9K repeat.

  • 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve higher education, services for older adults, wildlife and habitat conservation, and youth development. For example, Nebraska Wesleyan University describes its mission as fostering intellectual and personal growth through a liberal arts education in an environment of Christian concern; Oakwood Foundation says it promotes the independence of a diverse community of older adults; and Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance says it maintains and protects habitat for endangered migratory birds.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $308,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $115,000 to Nebraska Wesleyan University, $50,000 to Oakwood Foundation, and $36,000 to Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance. Other notable grants were $20,000 each to International Crane Foundation, American Red Cross, and Sacramento Zoological Society. The listed 2024 grants were for general operating support.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Nebraska (49%) and Wisconsin (34%). California received 10%, Iowa 6%, and Colorado 0%, according to the reported state shares.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

MadisonLincolnColomaColorado SpringsAlexandriaBarabooMiddletonBooneCamdenHoustonSacramentoWood River

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K11 grants2022 13 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $308K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $308K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University: $115KNebraska Wesleyan University$115KOakwood Foundation: $50KOakwood Foundation$50KPlatte River Whooping Crane Maintenance: $36KPlatte River Whooping CraneMaintenance$36KInternational Crane Foundation: $20KInternational Crane Foundation$20KAmerican Red Cross: $20KAmerican Red Cross$20KSacramento Zoological Society: $20KSacramento Zoological Society$20KSalvation Army of Dane County: $10KSalvation Army of Dane County$10KAmerican River Conservancy: $10KAmerican River Conservancy$10KWilla Brown Aviation Academy: $8KWilla Brown Aviation Academy$8KOverture Foundation: $5KOverture Foundation$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Nebraska Wesleyan University ($115K). Together the top 10 received $294K.

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NEGeneral Operating$115,000
Oakwood Foundation Madison, WIGeneral Operating$50,000
Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Wood River, NEGeneral Operating$36,000
International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WIGeneral Operating$20,000
American Red Cross Boone, IAGeneral Operating$20,000
Sacramento Zoological Society Sacramento, CAGeneral Operating$20,000
Salvation Army of Dane County Madison, WIGeneral Operating$10,000
American River Conservancy Coloma, CAGeneral Operating$10,000
Willa Brown Aviation Academy Middleton, WIGeneral Operating$8,000
Overture Foundation Madison, WIGeneral Operating$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $3,415,992 $148,816 $362,981 $308,000
2023 $3,623,419 $128,375 $365,953 $286,000
2022 $3,857,324 $3,953,032 $95,708 $79,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,415,992$3,623,419$3,857,324
Revenue$148,816$128,375$3,953,032
Expenses$362,981$365,953$95,708
Qualifying Distributions$329,501$322,902$79,000
Net Investment Income$118,800$79,939$618,526
Distributable Amount$193,100$178,427$52,809

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists David W. Reinecke as a director.

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy is led by David W. Reinecke, Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David W. Reinecke

    Director

    President & Director → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: David Lindberg (2022) — Vice President & Director
  • Former: Glenn Dahl (2022) — Director
  • Former: Ryan Reszel (2022) — Treasurer & Director
  • Former: Vicki Butler (2022) — Secretary & Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (608) 258-4224

Frequently asked questions about Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy

How much does Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy give each year?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy gave $308K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 13 grants.

What is Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's typical grant size?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy that year got $20K on average.

Where does Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy give grants?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's top state is Nebraska, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (34%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (6 grants).

Does Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's largest grantees?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's largest 2024 grantees include Nebraska Wesleyan University ($115,000), Oakwood Foundation ($50,000) and Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve higher education, services for older adults, wildlife and habitat conservation, and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy?

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 Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's EIN?

Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2685910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Does Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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