Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy
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.
Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,000
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,415,992
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy
- 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: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (608) 258-4224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret a Lindberg Fdn Inc MNG Agy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nebraska Wesleyan University ($115K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $308K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE | General Operating | $115,000 |
| Oakwood Foundation Madison, WI | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Wood River, NE | General Operating | $36,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | General Operating | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Sacramento Zoological Society Sacramento, CA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army of Dane County Madison, WI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| American River Conservancy Coloma, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Willa Brown Aviation Academy Middleton, WI | General Operating | $8,000 |
| Overture Foundation Madison, WI | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,415,992 | $148,816 | $362,981 | $308,000 | 14 | $329,501 | $118,800 | $193,100 |
| 2023 | $3,623,419 | $128,375 | $365,953 | $286,000 | 13 | $322,902 | $79,939 | $178,427 |
| 2022 | $3,857,324 | $3,953,032 | $95,708 | $79,000 | 11 | $79,000 | $618,526 | $52,809 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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