Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K.
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,695
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,339
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $20,617
- -62.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (94% 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 Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Jewish Philanthropy of G ($20K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $63K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Jewish Philanthropy of G Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| Temple Solel Paradise Valley, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $6,695 |
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA Rockville Center, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,617 | $1,121 | $35,272 | $31,695 | 5 | $33,475 | — | $1,746 |
| 2024 | $54,768 | $2,226 | $38,368 | $34,945 | 5 | $36,645 | $506 | $3,184 |
| 2023 | $90,910 | $2,384 | $38,686 | $35,260 | 5 | $37,261 | $959 | $5,253 |
| 2022 | $127,212 | $11,551 | $38,341 | $35,402 | 9 | $36,777 | — | $7,274 |
| 2021 | $154,002 | $101,496 | $68,834 | $63,302 | 12 | — | $99,911 | $8,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation is led by Samuel W. Linhart, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel W. Linhart
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Linhart
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation
How much does Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation give each year?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 5 grants.
What is Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,339, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation give grants?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Jewish Philanthropy of G ($20,000), Temple Solel ($6,695) and Heard Museum ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's EIN?
Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0813561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Sam and Judy Linhart Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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