The Lind Family Foundation Inc
The Lind Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nutley, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists 49 grants totaling $99,510, including support for religious organizations, media organizations, and an individual recipient
The Lind Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lind Family Foundation Inc gave $100K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,510
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,031
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $1,397
- -78.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lind Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 42 Howard Place, Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: (973) 235-1758
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lind Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant House ($8K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($91,310), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 48% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey (15%), Massachusetts (9%), Alabama (8%), and Wisconsin (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lind Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $103K (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 46 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $91,310 |
| Covenant House New York City, NY | unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Disabled American vets Cold Spring, KY | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Salvation Army Union, NJ | unrestricted | $100 |
Ready to take the next step with The Lind Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,397 | $95,659 | $100,635 | $99,510 | 49 | $99,510 | $9 |
| 2023 | $6,373 | $80,470 | $95,235 | $94,110 | 47 | $94,110 | — |
| 2022 | $21,138 | $90,241 | $81,630 | $80,515 | 42 | $80,515 | — |
| 2021 | $12,527 | $95,350 | $103,575 | $102,500 | 50 | $102,500 | — |
| 2020 | $20,752 | $26,441 | $29,515 | $28,440 | 28 | — | — |
| 2019 | $23,826 | $71,572 | $77,965 | $76,845 | 38 | — | — |
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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, grantee Eternal Word Television Network Inc describes its work as operating television, radio, and internet media from a Catholic perspective. The American Center for Law and Justice describes its work as protecting freedom and liberty through a focus on constitutional, European Union, and human rights law.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $99,510. Grants ranged from $50 to $17,000, with a median grant of $300. The largest grants included Priests For Life ($17,000), an individual recipient ($13,000), Aid to the Church in Need ($9,000), Marians of Mercy ($8,550), Eternal Word Television Network Inc ($8,200), an individual recipient ($8,000), and Mt Carmel Church ($7,320). The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan Lind as President and James Lind as Vice President.
The Lind Family Foundation Inc is led by Joan Lind, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Lind
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Lind
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Lind Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lind Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc gave $100K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 47 grants.
What is The Lind Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $2,031, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lind Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Massachusetts (9%).
Does The Lind Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lind Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lind Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant House ($8,000), Disabled American vets ($100) and Salvation Army ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 46 grants to individuals ($91,310), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lind Family Foundation Inc?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $96K.
What does The Lind Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, grantee Eternal Word Television Network Inc describes its work as operating television, radio, and internet media from a Catholic perspective. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lind Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lind Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lind Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5621576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Lind Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lind Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Lind Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New Jersey
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds efforts to improve health and health equity in the United States, including systems change addressing structural barriers to health. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000. It typically funds through targeted programs and partnerships; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
The Community Foundation of New Jersey supports a broad range of causes, including arts, education, health, human services, and the environment, through donor-directed and other charitable funds. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $19,759, with awards ranging widely; its current health grant opportunity serves Morris and Somerset counties. Eligible New Jersey nonprofits may apply to specific grant opportunities, subject to each opportunity’s guidelines.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
Crane Fund for Widows and Children
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
The Crane Fund for Widows and Children supports charitable organizations, including those working in healthcare and social services, children’s services, recreation, and basic needs, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
985
Total Given
$4.5M
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
Warren Township, NJ
The Hyde and Watson Foundation funds capital projects in human services, education, health, arts and culture, and the environment. Most awards are $5,000–$20,000, with a 2024 median of $10,000, for eligible nonprofits in New York City and Essex, Morris, and Union counties in New Jersey. It accepts applications through an online portal during its stated application periods; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$88.2M
Grants
611
Total Given
$6.1M
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The foundation supports nonprofits and community programs in areas such as basic needs, education, health, housing, arts, and the environment, with competitive grants focused on under-resourced communities and women and girls. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, and its discretionary grantmaking primarily serves Mercer County and nearby parts of New Jersey and eastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The profile describes competitive programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$279.6M
Grants
515
Total Given
$31.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in New Jersey
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Lind Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lind-family-foundation-inc-morg_8ff9688dd20f4ddfbfe6eaaeed034d2e
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_205621576_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Lind Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-lind-family-foundation-inc-morg_8ff9688dd20f4ddfbfe6eaaeed034d2e},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-22. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Lind Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Lind Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?