The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hopewell Township, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation at a glance
In short: The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation gave $122K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,549
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,364
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,485,785
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($30K). Together the top 7 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $220K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Tabby's Place Ringoes, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hopewell Fire Department Hopewell, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Center Friends Lambertville, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bikers Against Child Abuse Warminster, PA | Charitable | $1,549 |
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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 | $2,485,785 | $279,512 | $136,253 | $121,549 | 7 | $121,549 | $49,118 | $126,245 |
| 2023 | $2,343,569 | $95,465 | $138,274 | $120,000 | 10 | $120,000 | $71,686 | $119,983 |
| 2022 | $2,385,335 | $265,538 | $141,972 | $130,000 | 12 | $130,000 | $253,494 | $129,627 |
| 2021 | $2,261,769 | $89,445 | $163,660 | $145,000 | 20 | $145,000 | $70,711 | $138,681 |
| 2020 | $2,335,984 | $258,545 | $237,466 | $220,000 | 19 | — | $240,649 | $130,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anastasia Von Thaden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maximillan Von Thaden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Linda L Von Thaden Foundation
How much does The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation give each year?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation gave $122K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 10 grants.
What is The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's typical grant size?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,364, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation give grants?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (37%) and Georgia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's largest grantees?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($30,000), American Cancer Society ($25,000) and Tabby's Place ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's EIN?
The Linda L Von Thaden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7018088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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