The Lindella Foundation
The Lindella Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of whose reported grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
The Lindella Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lindella Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,542
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $1,738
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $732,978
- +24308.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lindella Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lindella Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Houstons Amazing Place Inc ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients were in Houston, Alvin, Magnolia, and Kingwood.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lindella Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 250% of 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
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houstons Amazing Place Inc Houston, TX | the Day Program | $2,042 |
| A Place for Peanut Inc Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bear Be a Resource for CPS Kids Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bos Place Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| CASA De Esperanza De Los Ninos Incorporated Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Child Advocates Incorporated Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Horses Inc Alvin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Carepartners Inc Houston, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Joyride Center Inc Magnolia, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Littlest Helpers Kingwood, TX | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation reported that its 2025 distributions from assets other than current income totaled $29,542.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $732,978 | $788,925 | $58,950 | $29,542 | 17 | $58,950 | $16,832 | $23,607 |
| 2024 | $3,003 | $10,003 | $7,000 | — | — | $7,000 | $3 | $6 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindella Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the Foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving people affected by dementia and grief, older adults, children and families, people with disabilities, and animals.
Those descriptions are the grantees’ own: Houston’s Amazing Place says it empowers families facing dementia and Alzheimer’s and advances brain health; Interfaith CarePartners says it supports older adults and family caregivers; Bo’s Place describes its work as grief support and education; and Casa de Esperanza de los Niños says it works to break cycles of child abuse and neglect. JoyRide Center describes therapeutic horsemanship and therapies for people with disabilities, while A Place for Peanut and Rescued Pets Movement describe equine rescue and homeless-animal rescue, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $29,542. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,042, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $2,042 to Houston’s Amazing Place Inc. for “the Day Program,” and $2,000 each to A Place for Peanut Inc., Bo’s Place, Casa de Esperanza de los Niños Incorporated, Interfaith CarePartners Inc., JoyRide Center Inc., Rescued Pets Movement Inc., and Turning Point Center. The listed purposes for most of these grants were “General & Unrestricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Margaret Braddock as Secretary and Director, and Paul Shemella as Director, President, and Treasurer.
The Lindella Foundation is led by Paul Shemella, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Shemella
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Braddock
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$19K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Margaret Braddock (Sec, Dir).
Frequently asked questions about The Lindella Foundation
How much does The Lindella Foundation give each year?
The Lindella Foundation gave $30K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lindella Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lindella Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,738, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lindella Foundation give grants?
The Lindella Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (10 grants), Magnolia, TX (2 grants) and Spring, TX (2 grants).
Does The Lindella Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Lindella Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lindella Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lindella Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Houstons Amazing Place Inc ($2,042), A Place for Peanut Inc ($2,000) and Bear Be a Resource for CPS Kids ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lindella Foundation?
The Lindella Foundation reported $733K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lindella Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the Foundation. Its 2025 grantees include organizations serving people affected by dementia and grief, older adults, children and families, people with disabilities, and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lindella Foundation?
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 The Lindella Foundation's EIN?
The Lindella Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4982475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Lindella Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
Live grants for the work The Lindella 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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