The Lindemann Charitable
The Lindemann Charitable is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida, that reported five grants totaling $547,845 in 2025. Its listed grants supported opera and other arts and education purposes, as well as a general-purpose recipient.
The Lindemann Charitable at a glance
In short: The Lindemann Charitable gave $548K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $547,845
- +682.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $109,569
- +526.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,230,262
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Lindemann Charitable
- 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: 4500 Biscayne Boulevard 200, Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (561) 512-5211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lindemann Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Opera ($510K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $548K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 29 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (94%), New Mexico (5%), and Florida (2%). The percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lindemann Charitable gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 26% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $2.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $548K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Arts & Education | $485,345 |
| The Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM | Arts & Education | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Arts & Education | $25,000 |
| Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science Miami, FL | Arts & Education | $10,000 |
| Di Goldene Keyt the Golden Chain Ltd New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
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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 | $9,230,262 | $1,308,690 | $577,114 | $547,845 | 5 | $553,118 | $610,829 | $2,164,138 |
| 2024 | $8,479,514 | $1,053,068 | $122,168 | $70,000 | 4 | $70,890 | $528,904 | $1,750,336 |
| 2023 | $7,546,469 | $1,390,715 | $1,050,965 | $1,016,000 | 4 | $1,019,426 | $1,334,793 | $1,572,700 |
| 2022 | $7,169,059 | $2,844,190 | $2,824,453 | $2,669,655 | 5 | $2,673,568 | $2,276,292 | $1,756,885 |
| 2021 | $5,172,768 | $4,541,987 | $1,080,792 | $1,021,620 | 11 | — | $5,152,366 | $1,365,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindemann Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filings list grants for arts and education and for general purposes. One recipient, The Santa Fe Opera, describes its mission as presenting opera in varied repertoires, supporting the future of opera through apprentice programs, and fostering community understanding and appreciation of opera.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $547,845. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $485,345, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $485,345 to The Metropolitan Opera and $25,000 to The Santa Fe Opera. The foundation also reported a $25,000 grant to The Metropolitan Opera, $10,000 to the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, and $2,500 to Di Goldene Keyt The Golden Chain Ltd.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frayda E Lindemann as president, Sloan N Lindemann as secretary, and George L Lindemann as treasurer.
The Lindemann Charitable is led by Frayda E. Lindemann, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frayda E. Lindemann
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
George L. Lindemann
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sloan N. Lindemann
Secretary
On filings since 2021
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 The Lindemann Charitable
How much does The Lindemann Charitable give each year?
The Lindemann Charitable gave $548K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is The Lindemann Charitable's typical grant size?
The Lindemann Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $109,569, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lindemann Charitable give grants?
The Lindemann Charitable gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lindemann Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Lindemann Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Arts & Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Lindemann Charitable's largest grantees?
The Lindemann Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Opera ($510,345 across 2 grants), The Santa Fe Opera ($25,000) and Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Lindemann Charitable?
The Lindemann Charitable reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $553K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (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 does The Lindemann Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filings list grants for arts and education and for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lindemann Charitable?
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 Lindemann Charitable's EIN?
The Lindemann Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2119083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Lindemann Charitable 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 October 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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