The Lindley Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$131K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+46.5% YoY
About The Lindley Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lindley Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include St Luke's United Methodist Church ($75,000), Houston Museum of Natural Science ($16,250), Houston Zoo ($14,020).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,250 |
| HOUSTON ZOO HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,020 |
| The Menil Collection Houston, TX | General Support | $11,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church Houston, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven J Lindley | President | — | — |
| Shelli M Lindley | Vice President | — | — |
| Shelli M Lindley | Secretary | — | — |
| Shelli M Lindley | Treasurer | — | — |
| Matthew J Lindley | Director | — | — |
| Jenna A Lindley | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lindley Family Foundation?
The Lindley Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Lindley Family Foundation operate?
The Lindley Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Texas.
What size grants does The Lindley Family Foundation award?
In 2023, The Lindley Family Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Lindley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lindley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4084072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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