The Lindorf Family Foundation
The foundation helps local charities achieve their mission. This is accomplished by assisting them with direct funding and educational training.
The Lindorf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lindorf Family Foundation gave $705K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $705,000
- +123.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,714
- +187.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $20,871,937
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Lindorf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus ($300K). Together the top 7 received $705K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 35 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lindorf Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 207% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $705K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus Columbus, OH | General Funding | $300,000 |
| Licking Memorial Health Systems Newark, OH | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Behavioral Healthcare Partners Newark, OH | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Agriculteral Extension Camps Inc Saint Louisville, OH | General Funding | $80,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | General Funding | $60,000 |
| St Vincent Haven Newark, OH | General Funding | $35,000 |
| Columbus Council on World Affairs Columbus, OH | General Funding | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,871,937 | $1,087,237 | $759,781 | $705,000 | 7 | $1,087,237 |
| 2024 | $20,708,301 | $1,092,773 | $363,557 | $315,000 | 9 | $1,092,773 |
| 2023 | $14,473,658 | $764,081 | $423,205 | $400,000 | 5 | $764,081 |
| 2022 | $16,485,146 | $338,737 | $253,797 | $230,000 | 5 | $338,737 |
| 2021 | $17,206,809 | $1,164,047 | $207,846 | $185,000 | 9 | $1,164,047 |
| 2020 | $12,639,230 | $462,619 | $77,229 | $57,500 | 2 | $462,619 |
| 2019 | $12,920,949 | $532,721 | $256,780 | $237,000 | 9 | $532,721 |
About The Lindorf Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lindorf Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Newark, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $705K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lindorf Family Foundation is led by Melissa Warner-Bow, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Warner-Bow
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bow
Chairman
On filings since 2019
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Mathis
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Uible
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siobhan Clovis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Alvarado
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Albright (2019–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lindorf Family Foundation
How much does The Lindorf Family Foundation give each year?
The Lindorf Family Foundation gave $705K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $315K across 9 grants.
What is The Lindorf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lindorf Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $100,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lindorf Family Foundation give grants?
The Lindorf Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants) and Newark, OH (3 grants).
Does The Lindorf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lindorf Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Lindorf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lindorf Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus ($300,000), Licking Memorial Health Systems ($100,000) and Behavioral Healthcare Partners ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lindorf Family Foundation?
The Lindorf Family Foundation reported $20.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Lindorf Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lindorf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1683202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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