The Lindsay Family Foundation
The Lindsay Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Lindsay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lindsay Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,100
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,100
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $26,383
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lindsay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arborbrook Christian Academy ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Lindsay Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $3K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arborbrook Christian Academy Matthews, NC | For Assistance Inthe Charitys Generalcharitable Activities. | $2,100 |
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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 | $26,383 | $2,687 | $2,437 | $2,100 | 1 | $2,100 | $2,350 | $1,945 |
| 2024 | $26,255 | $1,080 | $5,074 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,531 | $1,965 |
| 2023 | $26,776 | $1,277 | $5,089 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $33 | $1,939 |
| 2022 | $30,562 | $837 | $6,933 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,683 | $2,109 |
| 2021 | $34,990 | $728 | $2,374 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,330 | $2,517 |
| 2020 | $34,281 | $752 | $3,914 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $795 | $2,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindsay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lindsay Family Foundation is led by William J. Lindsay, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Lindsay
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela G. Lindsay
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig P. Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lindsay Family Foundation
How much does The Lindsay Family Foundation give each year?
The Lindsay Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is The Lindsay Family Foundation?
The Lindsay Family Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lindsay Family Foundation operate?
The Lindsay Family Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina, Tennessee, Washington.
What is The Lindsay Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lindsay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2172214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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