The Lindskog Foundation
The Lindskog Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $700K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
The Lindskog Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lindskog Foundation gave $700K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $700,000
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,500
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $16,703,785
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Lindskog Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bridge the Gap ($135K). Together the top 8 received $700K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lindskog Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $721K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge the Gap Sausalito, CA | Operating Support for Literacy & Math Intervention Program | $135,000 |
| Lifehouse Agency Petaluma, CA | Operating Support for Reclife Marin | $110,000 |
| Next Generation Scholars San Rafael, CA | Operating Support for Youth Summer Learning Program | $100,000 |
| Buckelew Programs Novato, CA | Operating Support for Behavioral and Play Therapy | $90,000 |
| Conservation Corps North Bay Inc San Rafael, CA | Operating Support for Career Pathways Programs | $90,000 |
| Enriching Lives Through Music San Rafael, CA | Operating Support for Intensive Orchestrall Music Program | $70,000 |
| EAH Inc San Rafael, CA | Operating Support for Marin County Digital Learning Program | $60,000 |
| Marin Health Medical Center Foundat Greenbrae, CA | Grant Related to Graduate Nurse Residency Program | $45,000 |
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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 | $16,703,785 | $1,176,958 | $932,613 | $700,000 | 8 | $757,128 | $1,001,473 | $777,275 |
| 2024 | $15,329,940 | $1,137,136 | $892,999 | $662,560 | 7 | $719,818 | $963,955 | $755,446 |
| 2023 | $15,262,387 | $715,412 | $847,558 | $661,492 | 6 | $703,730 | $579,641 | $713,576 |
| 2022 | $13,711,353 | $490,512 | $908,511 | $721,200 | 5 | $762,813 | $349,674 | $723,633 |
| 2021 | $16,678,312 | $1,068,354 | $806,360 | $609,000 | 6 | $649,079 | $923,209 | $778,264 |
| 2020 | $15,244,326 | $11,521,068 | $138,493 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $125,089 | $572,493 |
| 2019 | $1,557,136 | $1,559,827 | $2,691 | — | — | — | $12,952 | $43,440 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lindskog Foundation reported a distributable amount of $777K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lindskog Foundation is led by David A. Bradlow, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Bradlow
President & Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$55K (2021) → $90K (2025)
Richard L. Pierotti
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aron Oliner
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles P. Maher (2019–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to David a Bradlow (President/DIR).
Frequently asked questions about The Lindskog Foundation
How much does The Lindskog Foundation give each year?
The Lindskog Foundation gave $700K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $663K across 7 grants.
What is The Lindskog Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lindskog Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $90,000, and its average grant was $87,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lindskog Foundation give grants?
The Lindskog Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (4 grants).
Does The Lindskog Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Lindskog Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lindskog Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lindskog Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bridge the Gap ($135,000), Lifehouse Agency ($110,000) and Next Generation Scholars ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lindskog Foundation?
The Lindskog Foundation reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $757K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $777K (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 is The Lindskog Foundation's EIN?
The Lindskog Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2222977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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