The Linge Foundation
The Linge Foundation is a private foundation based in Waterloo, Iowa. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Iowa, including organizations in Cedar Rapids and Winterset.
The Linge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Linge Foundation gave $63K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,118
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,312
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,056,876
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% 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 Linge Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 425 Cedar Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: (319) 393-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Linge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Theatre Cedar Rapids ($45K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Linge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $80K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | Linge Series Support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Services Cedar Rapids, IA | Creating Hope Capital Campaign Support | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Cemetery Association Cedar Rapids, IA | Pole Lighting Project Support | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation DBA Freedom Stitchers of Iowa Winterset, IA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Tanager Place Cedar Rapids, IA | The Center at Tanager Place Support | $1,000 |
| The History Center (Linn County Historical Society) Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Tanager Place Cedar Rapids, IA | General Operating Support | $118 |
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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 | $1,056,876 | $95,716 | $77,858 | $63,118 | 10 | $64,024 | $80,344 | $84,382 |
| 2024 | $1,039,330 | $44,405 | $74,021 | $55,000 | 6 | $55,000 | $26,816 | $77,580 |
| 2023 | $1,069,458 | $105,320 | $69,363 | $48,000 | 5 | $50,293 | $86,250 | $67,589 |
| 2022 | $1,033,549 | $32,700 | $58,964 | $40,000 | 4 | $41,655 | $16,767 | $69,766 |
| 2021 | $1,059,597 | $86,308 | $97,919 | $80,000 | 14 | $81,573 | $70,200 | $79,855 |
| 2020 | $1,071,418 | $60,273 | $84,854 | $68,500 | 11 | — | $45,879 | $67,974 |
| 2019 | $1,094,294 | $61,934 | $80,270 | $63,000 | 6 | — | $47,769 | $65,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Linge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include general operating support and support for projects and programs. One grantee, Tanager Place, describes its mission as providing children and families with services that inspire, empower and heal.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $63,118. Grant amounts ranged from $118 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $25,000 for general operating support and $20,000 for Linge Series support to Theatre Cedar Rapids; $5,000 each to St. Vincent de Paul for general operating support and Waypoint Services for its Creating Hope capital campaign; and $3,000 to Oak Hill Cemetery Association for a pole lighting project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C John Linge as president and treasurer and Elizabeth Linge McGrath as vice president and secretary.
The Linge Foundation is led by C. John Linge, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. John Linge
President & Treasurer
Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Linge McGrath
Vice President & Secretary
President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel D. Linge (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Gerald L. Ovel (2019–2021) — Vice President
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 Linge Foundation
How much does The Linge Foundation give each year?
The Linge Foundation gave $63K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 6 grants.
What is The Linge Foundation's typical grant size?
The Linge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,312, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Linge Foundation give grants?
The Linge Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar Rapids, IA (9 grants).
Does The Linge Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Linge Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Linge Foundation's largest grantees?
The Linge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Theatre Cedar Rapids ($45,000 across 2 grants), St Vincent De Paul ($5,000) and Waypoint Services ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Linge Foundation?
The Linge Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 Linge Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include general operating support and support for projects and programs. One grantee, Tanager Place, describes its mission as providing children and families with services that inspire, empower and heal. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Linge Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Linge Foundation's EIN?
The Linge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6587447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Linge Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Linge Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-linge-foundation-morg_598963873f804114973940ac22c3ebb0
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