The Linnemann Family Foundation

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-1394291

The Linnemann Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1995 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on organizations and projects primarily in the greater Cincinnati area, with a particular emphasis on religion, education, medical, and community initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.3M

+63.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$411K

-8.6% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+2.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Linnemann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $463K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives preference to organizations with activities in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Grants are generally restricted to the fields of:

Religion
Education
Medical projects
Community projects

To the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other projects beyond these primary focus areas.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation prioritizes organizations and activities in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, though grantmaking has also extended to organizations in Washington and Missouri.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.1M (51%)

Washington $358K (17%)

Massachusetts $244K (11%)

Florida $210K (10%)

Colorado $200K (9%)

District of Columbia $20K (1%)

Pennsylvania $20K (1%)

Missouri $3K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

AnacortesAncortesBeachwoodBellinghamBrentwoodCincinnatiColorado SpringsColumbusEastsoundMount VernonMt VernonOxfordPittsburghRossSanibelSeattleVineyard HavenWashingtonWesterville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $9,266,027 (as of most recent filing)

Total Annual Giving: $411,000 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,266,027	$5,658,732	$5,858,352
Revenue	$6,122,217	$279,093	$1,485,247
Expenses	$444,809	$523,306	$376,755
Qualifying Distributions	$412,750	$451,175	$338,575
Net Investment Income	$3,992,537	$238,962	$1,455,567
Distributable Amount	$463,445	$359,999	$351,451

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

95 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ($100,000), Martha's Vineyard Museum ($60,000), Sanibel-captiva Conservation Foundation ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANACORTES COMMUNITY THEATRE ANACORTES, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100,000
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$35,000
FIDDLEHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL ANCORTES, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
FREESTOREFOODBANK CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM VINEYARD HAVEN, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$60,000
SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SANIBEL, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
SKAGIT COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS MOUNT VERNON, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500
SKAGIT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEX ABUSE SERVICES MT VERNON, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CALVIN C LINNEMANN	PRESIDENT	—	—
PATRICIA G LINNEMANN	TRUSTEE	—	—
CATHERINE A LINNEMANN	SEC/TREAS	—	—
MARK D LINNEMANN	TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 4960 Walnut Woods Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45243-4062

Telephone: 513-785-6060

EIN: 31-1394291

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Linnemann Family Foundation fund?

The foundation gives preference to organizations with activities in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Grants are generally restricted to the fields of: • Religion • Education • Medical projects • Community projects To the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other projects beyond these primary focus areas.

How do I apply for a grant from The Linnemann Family Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $750 to $100,000. **Recent Activity:** According to the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation distributed $411,000 in total giving. In 2024, the foundation awarded $35,000 to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for general support.

Where does The Linnemann Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation prioritizes organizations and activities in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area, though grantmaking has also extended to organizations in Washington and Missouri.

What size grants does The Linnemann Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Linnemann Family Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $411K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Linnemann Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Linnemann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $463K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Linnemann Family Foundation's EIN?

The Linnemann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1394291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.