The Linnemann Family Foundation
The Linnemann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing says it gives preference to organizations active in the Greater Cincinnati area and generally makes grants in religion, education, medical, and community projects, while allowing for other projects when funds are available.
The Linnemann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Linnemann Family Foundation gave $411K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,000
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,688
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,266,027
- +63.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Linnemann Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). Applications must include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter regarding its classification. Applications from other organizations or from individuals will not be considered. The filing names Catherine Linnemann as the contact for applications.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Catherine Linnemann
Mailing address: 4960 Walnut Woods Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 785-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Linnemann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ($100K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 95 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says it gives preference to organizations with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (54%), Washington (19%), Massachusetts (15%), Florida (12%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Linnemann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $337K (2022) to $534K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Sanibel, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Skagit Land Trust Mt Vernon, WA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $35,000 |
| Fiddlehead Montessori School Ancortes, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Maketank Inc Oxford, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Over the Rhine Museum Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,266,027 | $6,122,217 | $444,809 | $411,000 | 16 | $412,750 | $3,992,537 | $463,445 |
| 2023 | $5,658,732 | $279,093 | $523,306 | $449,600 | 18 | $451,175 | $238,962 | $359,999 |
| 2022 | $5,858,352 | $1,485,247 | $376,755 | $337,000 | 18 | $338,575 | $1,455,567 | $351,451 |
| 2021 | $4,793,142 | $595,092 | $568,731 | $534,400 | 21 | $534,400 | $560,761 | $409,411 |
| 2020 | $4,761,858 | $374,870 | $454,709 | $426,000 | 22 | — | $347,936 | $342,804 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says grants are generally restricted to religion, education, medical, and community projects, with grants for other projects possible to the extent funds are available.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company describes itself as a resident ensemble theatre bringing Shakespeare and the classics to audiences of all ages. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to seek and share inspiration. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve coastal ecosystem protection, land conservation, Montessori education, and eliminating hunger in partnership with the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $411,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, $60,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Museum, $50,000 to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, $40,000 to Skagit Land Trust, and $35,000 to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Calvin C Linnemann as president, Patricia G Linnemann and Mark D Linnemann as trustees, and Catherine A Linnemann as secretary/treasurer.
The Linnemann Family Foundation is led by Calvin C. Linnemann, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Calvin C. Linnemann
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark D. Linnemann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia G. Linnemann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine A. Linnemann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Linnemann Family Foundation
How much does The Linnemann Family Foundation give each year?
The Linnemann Family Foundation gave $411K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 18 grants.
What is The Linnemann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Linnemann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,688, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Linnemann Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Linnemann Family Foundation give grants?
The Linnemann Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (19%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants) and Mount Vernon, WA (3 grants).
Does The Linnemann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Linnemann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Linnemann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Linnemann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cincinnati Shakespeare Company ($100,000), Martha's Vineyard Museum ($60,000) and Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Linnemann Family Foundation?
The Linnemann Family Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463K (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 Linnemann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It says grants are generally restricted to religion, education, medical, and community projects, with grants for other projects possible to the extent funds are available. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Linnemann Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Linnemann Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-linnemann-family-foundation-morg_df35a5d77b424ba5bb0899df1806dc39
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