The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Canaan, Connecticut. In its 2024 filing, it reported 66 grants totaling $868,468 to charitable organizations.
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation gave $868K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state South Carolina. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $868,468
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,159
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $25,898,959
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (27% 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 Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 286 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: (203) 858-5252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Denison University ($51K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
338 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 311 grants of 338 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple states. South Carolina received 27% of grant dollars, New York 26%, Connecticut 8%, Ohio 6%, and Pennsylvania 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 66 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $323K (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $868K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University Granville, OH | General Support | $51,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General Support | $50,500 |
| Turneffe Atoll Trust Bozeman, MT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Spring Island Trust Okatie, SC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education High Point, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Birthday Buddies New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| School of the Holy Child Rye, NY | General Support | $32,455 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Beaufort, SC | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $25,898,959 | $5,661,431 | $1,334,371 | $868,468 | 66 | $1,079,838 | $5,314,886 | $1,240,609 |
| 2023 | $24,371,067 | $108,202 | $1,696,174 | $1,226,600 | 82 | $1,406,727 | $289,862 | $1,164,386 |
| 2022 | $22,969,466 | $1,667,397 | $1,744,747 | $1,197,770 | 75 | $1,432,300 | $1,415,344 | $1,191,774 |
| 2021 | $30,204,766 | $4,529,137 | $1,933,538 | $1,387,767 | 73 | $1,639,352 | $2,608,335 | $1,250,648 |
| 2020 | $26,311,212 | $14,869,598 | $770,080 | $322,800 | 42 | — | $687,881 | $632,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists grants to educational institutions, conservation organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations serving people with ALS. These describe the kinds of organizations it supported; the foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information.
Among its grantees, Spring Island Trust describes its work as maintaining a nature preserve, protecting rare-animal habitats and ecosystems, and supporting public education and scientific research. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which life depends. Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation says it provides resources to support the hospital’s service to community health needs and to foster local health and wellness. Lowcountry Land Trust describes its mission as protecting land and water, nurturing relationships between people and place, and connecting conservation to community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants totaling $868,468. Grants ranged from $250 to $51,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The largest listed awards included $51,000 to Denison University, $50,500 to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and $50,000 each to Turneffe Atoll Trust, Spring Island Trust, Bucknell University, and HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education. Each was listed for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $40,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $35,000 to Birthday Buddies, $32,455 to School of the Holy Child, and $30,000 each to Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation and Lowcountry Land Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Linnartz as president; Charles Meier as secretary/director; Victoria Linnartz as treasurer/director; and Anne Meier and Walter Meier as directors.
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation is led by John Linnartz, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Linnartz
President
On filings since 2020
$38K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Charles Meier
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
$49K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Victoria Linnartz
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
$2K (2021) → $5K (2024)
Walter Meier
Director
On filings since 2020
$22K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Anne Meier
Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $66K, to John Linnartz (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation
How much does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation give each year?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation gave $868K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 82 grants.
What is The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $13,159, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation give grants?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Canaan, CT (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Charleston, SC (7 grants) and Mt Pleasant, SC (3 grants).
Does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Denison University ($51,000), Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ($50,500) and Turneffe Atoll Trust ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists grants to educational institutions, conservation organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations serving people with ALS. These describe the kinds of organizations it supported; the foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's EIN?
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0901232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Meier and Linnartz Family 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.
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