Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Located in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Support is focused on program operations, operating support, and other specific or targeted programs.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Although the Foundation will consider assisting start-up organizations, funding may not be requested for organizational or start-up expenses.

Overview

The James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant supports programs in arts, culture, education, health, and human services primarily within the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Established in memory of James B. Linsmayer, the foundation aims to be a strategic partner in these vital areas. Eligible grantees include public charities recognized under IRC guidelines, with no geographic limitations but a preference for local organizations. While start-ups may be considered, funding for organizational expenses is not permitted.

Linsmayer by primarily funding/supporting programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities. Linsmayer Foundation is to be recognized as a strategic partner in funding programs in these areas.
Linsmayer by primarily funding/supporting programs within the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota.
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services
Program limitations
There are no program limitations, but the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services.

Eligibility

Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3), and qualified under IRC section 170(b)(1)(a).There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota.Support is focused on program operations, operating support, and other specific or targeted programs.

Ineligibility

Although the Foundation will consider assisting start-up organizations, funding may not be requested for organizational or start-up expenses.

What Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
47
Total given
$650K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$25K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; Bloomington, MN.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Open Arms of Minnesota Inc · Minneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $25K

  • Wilderness Inquiry Inc · Bloomington, MN

    General operating

    $25K

  • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School- Twin Citi · Minneapolis, MN

    General operating

    $20K

  • Union Gospel Mission Associat of St Paul · St Paul, MN

    General operating

    $20K

  • Planned Parenthood MN ND SD · St Paul, MN

    General operating

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services

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