Donald J Lindley Trust
Preselected recipients only
Donald J Lindley Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $313,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $7,200 and the largest $71,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$313,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$7,200
- Largest grant$71,800
- Assets$7.7 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $268,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $259,000 | 1 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $268,000 | 1 | $7.4 million |
| 2025 | $313,500 | 25 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Donald J Lindley Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Donald J Lindley Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $205,100 |
| Indiana | 5 | $65,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $14,400 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $14,400 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,700 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | General operating | $71,800 |
| Lake Land College Foundation | General operating | $32,300 |
| Indiana State University | General operating | $28,800 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Gereral operating | $18,300 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | General operating | $17,900 |
| Parkland College Foundation | General operating | $14,400 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | General operating | $14,400 |
| Rosehulman Institute of Technology | General operating | $11,100 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsvill | General operating | $10,700 |
| University of Cincinnati | General operating | $7,200 |
| Purdue University | General operating | $7,200 |
| Lake Forest College | General operating | $7,200 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | General operating | $7,200 |
| Greenville University | General operating | $7,200 |
| Millikin University | General operating | $7,200 |
| Milligan College | General operating | $7,200 |
| Mississippi State University | General operating | $7,200 |
| University of Mississippi | General operating | $7,200 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | General operating | $7,200 |
| Illinois College | General operating | $3,700 |
| Danville Area Community College | General operating | $3,700 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | General operating | $3,700 |
| Murray State University | General operating | $3,700 |
| Marian University | General operating | $3,500 |
| Illinois State University | General operating | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Donald J Lindley Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald J Lindley Trust give?
$313,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $7,200.
Who runs Donald J Lindley Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Donald J Lindley Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.