The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$36.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 4 | $34.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 5 | $36.5 million |
How to apply
The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation 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 The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology (Tax Id # 95-1643307) | Center for science,society, and policy (lcssp) endowment | $1.5 million |
| California Institute of Technology (Tax Id # 95-1643307) | Scholarship endowment (lse) fund | $25,000 |
| California Institute of Technology (Tax Id # 95-1643307) | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences (Tax Id# 04-2103651) | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Institute of Technology (Tax Id # 95-1643307) | Disaster relief fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald K Linde
- Maxine H Linde
- Jennings J Newcom
- Lester G Traub
Questions people ask
Does The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald K Linde (Chair/Treasurer/Secretary/Director), Maxine H Linde (President/Director), Jennings J Newcom (Director) and Lester G Traub (Director).
What does The Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.