Lillian Lincoln Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lillian Lincoln Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsborough, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$82.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
14% 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 | $2.8 million | 96 | $79.0 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 99 | $82.4 million |
How to apply
Lillian Lincoln 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lillian Lincoln Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $3.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $360,000 |
| New York | 8 | $307,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $210,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $175,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $140,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Hospital Foundation | Healthcare | $900,000 |
| Menlo College | Scholarship in barbara howell's name | $675,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Hoop house - education | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Humanitarian aid | $150,000 |
| Oakland Zoo | Animal protection | $110,000 |
| Calif Pacific Child Development Center | Child healthcare | $100,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | Food bank | $100,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Food bank | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Foundation | Healthcare | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Healthcare | $90,000 |
| Carie | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Gun safety | $75,000 |
| The Library Company | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Feeding America | Food bank | $65,000 |
| Cape Regional Foundation | Healthcare | $60,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Healthcare | $60,000 |
| Samaritan House | Food assistance | $60,000 |
| Self-Help for the Elderly | Support the elderly | $60,000 |
| Bridge Ministry Church | Grant to help with new youth building | $58,000 |
| Americares | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Humanitarian care | $50,000 |
| Eye to Eye | Education | $50,000 |
| Global Snakebite Initiative | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Hope for Fertility Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Community Services | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Lifemoves | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Support ill children | $50,000 |
| Mara Elephant Project | Animal protection | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Healthcare | $50,000 |
| Peninsula Temple Sholom | Support religion | $50,000 |
| Propublica | General operating support | $50,000 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | Preserve the environment | $50,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| The Bee Foundation | Aneurysm research | $50,000 |
| Williams College | Education | $50,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Food bank | $50,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | Arts and education | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lincoln Howell
- Alisha Howell
- Barbara Bissell
- Eugene Bissell
Questions people ask
Does Lillian Lincoln Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillian Lincoln Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Lillian Lincoln Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lincoln Howell (President), Alisha Howell (Vice President), Barbara Bissell (Secretary (End 03/24)) and Eugene Bissell (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Lillian Lincoln Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.