Linden Climate Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Linden Climate Fund Inc is a private foundation in Healdsburg, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $580,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$580,000
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $680,000 the year before.
93% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $680,000 | 1 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 14 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
Linden Climate Fund Inc 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 Linden Climate Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4 | $595,000 |
| California | 2 | $580,100 |
| New York | 6 | $173,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | General support | $580,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $250,000 |
| Center for American Progress | General support | $225,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Advocates for Climate Innovation Fka Linden Trust for Conservation | General support | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $33,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| American Geophysical Union | General support | $20,000 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Rewild Fka Global Wildlife Conservation | General support | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $5,000 |
| New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Russian Riverkeeper | General support | $100 |
| Yale University | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana W Linden
- Lawrence H Linden
Questions people ask
Does Linden Climate Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linden Climate Fund Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Linden Climate Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana W Linden (Secretary) and Lawrence H Linden (President).
What does Linden Climate Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.