Linden Root Dickinson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Linden Root Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation in Jamul, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$30.8 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
5% 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 | $2.0 million | 20 | $31.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 20 | $30.8 million |
How to apply
Linden Root Dickinson 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 Linden Root Dickinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $625,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,315 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Negro College Fund Inc | General purpose | $500,000 |
| San Diego Children's Discovery Museum | General purpose | $370,720 |
| Interfaith Community Services Inc | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General purpose | $140,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General purpose | $125,000 |
| KPBS | General purpose | $118,750 |
| California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego | General purpose | $100,000 |
| California Labrador Retrievers & More Rescue | General purpose | $80,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | General purpose | $65,000 |
| Shelter to Soldier Inc | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of San Diego School of Law | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Candid | General purpose | $15,315 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Sanders
- Kevin R Sanders
- Derek A Sanders
- Catherine A Sanders
- John R Henkel
Questions people ask
Does Linden Root Dickinson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linden Root Dickinson Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Linden Root Dickinson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert W Sanders (President/Director), Kevin R Sanders (V.p./Sec./Director), Derek A Sanders (V.p./Director) and Catherine A Sanders (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Linden Root Dickinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.