The Lindley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lindley Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $500,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$500,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$90,661
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $858,333 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 | $858,333 | 2 | $120,307 |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 1 | $90,661 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Holden Spaht Jr 135 Main Street Suite 850, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 361-5944 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Restrictions | The foundation does not intend to make grants directly to individuals. |
What The Lindley Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Establishment of student wellness center | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Holden Spaht
- Katherine Shaw Spaht
- Paul Holden Spaht Jr
- William Carlos Spaht
- Frederick Drew Dodson
Questions people ask
Does The Lindley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lindley Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs The Lindley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Holden Spaht (President), Katherine Shaw Spaht (Vice President), Paul Holden Spaht Jr (Vice President) and William Carlos Spaht (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Lindley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.