The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $868,468 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $51,000. 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$868,468
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$25.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
9% 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 | $1.2 million | 82 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $868,468 | 66 | $25.8 million |
How to apply
The Meier and Linnartz Family 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 Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 16 | $234,000 |
| New York | 16 | $229,705 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $72,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $51,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $41,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $23,543 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $22,070 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University | General support | $51,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General support | $50,500 |
| Turneffe Atoll Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Spring Island Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | General support | $50,000 |
| Hpu Fund for Extraordinary Education | General support | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $40,000 |
| Birthday Buddies | General support | $35,000 |
| School of the Holy Child | General support | $32,455 |
| Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | General support | $30,000 |
| Moultrie Middle School | General support | $25,000 |
| Lucy Beckham Ptso | General support | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University | Alzheimer's disease research | $20,000 |
| American Rivers | General support | $17,543 |
| Millbrook School | General support | $16,000 |
| Open Space Institute | General support | $15,000 |
| A Better Chance Inc of New Canaan | General support | $15,000 |
| Folds of Honor Scholarships | General support | $15,000 |
| Project Main Street | General support | $15,000 |
| Beaufort Country Open Land Trust | General support | $15,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | General support | $15,000 |
| Huntington Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| Sol Relief Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Preservation Society of Newport County | General support | $12,070 |
| Mystic Seaport | To support ongoing educational programs at Mystic Seaport | $10,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Oldfields School | General support | $10,000 |
| Americares | General support | $10,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | General support | $10,000 |
| Sail to Prevail | General support | $8,000 |
| Horizons at Ashley Hall | General support | $8,000 |
| Hoover Institute | General support | $6,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | General support | $5,500 |
| Glenada Casino Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Operation Home | General support | $5,000 |
| The Caumsett Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Gibbes Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Linnartz
- Charles Meier
- Victoria Linnartz
- Anne Meier
- Walter Meier
Questions people ask
Does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation give?
$868,468 in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Linnartz (President), Charles Meier (Secretary/Director), Victoria Linnartz (Treasurer/Director) and Anne Meier (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.