Lindsay Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lindsay Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,200 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,550. 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$144,200
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,550
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,900 the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 | $120,900 | 48 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $120,900 | 46 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $144,200 | 55 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Lindsay Foundation 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 Lindsay Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $35,600 |
| Vermont | 14 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 5 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,600 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $8,500 |
| New York | 3 | $6,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $6,550 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $6,050 |
| Everyone's Child Inc | General | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $5,500 |
| Epiphany School | General | $5,000 |
| Oasis Rest Intrnational | General | $5,000 |
| Renewal Ministries Northwest | General | $5,000 |
| The Masters School | General | $5,000 |
| Church of the Cape United | General | $5,000 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trust | General | $5,000 |
| American Secondary Schools for International Students and Teachers Inc | General | $4,000 |
| St Dunstan's Episcopal Church | General | $4,000 |
| Southern Vermont Arts Center Inc | General | $3,500 |
| Thumbs Up Inc | General | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | General | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General | $3,000 |
| Isaiah 40 Foundationinc | General | $3,000 |
| St Timothy's Anglican Mission | General | $3,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General | $3,000 |
| Caring Community Cuisine | General | $3,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School of Concord Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General | $3,000 |
| The Women's Lunch Place | General | $2,600 |
| Anew Place | General | $2,500 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Louis T Graves Memorial Public Library | General | $2,500 |
| Community Food Cupboard Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Denison Society Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Dorset Theatre Festival | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of Hildene Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School of Concord Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Northshire Rescue Squad | General | $2,000 |
| Rivers School | General | $2,000 |
| St Ann's Episcopal Church | General | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | General | $2,000 |
| Vermont Catholic Community Foundation Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Rivers School | General | $2,000 |
| Vermont Catholic Community Foundation Inc | General | $2,000 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | General | $1,500 |
| St Paul's School | General | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Olivia R Petrasch
- John H Denison Jr
- Walter W Bell
Questions people ask
Does Lindsay Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lindsay Foundation Inc give?
$144,200 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lindsay Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Olivia R Petrasch (President), John H Denison Jr (Vice-President) and Walter W Bell (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does Lindsay Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.