The Linge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Linge Foundation is a private foundation in Waterloo, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,118 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$63,118
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,000 | 5 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $63,118 | 10 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Linge 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 Linge Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 10 | $63,118 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Theatre Cedar Rapids | Linge series support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Services | Creating hope capital campaign support | $5,000 |
| Oak Hill Cemetery Association | Pole lighting project support | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation DBA Freedom Stitchers of Iowa | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tanager Place | The center at tanager place support | $1,000 |
| The History Center (Linn County Historical Society) | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Tanager Place | General operating support | $118 |
Officers and trustees
- C John Linge
- Elizabeth Linge McGrath
Questions people ask
Does The Linge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Linge Foundation give?
$63,118 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Linge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C John Linge (President & Treasurer) and Elizabeth Linge McGrath (VP & Secretary).
What does The Linge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.