Van Der Linden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Van Der Linden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,800 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,375 and the largest $5,000. 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$60,800
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,375
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,770 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 | $50,660 | 40 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $54,770 | 40 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $60,800 | 42 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Van Der Linden 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 Van Der Linden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 28 | $41,550 |
| Texas | 4 | $8,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Touro Synagogue | To effect exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To effect exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | To effect exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | To effect exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To effect exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | To effect exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | To effect exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Nocca Institute | To effect exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience | To effect exempt purpose | $1,800 |
| Life Gift Organ Donation Center | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mazon | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mitchell Cancer Institute at the University of South Alabama | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| National World War II Museum | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Opera Association | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Women's Shelter | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Tulane University Fund | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Uno Foundation | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Wyes | To effect exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Sun Valley Symphony | To effect exempt purpose | $1,250 |
| Camp Barney Medintz - Development Department | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Central Synagogue | To effect exepmt purpose | $1,000 |
| Children's Cardiomyopathy Association | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Jefferson Public Library | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New York University - Stern Fund | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Touro Infirmary Foundation | To effect exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Fisher House of Southern Louisiana | To effect exempt purpose | $750 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| Doll and Toy Fund | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| Friends of the New Orleans Public Library | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| Louisiana Center for Children's Rights | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
| New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University | To effect exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard van Der Linden
- Susan van Der Linden Reaves
- Lisa van Der Linden Amann
Questions people ask
Does Van Der Linden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Der Linden Family Foundation give?
$60,800 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,375.
Who runs Van Der Linden Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bernard van Der Linden (Treasurer), Susan van Der Linden Reaves (Co-Chief Executive Officer) and Lisa van Der Linden Amann (Co-Chief Executive Officer).
What does Van Der Linden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.