Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS
Preselected recipients only
Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.7 million and the largest $2.7 million. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.7 million
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $206,336 the year before.
0% 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 | $186,415 | 1 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $206,336 | 1 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS 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 Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Education | $2.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Chevy Chase Trust Company
- Anthony A Saridakis Esquire
Questions people ask
Does Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.7 million.
Who runs Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS?
Its 2025 filing lists Chevy Chase Trust Company (Co-Trustee) and Anthony A Saridakis Esquire (Co-Trustee).
What does Linder & Laura Hamblen Scholarship - CLS fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.