Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $154,000 and the largest $949,399. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$154,000
- Largest grant$949,399
- Assets$68.8 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
92% of its 2024 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 | $2.8 million | 16 | $65.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 12 | $68.8 million |
How to apply
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn 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 Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | General Support | $949,399 |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center | General Support | $350,000 |
| Caritas Communities | General Support | $250,000 |
| St Francis House | General Support | $250,000 |
| USS Constitution Museum | General Support | $250,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxent Museums | General Support | $208,000 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | General Support | $100,000 |
| Veterans Association of Bristol County | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | General Support | $50,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General Support | $40,000 |
| Community Systems | General Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Borek
- Scott G Borek
- William A Lowell
Questions people ask
Does Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $154,000.
Who runs Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Borek (Trustee), Scott G Borek (Trustee) and William A Lowell (Trustee).
What does Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.