Lincoln Dynamic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lincoln Dynamic Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $388,933 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,092 and the largest $200,000. 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$388,933
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,092
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $416,368 the year before.
57% 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 | $416,368 | 22 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $388,933 | 16 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Lincoln Dynamic 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lincoln Dynamic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $207,683 |
| Nevada | 10 | $102,775 |
| New York | 1 | $56,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $17,225 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Foundation | To provide financial support for various university schools and programs, including research grants, student scholarships, instructional support, equipment purchases, capital improvements, and education. | $200,000 |
| Climate Mobilization Project | To support general operation. | $56,250 |
| Discovery Children's Museum | To support general operation. | $25,000 |
| Green Our Planet | To support general operation. | $25,000 |
| Startempowerment | To support general operation. | $17,225 |
| Core Powered by the Rogers Foundation | To support general operation. | $15,275 |
| The Obodo Collective Inc | To support general operation. | $15,000 |
| Cool Effect | To reduce carbon emissions. | $5,183 |
| Collaboration Center Foundation | To support general operation. | $5,000 |
| Foster Kinship | To support general operation. | $5,000 |
| One Drop Foundation | To support general operation | $5,000 |
| Nevada News Burea Inc | To support general operation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship. | $2,500 |
| Moonridge Foundation | To support general operation. | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship. | $2,500 |
| The Regents of the University of California | To support general operation. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Lincoln
- Bethany Ann Lincoln
Questions people ask
Does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation give?
$388,933 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,092.
Who runs Lincoln Dynamic Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John D Lincoln (Officer/Trustee) and Bethany Ann Lincoln (Trustee).
What does Lincoln Dynamic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.