Fannie M Lienhard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fannie M Lienhard Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $203,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,000 | 48 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $203,000 | 48 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 45 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Fannie M Lienhard 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 Fannie M Lienhard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 10 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $33,000 |
| New York | 10 | $26,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $7,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nonhuman Rights Project | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Oxfam America Inc | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven Inc | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Triple H Ranch Inc | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Good Neighbor Health Clinic Inc | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Twin Pines Housing Trust | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Island Autism Group Inc | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Kids Empowered by Your Support Inc | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pace University | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Listen Community Services | General Support | $4,000 |
| Artists Space Inc | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice | General Support | $3,000 |
| Fowler Camp and Conference Center | General Support | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | General Support | $3,000 |
| Love Them All | General Support | $3,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Ocean Planet Explorers | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Pleasantville Ambulance Corps Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Upper Valley Music Center Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of Vt and N | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Sandy Paws Rescue Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Up Island Council on Aging Inc | General Support | $2,000 |
| Granite United Way | General Support | $2,000 |
| King Street Center Inc | General Support | $2,000 |
| Amherst College | General Support | $2,000 |
| Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods | General Support | $2,000 |
| Howe Library | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Animal Shelter Inc | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Northern Stage Company | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Pauls School | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of the West Tisbury Library | General Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William G Lienhard
- Dr Gustav E Lienhard
- Susan L Holmes
- Anne R Holmes
- David G A Holmes
- Laura S Lienhard
- Bronwyn Holmes
Questions people ask
Does Fannie M Lienhard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fannie M Lienhard Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Fannie M Lienhard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William G Lienhard (Chairman/President), Dr Gustav E Lienhard (Trustee), Susan L Holmes (Trustee) and Anne R Holmes (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Fannie M Lienhard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.