Lindau Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lindau Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Elmira, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,300 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $16,500. 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$53,300
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,275 the year before.
36% 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 | $46,300 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $49,275 | 10 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $53,300 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Lindau Foundation Inc 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 Lindau Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $48,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chemung County Performing Arts Ctr | General support | $16,500 |
| Arnot Health Foundation | Outpatient pediatric rehab project | $6,000 |
| Guthrie Foundation | Ambulatory infusion unit | $5,300 |
| Elmira College | Purchase high-powered computers | $4,000 |
| Suny Corning Community College | Jet band saw | $4,000 |
| Southside Community Center | Construct 'quiet room' | $3,500 |
| Abby's Paws for A Cause | General support | $3,000 |
| Bampa's House | Volunteer scheduling software | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | General support | $3,000 |
| Potter's Hands Foundation | Progra for sex trafficking survivors | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Chemung County | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret L Powers
- Laura Powers Hill
- Linda Powers Orbanac
Questions people ask
Does Lindau Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lindau Foundation Inc give?
$53,300 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Lindau Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret L Powers (Secretary), Laura Powers Hill (Vice Pres) and Linda Powers Orbanac (Pres/Treas).
What does Lindau Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.