Linville Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Linville Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $283,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$283,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 91 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 93 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
Linville Family 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 Linville Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $377,500 |
| Vermont | 22 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 11 | $116,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $112,000 |
| California | 8 | $110,500 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $89,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $30,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller International | General support | $283,000 |
| Weston Theatre Company | General purpose | $110,000 |
| Education Matters Africa Fdn | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Coker College | General support | $79,000 |
| International Game Fish Association | General | $50,000 |
| Wilder Memorial Library | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Earth Justice | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Brooklyn Boatworks | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Horn of Africa Education Development | General | $30,000 |
| La Jolla Community Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Connections | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Old Parrish Church | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Nne | General support | $25,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | General purpose | $21,000 |
| Bronx Museum of the Arts | General support | $20,340 |
| National Network of Abortion | General | $15,000 |
| La Jolla Parks and Beaches | General purpose | $10,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General purpose | $10,000 |
| My Community Nurse Project | General | $10,000 |
| Vermont Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| Weston Community Assoc | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice | General | $9,000 |
| Lower Keys Fishing Guides Assn | General | $9,000 |
| Neighbors Pantry | General purpose | $9,000 |
| Prisoners Literature Project | General | $9,000 |
| The Sentencing Project | General | $9,000 |
| US Committee for Refugees | General purpose | $9,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General purpose | $9,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | General support | $9,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General purpose | $8,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General support | $7,500 |
| University of Virginia | General | $7,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $6,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General | $6,000 |
| Save the Sound | General | $5,500 |
| Anchors Aweigh | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Give Directly | General | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Parent-Child Home Program | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Coker Linville
- John Evans Linville
Questions people ask
Does Linville Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Linville Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Linville Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Coker Linville (Trustee) and John Evans Linville (Trustee).
What does Linville Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.