The Lincoln Fund
Accepts applications
The Lincoln Fund is a private foundation in Staten Island, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $425,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$425,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $555,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $472,284 | 16 | $6.0 million |
| 2023 | $555,000 | 20 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 17 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher S Moore 654 Madison Avenue Ste 601, New York, NY 10065 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 400-9551 |
| What to submit | Submit written letter detailing the reason why funds are requested |
| Restrictions | New York city area |
What The Lincoln Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $400,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Community College | Nursing students scholarships | $25,000 |
| Bronx River Art Center | Provide affordable arts programs | $25,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | Education | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey | College prep for underrepresented | $25,000 |
| Earl Monroe New Renaissance School | Foster academic achievement | $25,000 |
| Getting Out & Staying Out | Providing education, employment & em | $25,000 |
| Horizon at Saint David's School | Summer program for boys-low income | $25,000 |
| House of Speakeasy | To foster the relationship between a | $25,000 |
| Literacy Academy Collective | To break the cycle of illiteracy | $25,000 |
| Lulu & Leo Fund | Empowering students through creativi | $25,000 |
| Phipps Neighborhoods | Education & career programs | $25,000 |
| South Bronx United | Provides youth soccer programs | $25,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partners | Providing college prep for underserv | $25,000 |
| The Children's Storefront | Support in building children's brain | $25,000 |
| Stjean Baptiste High School | Education | $25,000 |
| Nino de la Caridad Foundation | The empowerment and improvement of the quality of life for predominantly hispanic youth and families in the bronx, new york. | $25,000 |
| Renaissance Youth Center | To empower youth through education, music, STEM and civics programming. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha McLanahan
- Christopher O'Malley
- Christopher S Moore
- Rosemary Ordonez Jenkins
- Richard Brown
- Sarah Walker
- Keith Thomas
- Brandon Pimentel
Questions people ask
Does The Lincoln Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lincoln Fund give?
$425,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Lincoln Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha McLanahan (President), Christopher O'Malley (Secretary), Christopher S Moore (Treasurer) and Rosemary Ordonez Jenkins (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Lincoln Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.