Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $11.0 million in 3,159 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11.0 million
- Number of grants3,159
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $8.6 million | 2,248 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 2,479 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $11.0 million | 3,159 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Adam Cohen 150 N Radnor-Chester Road, Radnor, PA 19087 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (484) 883-5839 |
| What to submit | Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested. |
| Deadlines | Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education - |
| Restrictions | Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence. |
What Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 49 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $50,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 312 | $2.2 million |
| Indiana | 414 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 379 | $1.4 million |
| Nebraska | 144 | $762,021 |
| Connecticut | 137 | $703,047 |
| New Hampshire | 237 | $412,410 |
| District of Columbia | 91 | $353,963 |
| New York | 199 | $298,290 |
| Massachusetts | 70 | $266,015 |
| Georgia | 118 | $211,268 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation | Special Initiatives Grants | $250,000 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro Inc | United Way Program Grants | $247,534 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Financial Wellness Grants | $150,000 |
| Jalen Hurts Foundation | Special Initiatives Grants | $125,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Inc | Education Grants | $100,000 |
| The HistoryMakers | Special Initiatives Grants | $100,000 |
| Temple University | Special Initiatives Grants | $100,000 |
| United Way of Allen County Inc | United Way Program Grants | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana | Education Grants | $90,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Education Grants | $90,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Delaware Valley Inc | Education Grants | $85,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Education Grants | $80,000 |
| The Free Library of Philadelphia | Education Grants | $75,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | United Way Program Grants | $75,000 |
| YWCA Northeast Indiana Inc | Human Services Grants | $72,000 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Val | Financial Wellness Grants | $70,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana I | Human Services Grants | $70,000 |
| Foodbank for the Heartland | Human Services Grants | $70,000 |
| City Year Inc | Education Grants | $65,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | Human Services Grants | $65,000 |
| American Red Cross | National Disaster Fund | $65,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Education Grants | $60,000 |
| Philabundance | Human Services Grants | $60,000 |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos Inc | Financial Wellness Grants | $55,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford Inc | Education Grants | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc | Education Grants | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands Inc | Education Grants | $50,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Financial Wellness Grants | $50,000 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia | Financial Wellness Grants | $50,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | United Way Program Grants | $50,000 |
| Granite United Way | United Way Program Grants | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern NE | United Way Program Grants | $50,000 |
| Blue Jacket Inc | Financial Wellness Grants | $45,000 |
| Beyond Literacy | Financial Wellness Grants | $45,000 |
| American College | Financial Wellness Grants | $45,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha | Financial Wellness Grants | $43,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance | Human Services Grants | $43,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | Human Services Grants | $43,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Human Services Grants | $43,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc | Human Services Grants | $43,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig T Beazer
- Allison Green Johnson
- Sean N Woodroffe
- Christopher M Neczypor
- Sharon M Jeffers
- Meghan Wright
- Hitesh R Dayal
- Sarah J Rice
- Nancy A Smith
- Adam M Cohen
- John G Morriss
- Rutkay Dinc
- Jennifer E Charters
Questions people ask
Does Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -.
How much does Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc give?
$11.0 million in tax year 2025, across 3,159 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig T Beazer (Director), Allison Green Johnson (Director / CEO, President), Sean N Woodroffe (Director, Chairman) and Christopher M Neczypor (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.