Lindo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lindo Foundation is a private foundation in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $288,800 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$288,800
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,574 the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,574 | 16 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $288,800 | 21 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Lindo 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 Lindo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $263,800 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help Hope Live | Childhood medical fundraising | $60,000 |
| Project Home | Homeless outreach | $50,300 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball (Pyb) | Reserve account for capital expenses | $25,000 |
| Penn Mediicine Development and Alum | Charity | $25,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard | Food distribution seniors | $10,000 |
| Men Who Care of Germantown Inc | Food distribution seniors | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Corporation for Aging | Emergency funds for seniors | $10,000 |
| First Step Recovery | Drug rehabilitation | $10,000 |
| St John Vianney Fund | Retired priests | $10,000 |
| Daughters of St Paul Community | Senior sisters | $10,000 |
| Reading Allowed | Help kids in reading | $10,000 |
| The Daughters of the Holy Rosary | Outreach charity | $10,000 |
| First Illinois Robotics | Charity | $10,000 |
| Legacy Youth Tennis and Education | Charity | $10,000 |
| Liguori Academy | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Hope and Door | Homeless outreach | $5,000 |
| Women's Opportunities Resource Cent | Womens resources purposes | $5,000 |
| Walnut Run Sanctuary | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cranaleith Spiritual Center | Charity | $2,500 |
| The Parkinson Council Philadelphia | Parkinsons care and research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank Lindy
- Chung Do
Questions people ask
Does Lindo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lindo Foundation give?
$288,800 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lindo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank Lindy (President) and Chung Do (Vice-Preside).
What does Lindo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and youth programs.