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The Lin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $30,000 across six grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
IRVINE, CA
$53.5K
17%

ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF ORANGE
Renton, WA
$42.5K
13%
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$22.5K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL OF ORANGE, and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE LIN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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