THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION
Cincinnati, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-1420130
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Frances and Craig Lindner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Ohio, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CRAIG AND FRANCES LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE
$14.2M
50%

THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
$4.2M
15%
HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH
$1.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION?
No. THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION give?
THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. 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 FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $741 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CRAIG AND FRANCES LINDNER CENTER OF HOPE, THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION, and HORIZON COMMUNITY CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION?
THE FRANCES AND CRAIG LINDNER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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