AI Summary
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $2.7M across 9 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
$3.2M
13%
PINE STREET INN INC
BOSTON, MA
$1.4M
6%
GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK INC
BOSTON, MA
$1.4M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 70 grantees
- 7 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation?
No. Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation give?
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Virginia. 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 Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, PINE STREET INN INC, and GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation?
Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.