THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ
New Canaan, CT, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
80-0901232
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Meier and Linnartz Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by John Linnartz, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $868.5K across 105 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to established partnerships rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
$523.3K
9%

SPRING ISLAND TRUST
Okatie, SC
$340.4K
6%
DENISON UNIVERSITY
Granville, OH
$285.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
66
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ?
No. THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ give?
THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, New York, and Connecticut. 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 MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ make each year?
In 2024, THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $868 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ fund recently?
In 2024, THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY, SPRING ISLAND TRUST, and DENISON UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ?
THE MEIER AND LINNARTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O JOHN LINNARTZ does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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