Donald J Lindley Trust
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 90-0052196 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$314K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$7,200
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,200 and $14,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | General operating | $71,800 |
| Lake Land College Foundation | Mattoon, IL | General operating | $32,300 |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN | General operating | $28,800 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Urbana, IL | Gereral operating | $18,300 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | General operating | $17,900 |
| Parkland College Foundation | Champaign, IL | General operating | $14,400 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Lafayette, IN | General operating | $14,400 |
| Rosehulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN | General operating | $11,100 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsvill | Edwardsville, IL | General operating | $10,700 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $7,200 |
| Purdue University | Goshen, IN | General operating | $7,200 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General operating | $7,200 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL | General operating | $7,200 |
| Greenville University | Greenville, IL | General operating | $7,200 |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL | General operating | $7,200 |
| Milligan College | Milligan, TN | General operating | $7,200 |
| Mississippi State University | Ms State, MS | General operating | $7,200 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | General operating | $7,200 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General operating | $7,200 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | General operating | $3,700 |
| Danville Area Community College | Davville, IL | General operating | $3,700 |
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia, MO | General operating | $3,700 |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | General operating | $3,700 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | General operating | $3,500 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | General operating | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $268,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $259,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0052196
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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