Fay J Lindner Foundation
Invitation OnlyN Merrick, New York · EIN 11-6043320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded106
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$42.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore L I Jewish Health Care Fdn | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $125,000 |
| Winthrop University Hospital | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $110,000 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $87,222 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $87,221 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $81,420 |
| Family and Children's Association | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $75,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $50,000 |
| Li Alzheimer's and Dementia Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $48,456 |
| The Salvation Army | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $48,455 |
| Tilles Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $45,000 |
| North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $40,000 |
| Abilities Inc | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $35,000 |
| Eac | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $30,000 |
| Family Service League of Suffolk County | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Family Service League of Suffolk County | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Family Service League of Suffolk County | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Family Service League of Suffolk County | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Hofstra University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Hofstra University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Hofstra University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Hofstra University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $24,227 |
| American Red Cross - Nc | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $24,227 |
| American Heart Assn | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $24,227 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assn | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $24,227 |
| Helen Keller Services | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $24,227 |
| Als Association of Greater NY | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $20,000 |
| Americas Vet Dogs | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $20,000 |
| Hofstra University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $20,000 |
| Nslij Health System | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $16,162 |
| S Nassau Comm Hospital | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $16,132 |
| Mercy Hospital | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $16,132 |
| Hadassah - Nassau Chap | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $16,132 |
| Hadassah-Mount Scopus | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $16,132 |
| Eac | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $15,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $15,000 |
| Gurwin Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $12,000 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Hospice Care Network | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Li Alzheimer's and Dementia Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Port Washington Library Foundation | N Merrick, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 106 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,045,043 | 106 |
| 2023 | $1,964,262 | 122 |
| 2022 | $1,830,454 | 124 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641909349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-6043320
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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