John R Lindahl Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 20-5845969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$536K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo Classical Academy | San Luis Obispo, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $100,000 |
| Vanderbilt Children's Hospital | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $100,000 |
| Freedom Reigns Ranch | Columbia, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $50,000 |
| Saddle Up | Franklin, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $46,441 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30,000 |
| Brightstone | Frankln, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30,000 |
| Standing Stone Ministries | San Clemente, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $30,000 |
| Tree of Life | San Luis Obispo, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $25,000 |
| Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship | Arroyo Grande, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $25,000 |
| Embrace Grace | Hurst, TX | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $20,000 |
| Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary | Arroyo Grande, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $15,000 |
| Casa San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $15,000 |
| Casa Tennessee | Murfreesboro, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $15,000 |
| Aventura Community Schools | Nashville, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $2,500 |
| Salus House | Brentwood, TN | To promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $536,441 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,614,774 | 19 |
| 2023 | $232,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600839349100415
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5845969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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