Ruby W and Lavon P Linn Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 31-6672883 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$68.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General Support | $949,399 |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center | Boston, MA | General Support | $350,000 |
| Caritas Communities | Braintree, MA | General Support | $250,000 |
| St Francis House | Boston, MA | General Support | $250,000 |
| USS Constitution Museum | Boston, MA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Plimoth Patuxent Museums | Plymouth, MA | General Support | $208,000 |
| Lazarus House Ministries | Lawrence, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Veterans Association of Bristol County | Fall River, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Community Systems | Plymouth, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,667,399 | 12 |
| 2023 | $2,803,951 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533299349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6672883
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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