The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-0738034 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$23.8M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$900,000
Total assets$75.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $1,000,129.
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
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | General fund | $5,000,160 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Blood cancer healing center fund | $5,000,110 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Keith and courtney lindner fund | $5,000,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | Washington, DC | Campus expansion campaign | $2,000,145 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Lindner research & education center | $1,000,129 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Lindner and thompson families resource fund | $1,000,069 |
| Children's Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $1,000,030 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries | Mason, OH | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $900,000 |
| World Sports Inc | Bonita Springs, FL | General fund | $460,000 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $380,000 |
| Call of Love | Mason, OH | General fund | $350,000 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries | Mason, OH | Annual banquet | $250,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | Music for all campaign | $200,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Inc | Washington, DC | General fund | $200,000 |
| City of Norwood | Norwood, OH | Support for cypress and waterworks parks. | $18,222 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,758,865 | 16 |
| 2024 | $6,822,470 | 7 |
| 2023 | $10,456,295 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103299
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-0738034
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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