The Frances and Craig Lindner Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1420130 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$740K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$42.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $275,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | General fund | $250,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | More arts, more kids kickstarter | $25,000 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Aim for wellbeing - drs steve and sandi amoils | $25,000 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Trust | Needham, MA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Fund the mission - in honor of tad lawrence | $20,000 |
| Life Learning Center Inc | Covington, KY | General fund | $20,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | A race to the taft | $10,000 |
| The Store | Nashville, TN | Nashville's got talent sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Navy League of the United States Massachusetts Bay Council | Boston, MA | Uss nantucket commissioning committee | $2,500 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Maya's way | $2,000 |
| International Essential Tremor Foundation | Lenexa, KS | Memorial gift - steve lescher | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $740,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $3,389,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1420130
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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