The Lindley Foundation

Gave $500K in 2024

San Francisco, California · EIN 86-2588636 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$500K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$500,000

Total assets$91K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $500,000.

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From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	Paul Holden Spaht Jr
Address	135 Main Street Suite 850, San Francisco CA 94105
Phone	(415) 361-5944
Form and materials	Letter form
Deadlines	None
Restrictions	The foundation does not intend to make grants directly to individuals.

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside California.

Virginia1

Where it gives most, by cause

Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.

Education grants in Virginia1 of its grant, $500K · 3,028 foundations

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Washington and Lee University	Lexington, VA	Establishment of student wellness center	$500,000

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$500,000	1
2023	$858,333	2

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100213
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2588636
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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