The Linnemann Family Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1394291 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHERINE LINNEMANN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4960 WALNUT WOODS DRIVE, CINCINNATI OH 45243 |
| Phone | 5137856060 |
| Form and materials | THE TRUST ACCEPTS WRITTEN APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER I.R.C. 509(A)(1), (2), OR (3). APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE EXEMPTED ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER REGARDING ITS CLASSIFICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE TRUST GIVES PREFERENCES TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FIELDS OF RELIGION, EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PROJECTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | General support | $60,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Skagit Land Trust | Mt Vernon, WA | General support | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $35,000 |
| Fiddlehead Montessori School | Ancortes, WA | General support | $30,000 |
| Maketank Inc | Oxford, OH | General support | $30,000 |
| Over the Rhine Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $25,000 |
| SPCA | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Freestorefoodbank | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Skagit County Meals on Wheels | Mount Vernon, WA | General support | $2,500 |
| Skagit Domestic Violence Sex Abuse Services | Mt Vernon, WA | General support | $2,500 |
| Skookum Kids | Bellingham, WA | General support | $2,500 |
| L'arche St Louis | Brentwood, MO | General support | $2,500 |
| Anacortes Community Theatre | Anacortes, WA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $411,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $449,600 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349100026
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1394291
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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