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    LILLIAN LINCOLN FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    HILLSBOROUGH, CAEIN 942943599 Website

    Annual Giving

    $5.0M+82% YoY

    Grants

    99

    Median Grant

    $30K

    Organizations Funded

    81

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Lillian Lincoln Foundation has a long history of making impactful contributions across the globe and in our community, often through filmmaking and advocacy, and to give voice to people and stories. Through filmmaking, advocacy initiatives and direct grants, our contributions over 35 years have led to novel innovations and policy that have changed and saved lives.

    Focus Areas

    healthcarechild healthcaremedical assistancemedical researchaneurysm researcheducationcollege scholarshipsyouth development

    Grant Types

    general operating supportscholarshipsresearch grantsprogram/project supportcapital/capital campaign supporthumanitarian/emergency relief

    Funded Initiatives

    Snakebite envenoming advocacy including production of 'Minutes to Die' documentary; local and national programs dealing with homelessness; medical innovation funding including historical IVF research; documentary filmmaking projects for educational purposes; grants totaling $2,753,200 in 2023 with 95 awards

    How to Apply

    Foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Invitation only process.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+82%

    $5.0M

    Grants

    99

    Median

    $30K

    States

    21

    2023-23%

    $2.8M

    Grants

    96

    Median

    $25K

    States

    19

    2022

    $3.6M

    Grants

    94

    Median

    $25K

    States

    21

    Grant Size Distribution

    $30K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $500

    Smallest

    $10K

    25th Pctile

    $50K

    75th Pctile

    $900K

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $50K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $900K

    2024

    SEQUOIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

    CA · HEALTHCARE

    $675K

    2024

    MENLO COLLEGE

    CA · SCHOLARSHIP IN BARBARA HOWELL'S NAME

    $150K

    2024

    KALAMAZOO COLLEGE

    MI · HOOP HOUSE - EDUCATION

    $150K

    2024

    WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

    DC · HUMANITARIAN AID

    $110K

    2024

    OAKLAND ZOO

    CA · ANIMAL PROTECTION

    Geographic Focus

    CA
    $3.1M49 grants
    DC
    $360K11 grants
    NY
    $307K8 grants
    PA
    $210K5 grants
    MA
    $175K5 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $82.4M
    $5.0M(6.1%)
    2023
    $79.0M
    $2.8M(3.5%)
    2022
    $52.9M
    $3.6M(6.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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