The Frances and Craig Lindner Foundation
EIN 311420130Total Given 2017–2024
$23.9M
122 grants · $3.0M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$151K
grant size
48%
supporter · 26/54 multi-year
repeat
$42.9M
Assets (2024)
54
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(513) 579-6360
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.3M | $26.7M | $7.4M | 19 |
| 2018 | $2.9M | $23.0M | $3.0M | 21 |
| 2019 | N/A | $27.5M | $2.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.3M | $23.5M | $2.6M | 14 |
| 2021 | $6.4M | $39.9M | $10.5M | 21 |
| 2022 | $6.9M | $41.2M | $8.5M | 19 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $36.8M | $3.1M | 14 |
| 2024 | $740K | $42.9M | $3.0M | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 122 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$196K
75th Pctl
$151K
Maximum
$4.9M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (122 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $4,892,045 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2022 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $4,202,026 | ENDOWMENT/OPERATIONS FUND | 2021 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $2,400,000 | JOHN C. BYRD, MD BLOOD CANCER HEALING CENTER FUND | 2023 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $1,389,629 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2018 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $701,200 | BUILDING FUND | 2022 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $672,915 | ENDOWMENT/OPERATIONS FUND | 2020 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $605,817 | ADVERTISING FUND | 2018 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $600,000 | CRAIG AND FRANCES LINDNER CANCER CENTER CHAPLAIN PROGRAM ENDOWED FUND | 2023 |
| Ford'S Theatre Society | Washington, DC | $350,048 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Lindner Center of Hope | Mason, OH | $325,000 | EMPLOYEE BONUSES FUND | 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $301,141 | COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUILDING FUND | 2017 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | $300,095 | LEUKEMIA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FUND | 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $300,000 | COLLEGE OF BUSINESS BUILDING FUND | 2020 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $299,288 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $275,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $260,762 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $256,237 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $250,202 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | $250,086 | 2022 ANNUAL NCPA 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE | 2022 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | $250,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2024 |
| Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $249,991 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | $240,357 | LEUKEMIA PROGRAM DEVELOPEMENT FUND | 2017 |
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | $200,033 | GREAT SCHOOLS FOR ALL KIDS CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $200,033 | COLLEGE HILL NEURO-BEHAVIORAL CLINIC LEVEL 2 | 2022 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $200,009 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |