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Linda Hall Library Trust is a private trust based in KANSAS CITY, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1942. The principal officer is % Brian Gordon. It holds total assets of $260.3M. Annual income is reported at $35.9M. ACQUIRED AND MAINTAINED THE OPERATING ASSETS OF A SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY. A TOTAL OF 2,011 PATRONS VISITED THE LIBRARY IN 2021 BOTH IN-PERSON & ONLINE. According to available records, Linda Hall Library Trust has made 4 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $2M in 2020 to $968 in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $2M, with an average award of $503K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Missouri and California and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Acquired and maintained the operating assets of a science, engineering, and technology library. A total of 4,359 patrons visited the Library in 2023 and the Library's website attracted 323,762 visitors in 2023. A total of 64,550 items from the Library's collection were utilized in 2023 both by in-person and online patrons.
Expenses: $7.7M
The Library partnered with the Linda Hall Library Foundation to produce a total of 66 educational lectures and public programs that attracted 19,555 attendees. The Library also produced three exhibitions in 2023.
Expenses: $416K
The Library hosted 30 research fellows in 2023 in partnership with the Linda Hall Library Foundation. Fellows are selected through a competitive application process utilizing an independent selection committee. Fellowships range from one week to four months and utilizes the Library's collection to support the production of original thought and research on the topics of science, engineering, and technology.
Expenses: $211K
ACQUIRED AND MAINTAINED THE OPERATING ASSETS OF A SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY. A TOTAL OF 2,011 PATRONS VISITED THE LIBRARY IN 2021 BOTH IN-PERSON & ONLINE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, CA, PA.
Linda Hall Library Trust has distributed a total of $2M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $503K. Individual grants have ranged from $750 to $2M.
The application deadline is Varies. See website for current year deadlines.. Pre- and post-doctoral scholars are eligible. See details on website. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Linda Hall Library Trust is headquartered in KANSAS CITY, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Browar | PRESIDENT | $285K | $24K | $308K |
| Michele Knight | SR VP ENGAGEMENT | $194K | $13K | $206K |
| Brian Gordon | Chief Financial Officer | $174K | $21K | $195K |
| Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen D Dunn | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$13.4M
Total Assets
$246.6M
Fair Market Value
$246.6M
Net Worth
$224.1M
Grants Paid
$0
Contributions
$78K
Net Investment Income
$10.1M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $11.7M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$503K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry BursonResearch Fellowship | Berkeley, CA | $968 | 2021 |
| Linda Hall Library Foundationgeneral operations | Kansas City, MO | $2M | 2020 |
| Nikhil DharanResearch Fellowship | Philadelphia, PA | $750 | 2020 |
Other foundations that have funded Linda Hall Library Trust.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | $175K | 2020 | Support for organizational capacity building to increase programming, audience engagement, evaluation, and fundraising as the first phase of a three-year strategic transformation into a Center for Science and Society. 201903-6249 |
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BELLEVUE, WA
CHEVY CHASE, MD
KALAMAZOO, MI
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| Michael Brown | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn B Hebenstreit | TRUSTEE CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne C Dema | TRUSTEE & Vice Chair | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Niles Jager | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Curt Gridley | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Armistead | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Spaulding Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Macdonald | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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