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Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Choate Hall And Stewart Exc. It holds total assets of $68.8M. Annual income is reported at $23.4M. Total assets have grown from $33.2M in 2011 to $65.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $9.9M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has decreased from $7.1M in 2023 to $2.8M in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M, with an average award of $215K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$142K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, MD.
Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation has distributed a total of $9.9M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $215K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M.
Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruby W And Lavon P Linn Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott G Borek | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| William Borek | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| William A Lowell | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
Total Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$65.2M
Fair Market Value
$65.2M
Net Worth
$65.2M
Grants Paid
$2.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.3M
Distribution Amount
$3M
Total: $56.1M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$9.9M
Average Grant
$215K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor RanchGeneral Support | Decatur, TX | $46K | 2024 |
| Northeastern UniversityGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $1M | 2024 |
| Linn Health & RehabilitionGeneral Support | East Providence, RI | $290K | 2024 |
| St Mary'S Center For Women & ChildrenGeneral Support | Dorchester, MA | $250K | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Metro NorthGeneral Support | Peabody, MA | $250K | 2024 |
| The Greater Boston Food BankGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $200K | 2024 |
| Boston Public Library FundGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $172K | 2024 |
| Wright Tavern Legacy TrustGeneral Support | Concord, MA | $130K | 2024 |
| Familyaid BostonGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $125K | 2024 |
| Goddard HouseGeneral Support | Brookline, MA | $100K | 2024 |
| Portsmouth Submarine Memorial AssociationGeneral Support | Portsmouth, NH | $50K | 2024 |
| Four Block FoundationGeneral Support | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Berkley Congregational ChurchGeneral Support | Berkley, MA | $45K | 2024 |
| Congregational Library & ArchivesGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $30K | 2024 |
| Steppingstone FoundationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| The Children'S Center For CommunicationGeneral Support | Beverly, MA | $25K | 2024 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalHome Base Veteran and Family Care | Boston, MA | $734K | 2023 |
| New England Center & Home For VeteransGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Museum Of ScienceGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $500K | 2023 |
| Pine Street InnGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Peter Faneuil Development GroupGeneral Support | Roslindale, MA | $108K | 2023 |
| Fisher House FoundationGeneral Support | Rockville, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Nuestra Communidad Development CorpGeneral Support | Roxbury, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Caritas CommunitiesGeneral Support | Braintree, MA | $89K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies AssociationGeneral Support | Mount Vernon, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Open Doorcape Ann Food PantryGeneral Support | Gloucester, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Clear Path For Veterans New EnglandGeneral Support | Devens, MA | $27K | 2023 |
| Bread & RosesGeneral Support | Lawrence, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Pga Reach New EnglandGeneral Support | Boylston, MA | $15K | 2023 |