The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 1968, with $6,356,967 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 358, Cincinnati, OH, 45201 EIN 31-0738034 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.4M
▲ 20.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.9M
Net assets
$13.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation: 23 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 358, Cincinnati, OH, 45201
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2013) to $6.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $13.2M
Operating margin
-8.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,356,967▲20.3% | $6,915,505▼34.5% | $13,179,217▼4.1% | $13,179,217▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $5,284,026▼75.7% | $10,555,373▲28.5% | $13,737,755▼27.7% | $13,737,755▼27.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $21,748,030▲3.1% | $8,212,396▲12.7% | $19,009,102▲22.9% | $19,009,102▲22.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $21,087,118▲373% | $7,288,835▼29.2% | $15,473,388▲37.2% | $15,473,388▲37.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $4,456,478▼22.4% | $10,292,235▲55.6% | $11,275,055▼43.9% | $11,275,055▼43.9% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $5,741,125▼10.9% | $6,616,360▲259% | $20,110,765▼7.0% | $20,110,765▼7.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $6,444,482▼11.7% | $1,843,263▲72.5% | $21,635,674▲9.4% | $21,635,674▲9.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $7,299,451▲9.8% | $1,068,296▼69.9% | $19,784,445▲57.6% | $19,784,445▲57.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $6,649,104▲59.7% | $3,553,521▲24.0% | $12,553,247▲36.6% | $12,553,247▲36.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $4,164,544▲4.4% | $2,865,200▲2035% | $9,187,361▲27.3% | $9,187,361▲27.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,989,685▲13.8% | $134,201▼65.9% | $7,218,450▲68.9% | $7,218,450▲68.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $3,505,457 | $393,057▲90.2% | $4,273,004▲268% | $4,273,004▲268% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $206,671▲17.0% | $1,160,604▲148% | $1,160,604▲148% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $176,609▲28.7% | $468,746▲147% | $468,746▲147% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $137,201 | $189,767 | $189,767 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $29K total
1 grant to The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magee-womens Research Institute and Foundation | Biomedical research | 2022 | $28,650 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-0738034, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation's EIN?
- The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-0738034.
- How much revenue does The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation report?
- The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation reported $6,356,967 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Carl H and Edyth B Lindner Foundation (EIN 31-0738034) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.