B Richard & Elsie M Lindholm Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily through unrestricted contributions to other nonprofit organizations. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare, with a strong emphasis on human services, community service clubs, and support for homeless shelters. The foundation provides funding to a range of organizations, including those with religious affiliations, and serves a diverse set of community needs. It predominantly supports initiatives within Illinois, reflecting a commitment to local community development and assistance.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized Illinois-based nonprofit providing community human services or local faith-based support that already has a local relationship or visibility with the foundation or its grantees.
Good Fit
- • Located in the same Illinois county/region as the foundation.
- • Mission in community services, homelessness response, or local family services.
- • Seeks modest, unrestricted operating support in the $1K–$2K range.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a recurring grantee or local board member.
Geography
Observed giving in every year was confined to a single state (Illinois), with 100% of grant dollars staying in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds eight distinct independent organizations each year (examples include local shelters, family services, and community groups), showing a moderate breadth of recipients for a micro-foundation, though the same set repeats across years.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows no new recipients across three years and the foundation indicates it funds only preselected applicants; combined with the repeat list of eight grantees, this makes entry for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
