James B. Linsmayer Foundation

Mission

To further the legacy and memory of James B. Linsmayer by primarily funding/supporting programs within the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Annual submission deadlines

August 1

Program areas

Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services

Program limitations

There are no program limitations, but the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services.

States served

All

Geographic limitations

There are no geographic limitations; however, the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota.

Types of support

Support is focused on program operations, operating support, and other specific or targeted programs. Although the Foundation will consider assisting start-up organizations, funding may not be requested for organizational or start-up expenses.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Committee members

Grantees are selected by a board of advisors.

The James B. Linsmayer Foundation primarily awards grants within the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities of Minnesota. 

Requirements

• To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Limitations

Although the Foundation will consider assisting start-up organizations, funding may not be requested for organizational or start-up expenses.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted from April 1 to August 1. Applications must be submitted by August 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by November for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

About the Foundation

James B. Linsmayer was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The James B. Linsmayer Foundation was established to further the legacy and memory of James B. Linsmayer by primarily funding/supporting programs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and human services in the vibrant Twin Cities. The vision of the James B. Linsmayer Foundation is to be recognized as a strategic partner in funding programs in these areas.