George Link Jr Foundation Inc
George Link Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including hospitals and medical institutions, education and youth organizations, religious organizations, and humanitarian groups.
George Link Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Link Jr Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,340,000
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +5300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,333
- -97.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $33,007,865
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George Link Jr Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to request assistance by letter, briefly describing the project objective and the areas for which assistance is requested. Requests are handled through The Bank of New York Mellon. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: The Bank Of New York Mellon
Mailing address: 200 Park Avenue-54Th Floor, New York, NY 10166
Phone: (212) 922-8328
Email: joseph.samulski@bnymellom.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Link Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($200K). Together the top 10 received $860K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 58 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in New Jersey. Other reported shares went to California (4%), Alabama (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
How George Link Jr Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2022) to $2.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | General Operating | $200,000 |
| St Marys Foundation for Children Bayside, NY | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark Newark, NJ | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Student Sponsor Partnership Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| The Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Sholom New York, NY | General Operating | $70,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $65,000 |
| Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Hackensack, NJ | General Operating | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,007,865 | $2,069,003 | $2,769,998 | $2,340,000 | 54 | $2,402,240 | $1,774,206 | $2,083,355 |
| 2023 | $34,052,911 | $3,656,336 | $2,244,158 | $1,890,000 | 1 | $1,962,429 | $3,381,349 | $1,974,866 |
| 2022 | $32,613,898 | $1,329,287 | $2,313,507 | $1,825,000 | 1 | $1,881,075 | $1,081,674 | $2,108,207 |
| 2021 | $33,568,449 | $7,139,600 | $2,826,515 | $2,400,000 | 1 | $2,407,500 | $6,815,318 | $2,118,334 |
| 2020 | $30,594,111 | $1,584,794 | $2,442,633 | $2,105,000 | 1 | — | $1,276,657 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Link Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Marys Foundation for Children says it works to enhance the health, safety, and quality of life of children with special needs. Student Sponsor Partners describes its work as using education and mentorship to help low-income New York City youth. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $2,340,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $37,500. Among the largest were $200,000 to Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for general operating support; $100,000 to St. Marys Foundation for Children; and $75,000 each to Inner-City Scholarship Fund, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, Student Sponsor Partnership, The Brooklyn Hospital Foundation, and Team Rubicon. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
The filing reports grant totals of $1,890,000 in 2023 and $1,825,000 in 2022, with one grant listed for each year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Ippolito as president, Kerry M Link M D as vice president, Anne Marie Troiano as secretary, and Joseph M Samulski as treasurer.
George Link Jr Foundation Inc is led by John Ippolito, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Ippolito
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Samulski
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Troiano
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kerry M. Link M. D.
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Wilbroda M. Wilson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kerry M. Link MD (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Daisey Holmes (2020) — Director
- Former: Kate Debold (2020) — President
- Former: Ryan Ricarte (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Timothy Dinneen (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George Link Jr Foundation Inc
How much does George Link Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 1 grant.
What is George Link Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $43,333, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Link Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Bronx, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Bayside, NY (2 grants).
Does George Link Jr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George Link Jr Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George Link Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($200,000), St Marys Foundation for Children ($100,000) and Inner-City Scholarship Fund ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Link Jr Foundation Inc?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George Link Jr Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, St. Marys Foundation for Children says it works to enhance the health, safety, and quality of life of children with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Link Jr Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says to request assistance by letter, briefly describing the project objective and the areas for which assistance is requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Link Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Link Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3041396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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