The Gordon F and Jocelyn B Linke Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The foundation was established by Gordon Fitzgerald Linke and his wife Jocelyn Beausire Allan Linke, who were active philanthropists with a strong focus on the arts and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
55
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting science teachers and STEM education initiatives.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $3,343,276
- Total Annual Giving: $164,800
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,343,276 | $3,026,683 | $3,110,454 |
| Revenue | $240,564 | $45,557 | $209,741 |
| Expenses | $196,230 | $218,264 | $165,185 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $166,800 | $193,939 | $137,206 |
| Net Investment Income | $101,204 | $49,551 | $60,961 |
| Distributable Amount | $155,453 | $141,848 | $156,886 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gordon F. Linke (1928–2020) was the foundation's founder. He was a 1950 graduate of Bowdoin College and served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Gordon had a distinguished 40-year career with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, where he rose to senior vice president and specialized in opening and managing offices in the New York City and Washington, DC areas. After retiring in the 1990s, he served as a national arbiter for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).
Jocelyn Beausire Allan Linke is the co-founder and surviving spouse. She and Gordon were married for 63 years.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOCELYN S WITT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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