Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including educational institutions, community and human-service organizations, and animal sanctuaries.
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke at a glance
In short: Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke gave $165K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,500
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,329
- +44.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,791,760
- +13.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Jocelyn S Witt as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Jocelyn S Witt
Mailing address: 116 Eleven Levels Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (475) 232-7542
Email: scott_linke@ml.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens ($45K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
265 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 265 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Among 2025 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were District of Columbia (37%), Maine (21%), Connecticut (16%), Massachusetts (8%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 38 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $192K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington, DC | Charity Related Activities | $45,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Charity Related Activities | $35,000 |
| Ridgefield RVNA Ridgefield, CT | Charity Related Activities | $11,500 |
| HSST Haydenettes Hayden Syncrho Lexington, MA | Charity Related Activities | $10,125 |
| Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club Ridgefield, CT | Charity Related Activities | $7,000 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Poolesville, MD | Charity Related Activities | $5,000 |
| Roar Foundation Acton, CA | Charity Related Activities | $5,000 |
| Rosemount Center Washington, DC | Charity Related Activities | $5,000 |
| St Albans School Washington, DC | Charity Related Activities | $5,000 |
| Cape Coral Animal Center Cape Coral, FL | Charity Related Activites | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,791,760 | $283,970 | $199,096 | $164,500 | 38 | $167,000 | $104,115 | $174,253 |
| 2024 | $3,343,276 | $240,564 | $196,230 | $164,800 | 55 | $166,800 | $101,204 | $155,453 |
| 2023 | $3,026,683 | $45,557 | $218,264 | $191,939 | 54 | $193,939 | $49,551 | $141,848 |
| 2022 | $3,110,454 | $209,741 | $165,185 | $135,456 | 82 | $137,206 | $60,961 | $156,886 |
| 2021 | $3,065,898 | $288,597 | $70,734 | $70,250 | 36 | $70,250 | $86,606 | $169,038 |
| 2020 | $2,848,035 | $243,745 | $172,782 | $144,212 | 75 | — | $214,533 | $141,555 |
| 2019 | $2,803,745 | $181,485 | $173,420 | $140,350 | 68 | — | $150,640 | $146,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Bowdoin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and developing their creative, social, and leadership abilities. ROAR Foundation describes itself as a sanctuary for rescued and abused exotic cats. Ruth’s House says it provides a safe home and support for young single mothers and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $164,500. Individual grants ranged from $375 to $45,000, with a median of $1,000. In 2024, it made 55 grants totaling $164,800; in 2023, it made 54 grants totaling $191,939.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $45,000 to Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, $35,000 to Bowdoin College, $11,500 to Ridgefield RVNA, $10,125 to HSST Haydenettes Hayden Syncrho, and $7,000 to Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, ROAR Foundation, Rosemount Center, and St Albans School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jocelyn S Witt is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke is led by Jocelyn S. Witt, Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jocelyn S. Witt
Director
Director, Treasurer & Manag → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jocelyn B Linke (2019–2020) — Director, Vice President & Manager
- Former: Gordon F Linke (2019) — Director, President & Manag
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke
How much does Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke give each year?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke gave $165K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $165K across 55 grants.
What is Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's typical grant size?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,329, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke give grants?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's top state is District of Columbia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (21%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Ridgefield, CT (5 grants), Frederick, MD (3 grants) and Bethesda, MD (3 grants).
Does Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity Related Activities" (34 grants) and "Charity Related Activites" (3 grants).
Who are Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's largest grantees?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's largest 2025 grantees include Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens ($45,000), Bowdoin College ($35,000) and Ridgefield RVNA ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Bowdoin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and developing their creative, social, and leadership abilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's EIN?
Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1985801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
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