Link Foundation
Link Foundation is a private foundation based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Its stated pillars are personal and professional development, developing future leaders, and promoting financial literacy.
Link Foundation at a glance
In short: Link Foundation gave $249K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,500
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,213
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $179,759
- +289.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (17 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Link Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It asks applicants to submit a written request specifying the use of funds and affirming that the applicant is a tax-exempt entity. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- There are three application deadlines during the year.
- Deadline
- There are three application deadlines during the year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Link Foundation
Mailing address: 3045 Market St, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 678-7938
Website: https://www.linkfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Link Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Hope Ministries ($15K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 116 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes an expanding footprint that includes Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to Indiana, and less than 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Link Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 40 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $249K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Ministries Dillsburg, PA | To Benefit the Community | $15,000 |
| The Vista School Hershey, PA | To Benefit the Community | $11,000 |
| Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster Lancaster, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| Brethren Housing Association Harrisburg, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| Bridge of Hope Exton, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| Ja of South Central PA York, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| The Joshua Group Harrisburg, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | To Benefit the Community | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA Camp Hill, PA | To Benefit the Community | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 40 grants in 2024, 40 in 2023, and 26 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,759 | $437,451 | $303,825 | $248,500 | 40 | $248,500 | — | $4,150 |
| 2023 | $46,133 | $185,613 | $285,894 | $237,500 | 40 | $240,500 | — | $3,475 |
| 2022 | $146,414 | $205,332 | $287,970 | $242,000 | 26 | $245,000 | — | $7,669 |
| 2021 | $229,052 | $209,560 | $147,682 | $100,000 | 10 | $103,000 | $31 | $9,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Link Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation identifies three pillars: fortifying personal and professional development, developing future leaders, and promoting financial literacy.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, The Vista School says it operates educational and therapeutic programs for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, while The Joshua Group says it provides educational support for inner-city youth. Brethren Housing Association describes its work as providing secure housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income individuals and families. Tenfold says it works on equitable housing and financial security through coaching, education, lending, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $248,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,500. Among the largest awards were $15,000 to New Hope Ministries; $11,000 to The Vista School; and $10,000 each to Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg, Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster, Brethren Housing Association, Bridge of Hope, JA of South Central PA, The Joshua Group, and The Salvation Army Harrisburg. The stated purpose for these grants was “to benefit the community.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jewel Cooper as chair, Sally Rankin as vice-chair, and Brent Smith as secretary/treasurer. Other directors listed are Robert Hyland, G Greg Gunn, James Mooney, David Schankweiler, Connie Tressler, Adam Long, and Kiandra D Steffy.
Link Foundation is led by Jewel Cooper, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jewel Cooper
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Smith
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Tressler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Greg Gunn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Mooney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiandra D. Steffy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Long
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Schankweiler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hyland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Rankin
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sharon R. Ryan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Schankweiler (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Kleppinger (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Link Foundation
How much does Link Foundation give each year?
Link Foundation gave $249K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $238K across 40 grants.
What is Link Foundation's typical grant size?
Link Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,213, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Link Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Link Foundation give grants?
Link Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (10 grants), Lancaster, PA (5 grants), York, PA (4 grants) and Dillsburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Link Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Link Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Benefit the Community" (40 grants).
Who are Link Foundation's largest grantees?
Link Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Hope Ministries ($15,000), The Vista School ($11,000) and Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Link Foundation?
Link Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Link Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies three pillars: fortifying personal and professional development, developing future leaders, and promoting financial literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Link Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Link Foundation's EIN?
Link Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2631976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Link Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Link Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/link-foundation-morg_9aec60cfe924419b9a2fa5c14cf2d51a
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