Linked Foundation
Linked Foundation is a private foundation based in Carpinteria, California. Its website describes work from 2005 to 2025 to improve the health and economic wellbeing of women and their families in Latin America and the United States. The foundation says it was formed to spend down its allocated resources over 20 years and that it is concluding its global work.
Linked Foundation at a glance
In short: Linked Foundation gave $431K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $431,364
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,965
- -59.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,080,259
- -11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 Linked Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3749 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013-1109
Phone: (805) 880-1990
Website: https://linkedfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linked Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Environmental Council ($100K). Together the top 10 received $407K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 96 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes work in Latin America and the United States, including a domestic reproductive-health initiative and support for organizations addressing needs in the Santa Barbara community. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to recipients in Washington, DC, 3% to New York, and 2% to Texas. The filing also reports a 0% share for Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Linked Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $431K (2024) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Environmental Council Santa Barbara, CA | Regional Solutionsto Climate Change | $100,000 |
| Uc Regents-Ucsb Santa Barbara, CA | A&L Educationoutreach | $70,000 |
| MCE Social Capital San Francisco, CA | Global Socialventure Fund | $61,189 |
| Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Santa Barbara, CA | Community Healthneeds | $50,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | Foster Independentjournalism | $50,000 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project Carpinteria, CA | Support for Earlychildhood Education | $20,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Santa Barbara, CA | Communityhealthcare | $20,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA | Food for the Needy | $15,000 |
| Pro Mujer Inc New York, NY | Promote Latin Americanwomen Business Ventures | $10,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Austin, TX | Ground Game Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,080,259 | $879,860 | $1,016,389 | $431,364 | 18 | $767,307 | $138,795 | $53,515 |
| 2023 | $1,216,589 | $1,323,840 | $1,979,377 | $1,374,523 | 23 | $1,738,444 | $80,986 | $59,095 |
| 2022 | $1,871,577 | $584,044 | $1,209,211 | $670,330 | 17 | $842,241 | $268,716 | $110,937 |
| 2021 | $2,445,125 | $1,702,026 | $1,418,734 | $1,001,319 | 19 | $1,128,488 | $513,758 | $167,719 |
| 2020 | $2,156,947 | $1,255,354 | $1,403,162 | $1,041,878 | 19 | — | $249,998 | $107,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Linked Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K 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’s stated purpose is to promote and invest in solutions that improve women’s health and economic self-reliance in Latin America and the United States. Its website describes work in health access in Latin America, reproductive health in the United States, impact investing, and contributions to organizations addressing local needs in the Santa Barbara community. Its approach included grants, debt financing, and technical assistance.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Community Environmental Council says it works on environmental issues affecting California’s Central Coast, including regional climate solutions. MCE Social Capital describes its mission as generating economic opportunities for women and families in underserved communities in the developing world. Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics says it provides affordable, comprehensive healthcare regardless of ability to pay, and Carpinteria Children’s Project says it connects families to early education, quality care, and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Linked Foundation made 18 grants totaling $431,364. Awards ranged from $675 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to the Community Environmental Council for regional climate solutions; $70,000 to UC Regents-UCSB for arts and letters education outreach; $61,189 to MCE Social Capital for a global social venture fund; and $50,000 each to Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics for community health needs and the American Independent Foundation to foster independent journalism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorothy F. Largay as president, Wayne E. Rosing as secretary, Nancy F. Swanson-Roberts as executive director, and Ann Hutchins as director. The foundation’s website identifies Largay as its founder and Swanson-Roberts as its executive director.
Linked Foundation is led by Nancy F. Swanson-Roberts, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy F. Swanson-Roberts
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$181K (2022) → $194K (2024)
Dorothy F. Largay
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Hutchins
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne E. Rosing
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy F. Swanson (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $194K, to Nancy F Swanson-Roberts (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Linked Foundation
How much does Linked Foundation give each year?
Linked Foundation gave $431K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 23 grants.
What is Linked Foundation's typical grant size?
Linked Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,965, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Linked Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Linked Foundation give grants?
Linked Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (8 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Carpinteria, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Linked Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Linked Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Linked Foundation's largest grantees?
Linked Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Environmental Council ($100,000), Uc Regents-Ucsb ($70,000) and MCE Social Capital ($61,189), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Linked Foundation?
Linked Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $767K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Linked Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to promote and invest in solutions that improve women’s health and economic self-reliance in Latin America and the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linked Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Linked Foundation's EIN?
Linked Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3880761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Linked Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Linked Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/linked-foundation-morg_a8a2ae506ee4463dbd4a8cacafccc186
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