Linked Foundation is a private foundation established in 2006 and based in Carpinteria, California. The organization invests technical and financial resources to develop and scale social enterprises that improve the health of communities throughout Latin America and the United States, with a particular emphasis on women's health and economic empowerment.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-11.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$431K
-68.6% YoY
Grant Count
18
-21.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-59.9% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To promote and invest in solutions that improve the health and economic self-reliance of women and their families in Latin America and the United States.
Approach: The foundation brings a gender lens to all of its work, recognizing women as important agents of change in health and economic decision-making. The organization employs a "blended capital" approach, co-investing with partner organizations through grants, debt financing, and technical assistance to catalyze growth and social impact.
Primary Focus Areas:
Health Access in Latin America: The foundation scouts and supports promising health social enterprises, with increasing focus on women's health. It provides innovation grant capital to help social businesses pilot new approaches and debt capital to scale existing services.
Reproductive Health in the United States: In response to threats to women's health domestically, Linked created a domestic initiative focused on reproductive health, with investments selected and funded through Rhia Ventures (formerly the Reproductive Health Investors Alliance), of which Linked is a founding member.
Impact Investing: The foundation commits resources across a range of investment classes, including funds, public and private equities, and acts as a loan guarantor in global investments aligned with its mission.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $675 to $616,249.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives in Latin America and the United States, with particular activity in California, New York, Texas, and the District of Columbia. Specific U.S. cities supported include Austin, New York, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,080,259
- Total Revenues: $879,860
- Total Expenses: $1,016,389
Historical Financial Data:
- Assets have been reported as high as $1,216,589 in some filings
- Annual expenses have ranged up to $1,979,377
- Revenue has reached $1,323,840
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,080,259 | $1,216,589 | $1,871,577 |
| Revenue | $879,860 | $1,323,840 | $584,044 |
| Expenses | $1,016,389 | $1,979,377 | $1,209,211 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $767,307 | $1,738,444 | $842,241 |
| Net Investment Income | $138,795 | $80,986 | $268,716 |
| Distributable Amount | $53,515 | $59,095 | $110,937 |
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
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Environmental Council ($100,000), Uc Regents-ucsb ($70,000), Mce Social Capital ($61,189).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL SANTA BARBARA, CA | FIGHT POVERTY | $2,500 |
| SANTA BARBARA NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS SANTA BARBARA, CA | COMMUNITY HEALTHNEEDS | $50,000 |
| GIRLS INC OF CARPINTERIA CARPINTERIA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| LEADING FROM WITHIN SANTA BARBARA, CA | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $2,500 |
| SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUN SANTA BARBARA, CA | COMMUNITYHEALTH CARE | $5,000 |
| UC REGENTS-UCSB SANTA BARBARA, CA | A&L EDUCATIONOUTREACH | $70,000 |
| 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 |
| FONKOZE USA WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FORHAITIAN POVERTY | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dorothy F. Largay: President (20 hours per week, no compensation)
- Nancy F. Swanson-Roberts: Executive Director (full-time, compensation of $188,445)
The foundation operates with minimal staff, employing 1-2 people.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOROTHY F LARGAY | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| WAYNE E ROSING | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NANCY F SWANSON-ROBERTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $193,967 |
| ANN HUTCHINS | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3749 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013-1109
- Phone: 805-880-1990
- Website: linkedfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Linked Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To promote and invest in solutions that improve the health and economic self-reliance of women and their families in Latin America and the United States. **Approach:** The foundation brings a gender lens to all of its work, recognizing women as important agents of change in health and economic decision-making. The organization employs a "blended capital" approach, co-investing with partner organizations through grants, debt financing, and technical assistance to catalyze growth and…
How do I apply for a grant from Linked Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 19 grants in 2024. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Community Environmental Council (CEC): $100,000 for Regional Solutions to Climate Change • Mce Social Capital: $61,189 for Global Social Venture Fund • The American Independent Foundation: $50,000 to Foster Independent Journalism **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $675 to $616,249. **Total Giving:** $431,364 in recent fiscal year activity.
Where does Linked Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds initiatives in Latin America and the United States, with particular activity in California, New York, Texas, and the District of Columbia. Specific U.S. cities supported include Austin, New York, and San Francisco.
What size grants does Linked Foundation award?
In 2024, Linked Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $431K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Linked Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Linked Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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