The Link Foundation
The Link Foundation is a private foundation established in 1955 and located in Binghamton, New York. It operates as an independent entity with its own corporate Board of Directors and three regional advisory boards with delegated grant-making authority. The foundation was established alongside LINKBANK to create lasting positive change in the communities it serves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.6M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+3.1% YoY
Grant Count
21
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+3.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to strengthen the communities it serves and positively impact lives by funding initiatives focused on three core pillars:
- Promoting Financial Literacy — Programs that improve knowledge and behaviors for informed financial decision-making
- Developing Future Leaders — Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills in young individuals, enabling their growth and success
- Fortifying Personal & Professional Development — Programs that help individuals assess their skills, clarify life goals, and develop strategies to maximize their potential, including professional growth initiatives
These pillars emulate the shared mission of LINKBANK.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $369,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in New York, Texas, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 30, 2024:
- Total assets: $19,572,724
- Total giving: $1,017,310
- Total revenues: $2,467
- Total expenses: $1,149,690
The foundation was generously allocated $250,000 from LINKBANCORP, INC.'s initial capital to support its vision of positively impacting lives.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,572,724 | $17,876,355 | $17,005,197 |
| Revenue | $2,467 | $3,490,155 | $867,263 |
| Expenses | $1,149,690 | $1,100,568 | $1,188,329 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,053,157 | $1,004,780 | $1,085,553 |
| Net Investment Income | $201,569 | $3,380,327 | $755,605 |
| Distributable Amount | $759,322 | $731,301 | $1,089,534 |
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
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Shelley D Dionne | Chairman | 2 | — |
| James Morton | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Mr Lenny Genna | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr ANDREW M CLARK | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mr James R Van Voorst | Secretary | 1 | — |
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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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