The Link
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$7.5M
Foundation funders
85
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds The Link?
The Link is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by Greater Twin Cities United Way ($980K), Pohlad Family Foundation ($800K), Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($678K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.5M in grants to The Link between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2026) to $1.9M (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $129K.
What grants has The Link received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The James M Stanton Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2026 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | WASHINGTON CO SUBURBAN HOUSING | $29,000 |
| 2025 | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | STREET OUTREACH | $203,478 |
| 2025 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | PROGRAM COSTS | $182,569 |
| 2025 | Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | PROGRAM OR PROJECT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Humanities Center | Art and Cultural Heritage | $83,370 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, HUMAN SERVICES | $29,750 |
| 2025 | The James M Stanton Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | WASHINGTON CO SUBURBAN HOUSING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $19,265 |
| 2025 | Philanthrofund Foundation Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $8,250 |
| 2025 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $6,990 |
| 2025 | Mason and Lula Cole Charitable Tua 600008015 | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson | To achieve the goals of the Organization | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Ben Conley Charitable & Education | EMERGENCY SERVICES | $3,000 |
| 2025 | AB CarVal Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,250 |
| 2025 | Foothills Foundation | THE LINK WORKS WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES TO OVERCOME THE IMPACTS OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE BY PROVIDING HOUSING, SAFETY, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IT EMPOWERS THESE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH YOUTH-LED PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES SO THEY CAN MOVE FROM CRISIS INTO STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY. | $1,033 |
| 2025 | WMN Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $500 |
| 2024 | Greater Twin Cities United Way | PROGRAM COSTS | $174,113 |
| 2024 | Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable | Equity | $160,000 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | FOR HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | STREET OUTREACH | $132,812 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES, DONOR-ADVISED, HUMAN SERVICES | $102,225 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | FOR HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Hearthland Foundation | YOUTH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Pohlad Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT COORDINATION AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Link?
The Link is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by Greater Twin Cities United Way ($980K), Pohlad Family Foundation ($800K), Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota ($678K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.5M in grants to The Link between 2021–2026.
Who is The Link's largest funder?
Greater Twin Cities United Way is the largest recorded funder of The Link, with $980K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The Link received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.5M in grants to The Link across 200 grants from 85 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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