Link Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-2631976
Foundation Overview
Based in Camp Hill, PA, Link Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $1,312,000 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Indiana and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $7,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
17 of 40 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Harrisburg (29%), Lancaster (17%), Mechanicsburg (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 149% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Link Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Acres | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Affordable Housing Associates Of | $5,000 | Steelton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Arc Of Lancaster Lebanon | $2,000 | Lititz, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Bethesda Mission Of Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Lancaster | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Bridge Of Hope | $10,000 | Exton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Bridge Of Hope Harrisburg Area | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Capital Area School For The Arts | $7,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Casa Of Lancaster County Inc | $6,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Christian School Association Of | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Church World Service Inc | $5,000 | Elkhart, IN, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Cracked Pot Coffee Shop | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Dauphin County Casa | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Diakon Child Family & Community | $7,500 | Topton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Family Promise Of Harrisburg | $1,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Foundation For Free Enterprise | $7,500 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $5,000 | Landisville, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $9,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Good Samaritan Services | $6,000 | Phoenixville, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Harrisburg Fair Housing Council Inc | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Housing Development Corporaton | $7,500 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Ja Of South Central Pa | $10,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Joshua Group | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Light House Rehabilitation Center | $7,500 | New Holland, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Line Mountain Nourishing Eagles To | $1,000 | Tower City, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Logos Academy | $1,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Logos Academy Harrisburg | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Missionary Athletes International | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| New Hope Ministries | $15,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Peace Promise Inc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Radiant Hope | $1,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Susan P Byrnes Health Education | $5,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| St Peter's Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Middletown, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Tec Centro Workforce Network | $5,000 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| Tenfold | $9,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $9,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Vista School | $11,000 | Hershey, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| York Community Resource Center | $6,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2024 |
| The Children Deserve A Chance | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Scholars Inc | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| New Hope Ministries | $10,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Youth Center | $2,500 | Elizabethtown, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Bridge Of Hope | $10,000 | Exton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Harrisburg Catholic Elementary | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| United Disabilities Services | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Logos Academy | $7,500 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Foundation For Free Enterprise | $12,500 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Aaron's Acres | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Center For Champions | $2,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Peace Promise Inc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $7,500 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Arbor Place Inc Dba The Mix | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Line Mountain Nourishing Eagles To | $1,000 | Tower City, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $5,000 | Landisville, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| The Joshua Group | $7,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Theatre Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Tenfold | $8,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Light House Rehabilitation Center | $10,000 | New Holland, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Keystone Fc | $1,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $5,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| The Vista School | $3,000 | Hershey, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Logos Academy Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Nativity School Of Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Housing Development Corporaton | $5,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania Steam Academy | $8,500 | Hummelstown, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army Harrisburg | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Sacramento Community Fire Company | $1,000 | Sacramento, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Brighter Financial Futures Inc | $5,000 | Winfield, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Mountainside Nursery School | $1,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Christian School Association Of | $1,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Capital Area Girls On The Run | $10,000 | Lemoyne, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Radiant Hope | $1,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of South | $5,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Vista Adult Services Organization | $5,000 | Hershey, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Wildheart International Ministries | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Capital Area School For The Arts | $5,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Susan P Byrnes Health Education | $2,500 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of South | $10,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $12,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $9,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Free Enterprise | $15,000 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Ywca Lancaster | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Keystone Fc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum | $1,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| New Hope Ministries | $15,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Scholars Inc | $6,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Friends Of | $2,500 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Housing Development Corporaton | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Light House Rehabilitation Center | $7,500 | New Holland, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| The Joshua Group | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Push The Rock | $2,500 | Emmaus, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Community First Fund | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Peace Promise Inc | $1,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Joseph T Simpson Public Library | $6,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Area Learning Academy | $3,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Greenlight Operation | $1,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Bridge Of Hope | $5,000 | Exton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Spanish American Civic Association | $25,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area Girls On The Run | $25,000 | Lemoyne, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area School For The Arts | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of South | $10,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $12,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $9,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Free Enterprise | $15,000 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Ywca Lancaster | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Keystone Fc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum | $1,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| New Hope Ministries | $15,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Scholars Inc | $6,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Friends Of | $2,500 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Housing Development Corporaton | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Light House Rehabilitation Center | $7,500 | New Holland, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| The Joshua Group | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Push The Rock | $2,500 | Emmaus, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Community First Fund | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Peace Promise Inc | $1,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Joseph T Simpson Public Library | $6,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Area Learning Academy | $3,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Greenlight Operation | $1,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Bridge Of Hope | $5,000 | Exton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Spanish American Civic Association | $25,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area Girls On The Run | $25,000 | Lemoyne, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area School For The Arts | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of South | $10,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $12,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $9,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Foundation For Free Enterprise | $15,000 | Erie, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Ywca Lancaster | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Keystone Fc | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum | $1,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| New Hope Ministries | $15,000 | Dillsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Scholars Inc | $6,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Friends Of | $2,500 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Housing Development Corporaton | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Penn State University | $10,000 | State College, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Light House Rehabilitation Center | $7,500 | New Holland, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| The Joshua Group | $15,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Push The Rock | $2,500 | Emmaus, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Community First Fund | $10,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Peace Promise Inc | $1,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Joseph T Simpson Public Library | $6,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Harrisburg Area Learning Academy | $3,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Greenlight Operation | $1,000 | Camp Hill, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Bridge Of Hope | $5,000 | Exton, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Spanish American Civic Association | $25,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area Girls On The Run | $25,000 | Lemoyne, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Capital Area School For The Arts | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of South | $10,000 | York, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Brethren Housing Association | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pa | $7,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Girls On The Run Of Lancaster | $15,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Of Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region | $15,000 | Enola, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Logos Academy Of Harrisburg | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Community Check Up Center | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| Cracked Pot Coffee Shop | $5,000 | Mechanicsburg, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
| The Mix At Arbor Place | $7,500 | Lancaster, PA, US | To Benefit The Community | 2021 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-2631976 |
| Website | http://www.linkfound.org |
| Address | 3045 MARKET ST Camp Hill, PA 17011-4546 |
Key People (10)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Link Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chair | Jewel Cooper |
|---|---|
| Vice-chair | Sally Rankin |
| Secretary/tr | Brent Smith |
| Board Member | Robert Hyland |
| Board Member | G Greg Gunn |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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