Gordon F Linke and Jocelyn B Linke Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 52-1985801 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$164K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$62K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $45,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Charity related activities | $35,000 |
| Ridgefield Rvna | Ridgefield, CT | Charity related activities | $11,500 |
| Hsst Haydenettes Hayden Syncrho | Lexington, MA | Charity related activities | $10,125 |
| Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club | Ridgefield, CT | Charity related activities | $7,000 |
| Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary | Poolesville, MD | Charity related activities | $5,000 |
| Roar Foundation | Acton, CA | Charity related activities | $5,000 |
| Rosemount Center | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $5,000 |
| St Albans School | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $5,000 |
| Cape Coral Animal Center | Cape Coral, FL | Charity related activites | $3,500 |
| Abraham Lincoln High School PTA | San Francisco, CA | Charity related activities | $2,500 |
| Merrimack College | North Andover, MA | Charity related activities | $2,500 |
| Olde Crabs Hockey Club | Danbury, CT | Charity related activites | $2,500 |
| Sec Scholars | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $2,500 |
| Washington Winter Show | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $2,500 |
| Ruff Haven | Salt Lake City, UT | Charity related activities | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Ridgefield Ct | Ridgefield, CT | Charity related activities | $1,500 |
| Ridgefield Library | Ridgefield, CT | Charity related activities | $1,500 |
| Allegany Animal Shelter | Cumberland, MD | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School | Avon, CT | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Celebrate Frederick | Frederick, MD | Charity related activites | $1,000 |
| Church of the Atonement | Quogue, NY | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| DC Edge Synchronized Skating | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Frederick County 4H Therapeutic Rid | Thurmont, MD | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Love for Lochlin | Frederick, MD | Charity related activity | $1,000 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Rising Star Horse Rescue | Wilton, CT | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Charity related activities | $1,000 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad | Bethesda, MD | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Chapin School | New York, NY | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Ethel Walker School | Simsbury, CT | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Frederick Arts Council | Frederick, MD | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Glen Echo Fire Department | Bethesda, MD | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Jimmy Fundpan Mass Challenge | Brookline, MA | Charity related activities | $500 |
| John T Walker School for Boys | Washington, DC | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Metropolitan Club Pres Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | Ridgefield, CT | Charity related activities | $500 |
| Taskers Chance Garden Club | Myersville, MD | Charity related activities | $375 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,500 | 38 |
| 2024 | $164,800 | 55 |
| 2023 | $191,939 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601429349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1985801
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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