The Link Foundation
Historical FunderBinghamton, New York · EIN 53-6011109 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Vicki Griffin |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 6005, Binghamton NY 139026005 |
| Phone | 6077772210 |
| Form and materials | See attached "Grant Application" document. |
| Deadlines | January 15th within fiscal year. |
| Restrictions | See application form for details. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University Foundat | Boca Raton, FL | Education | $311,501 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Education - Energy | $195,334 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Education | $70,000 |
| Binghamton University Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Education | $35,350 |
| Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Educational | $35,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Educational | $35,000 |
| Arizona State University | tempe, AZ | educational | $35,000 |
| Georgia Research Corporation | atlanta, GA | educational | $35,000 |
| Kopernik Observatory Science Center | Vestal, NY | Education - Sciences | $25,000 |
| Indian River State College Foundati | Fort Pierce, FL | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Albany Foundation | Albany, NY | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Binghamton Fund for SOM | binghamton, NY | educational | $2,000 |
| Broome County Council of Churches | Binghamton, NY | Matching Grant | $1,650 |
| Alzheimer's Museum Science Center | Chicago, IL | Matching Grant | $500 |
| Mission Arlington | Arlington, TX | Matching Grant | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of North Tex | Dallas, TX | Educational | $500 |
| UHS Foundation | Binghamton, NY | Matching grant | $250 |
| Roberson Museum Science Center | Binghamton, NY | Education | $250 |
| United Way of Broome County Inc | Binghamton, NY | Matching grant | $250 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($118,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $923,085 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,017,310 | 21 |
| 2022 | $986,249 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 53-6011109
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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