Link Associates
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Link Associates is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wdm, Iowa, registered in 1963, with $16,510,324 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1452 29th St, Wdm, IA, 50266 EIN 42-0815363 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.5M
▲ 2.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$16.9M
Net assets
$989K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Link Associates— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Link Associates: 1 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Link Associates— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Link Associates: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.7M (FY2016) to $16.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $989K
Operating margin
-2.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$989K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,510,324▲2.5% | $16,920,530▲4.3% | $989,437▼29.3% | $2,735,721▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,103,080▲5.7% | $16,220,879▲5.2% | $1,399,643▼7.8% | $3,507,763▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $15,236,221▲0.9% | $15,424,026▲3.4% | $1,517,442▼11.0% | $4,103,670▲43.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $15,095,571▼7.3% | $14,916,729▲8.8% | $1,705,247▲11.7% | $2,870,425▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,284,234▲25.5% | $13,707,846▲2.2% | $1,526,405▲245% | $2,021,057▼22.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,971,664▲6.7% | $13,414,859▲11.1% | -$1,049,983▼73.0% | $2,621,207▲105% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,156,911▼1.7% | $12,078,438▼6.3% | -$606,788▲11.5% | $1,277,626▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,366,838▼9.5% | $12,889,941▼3.8% | -$685,261▼323% | $1,191,888▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $13,669,273 | $13,397,038▲34.9% | -$162,158▼133% | $1,493,021▼29.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,933,262 | $497,429 | $2,120,497 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $356K total
21 grants to Link Associates totaling $356K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Creating home living for persons with intellectual disabilities | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Empowering children, working parents and caregivers | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution - child care center | 2023 | $8,110 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Sponsorship | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc | Flooring for programs supporting individuals w/ special needs | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution - replace carpeting | 2022 | $7,400 |
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable operations | 2020 | $12,650 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Covid-19 pivot to offer link leisure live programming | 2020 | $3,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the multi-sensory therapeutic room | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for the purpose of critter camp foster program. | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2020 | $1,000 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution for special olympics athletic programs | 2020 | $200 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Grant distribution | 2019 | $38,849 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Link Associates a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Link Associates is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0815363, based in Wdm, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Link Associates's EIN?
- Link Associates's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0815363.
- How much revenue does Link Associates report?
- Link Associates reported $16,510,324 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Link Associates have?
- CharityIndex grades Link Associates C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Link Associates (EIN 42-0815363) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.