Link Houston
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Link Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 2018, with $322,329 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
401 Franklin St Ste 2400 # 174, Houston, TX, 77002 EIN 82-2124290 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2023)
$322K
▼ 80.6% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2023)
$883K
Net assets
$2.7M
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.
D
—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 Houston— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating37 mo reserves · -174% 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 Houston: 37 mo reserves · -174% margin earns a F 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 Houston— 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 Houston: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 Franklin St Ste 2400 # 174, Houston, TX, 77002
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Transportation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $897K (FY2017) to $322K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $73KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-173.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$73K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322,329▼80.6% | $882,977▲38.3% | $2,695,894▼17.0% | $2,768,706▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,664,442▼0.6% | $638,529▼8.6% | $3,247,002▲46.2% | $3,336,514▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,674,343▲48.7% | $698,401▲2.1% | $2,220,735▲78.4% | $2,246,425▲77.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,126,355▲592% | $684,082▲19.1% | $1,244,793▲55.1% | $1,268,693▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $162,735▼83.2% | $574,402▲1.1% | $802,520▼33.9% | $823,405▼33.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $967,930▲7.9% | $568,236▲1003% | $1,214,187▲43.7% | $1,232,678▲45.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $896,709 | $51,540 | $845,169 | $845,169 | 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 · $2.8M total
13 grants to Link Houston totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $1,301,750 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. general operating support. | 2022 | $110,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation. | 2021 | $35,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2020 | $100,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean transportation fuel efficient vehicles. | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Funding a video to showcase people's experiences on transit in houston | 2020 | $10,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Public transportation systems | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Conservation | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Conservation | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Community development | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2017 | $896,699 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Link Houston a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Link Houston is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-2124290, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Link Houston's EIN?
- Link Houston's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-2124290.
- How much revenue does Link Houston report?
- Link Houston reported $322,329 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Link Houston have?
- CharityIndex grades Link Houston D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Link Houston (EIN 82-2124290) 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.