Linking Employment Abilities & Potential
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Linking Employment Abilities & Potential is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, registered in 1982, with $1,956,042 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2545 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113 EIN 34-1369608 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 19.9% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$935K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Linking Employment Abilities & Potential— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +7% 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 Linking Employment Abilities & Potential: 6 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 Linking Employment Abilities & Potential— 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 Linking Employment Abilities & Potential: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2545 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44113
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Employment Preparation & Placement
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.7M (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $730KNet assets $935K
Operating margin
7.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$730K
Net assets
$935K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,956,042▲19.9% | $1,816,007▲19.6% | $934,970▲20.5% | $1,664,664▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,631,191▼4.4% | $1,519,000▼11.8% | $775,690▲21.1% | $1,548,276▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,705,978▲1.7% | $1,721,704▼9.8% | $640,648▼5.7% | $1,492,530▲79.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,678,083▼17.4% | $1,909,530▲1.0% | $679,378▼25.7% | $830,782▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,031,053▼4.6% | $1,891,250▼8.6% | $914,187▲10.6% | $1,004,664▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,128,431▲2.0% | $2,068,812▼3.8% | $826,928▲8.4% | $893,329▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,087,060▼6.6% | $2,150,827▼6.7% | $762,643▼9.2% | $830,408▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,234,798▼4.1% | $2,306,416▼5.9% | $839,938▼8.2% | $922,160▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,331,132▼2.0% | $2,450,873 | $914,709▼13.1% | $983,711▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,378,296▲3.7% | $2,450,179▼2.3% | $1,053,016▼8.0% | $1,147,278▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,293,817▼16.1% | $2,506,973▼11.7% | $1,143,999▼16.6% | $1,274,568▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,732,907 | $2,838,373▲2.0% | $1,372,422▼6.7% | $1,455,038▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,781,760 | $1,470,872 | $1,592,435 | 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 · $724K total
8 grants to Linking Employment Abilities & Potential totaling $724K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Story driven communication strategies to shape public policy and change lives | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Strategic plan implementation and leadership transition | 2023 | $120,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Intern host application | 2022 | $67,900 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Community engagement for the 30th anniversary of the american disabilities act | 2020 | $80,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity building: expansion of leap academy | 2019 | $85,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Capacity strengthening with creation of new business model | 2018 | $51,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Implementation of leap training academy and fund development strategy | 2016 | $70,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Implementation of leap training academy and fund development strategy | 2015 | $150,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Linking Employment Abilities & Potential a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Linking Employment Abilities & Potential is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1369608, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Linking Employment Abilities & Potential's EIN?
- Linking Employment Abilities & Potential's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1369608.
- How much revenue does Linking Employment Abilities & Potential report?
- Linking Employment Abilities & Potential reported $1,956,042 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Linking Employment Abilities & Potential have?
- CharityIndex grades Linking Employment Abilities & Potential B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Linking Employment Abilities & Potential (EIN 34-1369608) 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.