Links For Life Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Links For Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bakersfield, California, registered in 1993, with $578,009 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5301 Office Park Dr Ste 370, Bakersfield, CA, 93309 EIN 93-1088003 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$578K
▲ 47.4% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$509K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 Links For Life Inc— 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 rating28 mo reserves · +12% 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 Links For Life Inc: 28 mo reserves · +12% 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 Links For Life Inc— 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 Links For Life Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5301 Office Park Dr Ste 370, Bakersfield, CA, 93309
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Cancer
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $424K (FY2013) to $578K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $36KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
11.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$36K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $578,009▲47.4% | $509,477▲26.6% | $1,197,355▲8.5% | $1,233,407▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $392,154▼36.3% | $402,311▼1.2% | $1,104,019▲0.4% | $1,131,320▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $615,579▲26.8% | $407,394▲21.3% | $1,099,883▲21.4% | $1,115,528▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $485,359▲69.4% | $335,798▼10.1% | $905,697▲33.2% | $951,915▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $286,442▼16.6% | $373,330▼11.3% | $680,053▼10.4% | $809,286▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $343,405▼8.4% | $420,693▼3.2% | $759,260▼6.8% | $794,769▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $374,704▼14.0% | $434,747▼5.8% | $814,945▼4.6% | $828,136▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $435,580▲21.2% | $461,477▲7.0% | $854,272▲1.6% | $886,473▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $359,371▼27.3% | $431,211▲15.1% | $840,621▼8.8% | $881,608▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $494,064▲16.6% | $374,622▲2.8% | $921,654▲12.4% | $931,565▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $423,679 | $364,323▲8.7% | $820,089▲7.5% | $829,387▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $335,311▲8.0% | $762,789▲57.0% | $762,789▲55.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $310,517 | $485,880 | $491,324 | 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 · $715K total
38 grants to Links For Life Inc totaling $715K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $78,750 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Cancer prevention and treatment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $15,500 |
| Valley Strong Credit Union | To promote breast cancer awareness and provide services for women coping with cancer | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Hanford Community Hospital | Sponsorship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $7,350 |
| San Joaquin Community Hospital Corporation | Community donation | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Community health | 2023 | $22,625 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2023 | $22,625 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Valley Strong Credit Union | To promote breast cancer awareness and provide services for women coping with cancer | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Hanford Community Hospital | Sponsorship | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Cancer prevention and treatment | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Hanford Community Hospital | Sponsorship | 2022 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Links For Life Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Links For Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1088003, based in Bakersfield, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Links For Life Inc's EIN?
- Links For Life Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1088003.
- How much revenue does Links For Life Inc report?
- Links For Life Inc reported $578,009 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Links For Life Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Links For Life Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Links For Life Inc (EIN 93-1088003) 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.