Links Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Links Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1980, with $15,558,865 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1200 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 52-1170830 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$15.6M
▲ 16.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.2M
Net assets
$30.1M
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 Foundation 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 rating32 mo reserves · +28% 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 Foundation Inc: 32 mo reserves · +28% 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 Foundation 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 Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93K (FY2010) to $15.6M (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.9MNet assets $30.1M
Operating margin
27.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.0M
Total liabilities
$1.9M
Net assets
$30.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,558,865▲16.9% | $11,235,118▲11.7% | $30,100,116▲17.8% | $31,965,155▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,309,575▲45.8% | $10,062,152▲10.7% | $25,555,237▲17.9% | $27,646,397▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,130,315▲17.5% | $9,091,247▲58.2% | $21,679,601▲1.7% | $24,016,684▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,772,032▲22.6% | $5,746,291▲25.1% | $21,313,066▲9.7% | $23,252,589▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,336,853▼23.6% | $4,593,426▼35.8% | $19,425,970▲13.3% | $21,212,759▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $8,297,917▼11.2% | $7,159,915▼13.4% | $17,142,450▲7.7% | $19,105,697▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $9,342,111▲6.1% | $8,268,480▲32.2% | $15,916,737▲8.6% | $17,926,597▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,808,108▲11.6% | $6,254,774▲8.8% | $14,650,835▲21.3% | $15,911,306▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,895,184▲5.4% | $5,746,475▲29.8% | $12,076,151▲21.8% | $13,581,503▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,488,861▲26.2% | $4,427,297▼10.0% | $9,917,745▲44.2% | $11,620,249▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,933,447▲10.2% | $4,921,247▼4.8% | $6,879,696▲3.8% | $10,354,877▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,381,903 | $5,169,896▲140% | $6,626,170▲13.8% | $9,723,504▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,157,332▲4675% | $5,822,060▲5823% | $9,410,091▲9473% | 990 |
| 2010 | $92,695 | $45,184 | $98,297 | $98,297 | 990EZ |
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 · $4.3M total
153 grants to Links Foundation Inc totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARP | Sponsorship of the national assembly and programatic support | 2024 | $286,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $161,959 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | The links, incorporated dr me stemm education prog | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Link up to vote: mo/kan action plan | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $47,420 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $32,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Good neighbor giving 2024 | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Event sponsorship | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Research | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $11,700 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Tacoma chapter of the links. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Links & alpha phi alpha partnership | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Support to the tacoma, wa chapter. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $7,925 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2024 | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Links Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Links Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1170830, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Links Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Links Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1170830.
- How much revenue does Links Foundation Inc report?
- Links Foundation Inc reported $15,558,865 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Links Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Links Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Links Foundation Inc (EIN 52-1170830) 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.