The Link of Cullman County
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
The Link of Cullman County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cullman, Alabama, registered in 2013, with $1,001,300 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
708 9th St Se, Cullman, AL, 35055 EIN 45-4587097 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▲ 15.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$965K
Net assets
-$52K
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 The Link of Cullman County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +4% 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 The Link of Cullman County: 0 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a D 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 The Link of Cullman County— 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 The Link of Cullman County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 708 9th St Se, Cullman, AL, 35055
- City
- Cullman
- State
- Alabama
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $216K (FY2014) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets -$52K
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
-$52K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,001,300▲15.1% | $965,229▼5.3% | -$52,193▲40.9% | $1,246,498▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $870,176▲17.9% | $1,019,541▲40.6% | -$88,264▼163% | $1,229,337▲490% | 990 |
| 2022 | $737,763▲11.8% | $725,341▲17.9% | $139,225▲9.8% | $208,378▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $659,712▲23.1% | $615,322▲33.7% | $126,803▲53.9% | $170,186▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $536,108▲18.5% | $460,250▼2.8% | $82,413▲1158% | $149,862▲76.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $452,226▼8.2% | $473,451▼4.4% | $6,553▼76.4% | $85,102▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $492,744▼1.3% | $495,342▼3.8% | $27,778▼8.6% | $100,954▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $499,122▲8.8% | $514,738▲8.8% | $30,376▼34.0% | $107,156▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $458,726▲41.1% | $472,990▲44.7% | $45,992▼23.7% | $104,671▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $325,033▲50.7% | $326,935▲51.1% | $60,256▼3.1% | $86,528▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $215,654 | $216,362 | $62,158 | $67,468 | 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 · $536K total
18 grants to The Link of Cullman County totaling $536K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | Housing program - our housing program will utilize these funds to assist those in cullman county who are experiencing monetary hardships and are in need of emergency shelter, gaining housing through rapid rehousing, and retaining housing through eviction prevention. we will also use a portion of these funds to assist with "street outreach". this will include food and hygiene items while we are assisting with housing needs. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | The purpose of this grant is to support anyone in times of housing crisises or those in in immidiate danger of being evicted from where they are living. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Navigate Affordable Housing Partners Inc | Housing program to end homelessness | 2022 | $100,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2022 | $45,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $8,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Econ. and community develop.-humanitarian-daf | 2019 | $5,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Econ. and community develop.-humanitarian | 2018 | $5,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Economic and community development-humanitarian | 2017 | $5,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2017 | $600 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2016 | $20,219 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $8,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Link of Cullman County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Link of Cullman County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-4587097, based in Cullman, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Link of Cullman County's EIN?
- The Link of Cullman County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-4587097.
- How much revenue does The Link of Cullman County report?
- The Link of Cullman County reported $1,001,300 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Link of Cullman County have?
- CharityIndex grades The Link of Cullman County D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Link of Cullman County (EIN 45-4587097) 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.