Vital Link Education-business Consortium
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Vital Link Education-business Consortium is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Garden Grove, California, registered in 1995, with $1,364,859 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
12365 Lewis St Ste 101, Garden Grove, CA, 92840 EIN 33-0632256 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 11.8% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
-$277K
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 Vital Link Education-business Consortium— 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 · -1% 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 Vital Link Education-business Consortium: 0 mo reserves · -1% 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 Vital Link Education-business Consortium— 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 Vital Link Education-business Consortium: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12365 Lewis St Ste 101, Garden Grove, CA, 92840
- City
- Garden Grove
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Nonprofit Management Support
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2015) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $588KNet assets -$277K
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$588K
Net assets
-$277K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,364,859▼11.8% | $1,376,478▼13.1% | -$276,784▲28.1% | $310,825▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,547,932▲43.9% | $1,584,729▲38.5% | -$384,775▼10.6% | $357,465▼60.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,075,345▲69.6% | $1,143,968▲11.0% | -$347,978▼24.6% | $896,351▲173% | 990 |
| 2021 | $634,172▼36.6% | $1,030,469▲14.3% | -$279,355▼339% | $328,140▼57.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,000,651▲25.3% | $901,916▲5.0% | $116,942▲542% | $773,331▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $798,442▼20.0% | $858,943▼14.0% | $18,207▼76.8% | $664,740▲180% | 990 |
| 2018 | $997,697▼7.8% | $999,054▼10.5% | $78,503▼1.4% | $237,407▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,082,308▼2.0% | $1,115,864▲0.5% | $79,594▼29.7% | $279,547▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,104,771▲4.7% | $1,110,291▲5.3% | $113,150▼13.6% | $318,073▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,054,731 | $1,054,142 | $131,010 | $303,465 | 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 · $296K total
12 grants to Vital Link Education-business Consortium totaling $296K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2021 | $24,625 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2020 | $48,416 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2019 | $48,416 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Economic development | 2016 | $17,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2015 | $40,950 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Community development | 2015 | $16,363 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2014 | $48,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Economic development | 2014 | $13,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vital Link Education-business Consortium a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vital Link Education-business Consortium is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0632256, based in Garden Grove, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vital Link Education-business Consortium's EIN?
- Vital Link Education-business Consortium's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0632256.
- How much revenue does Vital Link Education-business Consortium report?
- Vital Link Education-business Consortium reported $1,364,859 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vital Link Education-business Consortium have?
- CharityIndex grades Vital Link Education-business Consortium D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vital Link Education-business Consortium (EIN 33-0632256) 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.