Link Unlimited
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $72.2k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7386928
Organization Overview
Link Unlimited is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Link Unlimited employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Link Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Link Unlimited generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT COMPRISES THE MAJORITY OF LINK'S FELLOWSHIP MODEL, HELPING HIGH-POTENTIALBLACK STUDENTS IN CHICAGO THRIVE IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS AS THEY WORK TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN HIGHGPAS AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THEIR ACADEMIC PROFILES. THIS PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED IN ACULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WAY THROUGH A SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING INTENSIVE AND ONGOINGPROGRAMMING DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. SINCE 2000, 100% OF SCHOLARS SERVED HAVE GRADUATEDFROM HIGH SCHOOL.
SCHOLARS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, RESEARCH-BASED COLLEGE ADVISING ALLOWING THEMTO FIND THE BEST FIT SCHOOL FOR THEM ACADEMICALLY, PERSONALLY, AND FINANCIALLY. LINK'S COLLEGIATESTRATEGY ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR SCHOLARS IN COMPLETING THEIR COLLEGE AND FAFSAAPPLICATIONS. 100% OF LINK'S CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARS WERE ACCEPTED INTO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES ANDUNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING 63% OF SCHOLARS RECEIVING FULL-TUITION FUNDING. 60% OF LINK SCHOLARS HAVEGRADUATED COLLEGE IN FOUR YEARS, AS COMPARED TO ONLY 21% OF BLACK STUDENTS NATIONALLY.
STUDENTS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR VOLUNTEER MENTOR ANDENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, WHICH REINFORCES A STRONG SENSE OF PERSONAL IDENTITY, CONFIDENCE IN SOCIALRELATIONS AND SHARED VALUES. SCHOLARS TAKE A SUMMER LEARNING CLASS WHERE THEY EXPLOREDIFFERENT LEADERSHIP STYLES, BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND THINK ABOUT HOW TO PUT THOSE SKILLS INTOACTION. THEY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL RETREATS THAT FOCUS ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, MENTALHEALTH, AND HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.
CAREER EXPOSURE: REAL-WORLD APPLICATION & CAREER PATHWAYSSCHOLARS GAIN REAL-WORLD APPLICATION TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKPLACE SKILL BUILDING AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS CAREER PATHWAYS.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT COMPRISES THE MAJORITY OF LINK'S FELLOWSHIP MODEL, HELPING HIGH-POTENTIALBLACK STUDENTS IN CHICAGO THRIVE IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS AS THEY WORK TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN HIGHGPAS AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THEIR ACADEMIC PROFILES. THIS PROGRAMMING IS DELIVERED IN ACULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WAY THROUGH A SIX-WEEK SUMMER LEARNING INTENSIVE AND ONGOINGPROGRAMMING DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. SINCE 2000, 100% OF SCHOLARS SERVED HAVE GRADUATEDFROM HIGH SCHOOL.
SCHOLARS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED, RESEARCH-BASED COLLEGE ADVISING ALLOWING THEMTO FIND THE BEST FIT SCHOOL FOR THEM ACADEMICALLY, PERSONALLY, AND FINANCIALLY. LINK'S COLLEGIATESTRATEGY ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR SCHOLARS IN COMPLETING THEIR COLLEGE AND FAFSAAPPLICATIONS. 100% OF LINK'S CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARS WERE ACCEPTED INTO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES ANDUNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING 63% OF SCHOLARS RECEIVING FULL-TUITION FUNDING. 60% OF LINK SCHOLARS HAVEGRADUATED COLLEGE IN FOUR YEARS, AS COMPARED TO ONLY 21% OF BLACK STUDENTS NATIONALLY.
STUDENTS CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SKILLS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR VOLUNTEER MENTOR ANDENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, WHICH REINFORCES A STRONG SENSE OF PERSONAL IDENTITY, CONFIDENCE IN SOCIALRELATIONS AND SHARED VALUES. SCHOLARS TAKE A SUMMER LEARNING CLASS WHERE THEY EXPLOREDIFFERENT LEADERSHIP STYLES, BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND THINK ABOUT HOW TO PUT THOSE SKILLS INTOACTION. THEY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL RETREATS THAT FOCUS ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, MENTALHEALTH, AND HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.
CAREER EXPOSURE: REAL-WORLD APPLICATION & CAREER PATHWAYSSCHOLARS GAIN REAL-WORLD APPLICATION TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKPLACE SKILL BUILDING AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS CAREER PATHWAYS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan T Swain President And CEO | Officer | 50 | $178,500 |
Stephen C Hackney Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Howard Blumstein Past Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Crimmins Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth Johnson Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
George Lombardi Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Virgil Jones Past President | 6/29/15 | $181,055 |
Torrence Moore Interim President | 6/29/15 | $135,199 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $57,969 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,856,294 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,914,263 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,776 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,921,169 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $284,163 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $674,690 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $134,095 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $663,361 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,000 |
| Office expenses | $13,130 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,554 |
| Insurance | $13,455 |
| All other expenses | $25,521 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,517,988 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $847,769 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $650,692 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,725 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $797,675 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $72,160 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $742,028 |
| Total assets | $3,119,049 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,589 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $114,250 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $197,839 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,565,018 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,356,192 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,119,049 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Link Unlimited has awarded $921,353 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MARIAN CATHOLIC PURPOSE: Education | $133,750 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Education | $87,550 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Education | $86,150 |
MOTHER MCAULEY PURPOSE: Education | $74,750 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Education | $69,000 |
Westchester, IL PURPOSE: Education | $60,589 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Link Unlimited has recieved totaling $687,935.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Leo And Yuki Graham Foundation Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $200,000 |
Invest For Kids Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: To aid their exempt purpose | $190,000 |
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $44,500 |
Manaaki Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Future Leaders Of Americafoundation Inc Chicago, IL | $0 | $13,517,008 |
Kansas City Scholars Inc Kansas City, MO | $5,810,030 | $12,156,402 |
Des Moines Golf And Country Club West Des Moines, IA | $24,329,403 | $13,657,003 |
Ray And Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust Paducah, KY | $358,796,277 | $128,951,866 |
Professional Convention Management Association Chicago, IL | $13,503,434 | $11,522,188 |
Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | $40,441,719 | $12,690,646 |
AbbVie Employee Assistance Fund Inc North Chicago, IL | $0 | $8,759,468 |
Scholarship Foundation Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $49,025,721 | $11,563,775 |
Alfred I Dupont Awards Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $4,985,997 |
Accenture Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | $134,926,823 | $15,596,009 |
Rooted Alliance Inc Chicago, IL | $2,335,555 | $4,487,602 |
Rsm Us Foundation Davenport, IA | $13,920,904 | $7,669,329 |