Link Community Charter School Inc is located in Newark, NJ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Link Community Charter School Inc employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Link Community Charter School Inc 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 Community Charter School Inc generated $8.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS A CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD AND ENGENDERS A LOVE FOR LEARNING. STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITY. LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL MATRICULATE TO COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS THAT BEST MATCH THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND GOALS. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL'S VISION IS ACHIEVED THOUGH THE FOLLOWING KEY ELEMENTS: (1) OUTSTANDING MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION; (2) LIFELONG VALUES; (3) HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND (4) SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (CHARTER SCHOOL) PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADES 5, 6, 7 AND 8. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2020- 2021 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 305 STUDENTS. NEXT YEAR WE WILL REACH OUR MAXIMUM CAPACITY. BY EVERY INDICATOR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG CHARTER SCHOOL WITH GREAT PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, CIVICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACADEMICS, THE CHARTER SCHOOL MAINTAINS A LARGE WAITING LIST FOR ENTRANCE AND IS ARMED WITH A STRONG BOARD, EXPERIENCED STAFF, SIGNIFICANT SEED FUNDING, A WELL-DEVELOPED MISSION AND ACCOMPANYING CORE VALUES.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND THE IDEA PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO PREAUTHORIZE THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE ASSISTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Pilar Paradiso Head Of School | Officer | 30 | $142,800 |
Kathleen Hester Principal | Officer | 40 | $139,871 |
Leslie Baynes COO | Officer | 30 | $117,491 |
Bima Baje School Business Administor | Officer | 4 | $40,625 |
Brenda Daughtry Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise O'donaghue-Smith Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Allied Barton Security Services Security | 6/29/18 | $125,018 |
Link High Technologies Information Technology | 6/29/18 | $102,368 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,845,995 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,845,995 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,127,617 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $8,052,420 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $454,588 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $454,588 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,718,288 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,080,483 |
Other employee benefits | $558,508 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $38,711 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $785,665 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $269,749 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $461,795 |
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 | $2,881 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,638,840 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,845,867 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $727,951 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,120 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,398,511 |
Total assets | $3,977,449 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $396,277 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $63,480 |
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 | $3,656,594 |
Total liabilities | $4,116,351 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$151,605 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,703 |
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 | $3,977,449 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Link Community Charter School Inc has recieved totaling $542,977.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association A New Jersey Non-Profi Hamilton, NJ PURPOSE: CSP GRANT | $542,972 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Sanford School Inc Hockessin, DE | $33,539,309 | $20,013,159 |
Speyer Legacy School New York, NY | $16,160,814 | $25,812,126 |
Lancaster Country Day School Lancaster, PA | $75,848,302 | $20,350,115 |
Freire Charter School Philadelphia, PA | $7,896,247 | $17,871,218 |
Academy In Manayunk Inc Conshohocken, PA | $64,687,092 | $23,625,839 |
Sussex Academy Of Arts & Sciences Inc Georgetown, DE | $42,610,221 | $13,826,672 |
Celebrate The Children Inc Denville, NJ | $8,659,449 | $15,671,388 |
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School Rochester, NY | $9,947,408 | $17,341,158 |
Buckley Country Day School Roslyn, NY | $25,298,235 | $15,722,484 |
Big Apple Institute Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,985,995 | $17,005,118 |