Nonprofit · EIN 11-3485488
LINDEN FUND USA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BROOKLYN, NY 11210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $103,777 | $82,865 | $20,912 | $83,872 | $3,050 | $80,822 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $71,696 | $57,720 | $13,976 | $60,435 | $525 | $59,910 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,046
- Program service revenue
- $48,496
- Investment income
- $8
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,123
- Other revenue
- $350
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,901
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,578
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,850
- Printing, publications and postage
- $893
- Other expenses
- $51,643
- Program services (functional)
- $52,281
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $60,435
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,872
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,050
- Net assets, end of year
- $80,822
- Cash, savings and investments
- $83,872
- Gross receipts
- $158,130
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYRILENE HWRIGHT | TREASURER - SEE SCHEDULE O | 25 | $2,000 |
| PAULA WALCOTT-QUINTIN | CHAIRPERSON | 20 | $0 |
| KEITH SEMPLE | VICE-CHAIR | 10 | $0 |
| KENNETH FOGENAY | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DEON ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| FRANCINE BROTHERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN CASEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAMANI CORBIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHONA WRIGHT-HALLEY | DIRECTOR | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYRILENE HWRIGHT | TREASURER - SEE SCHEDULE O | 25 | $2,000 |
| PAULA WALCOTT-QUINTIN | CHAIRPERSON | 15 | $0 |
| KEITH SEMPLE | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| KENNETH FOGENAY | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 |
| DEON ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| FRANCINE BROTHERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JOAN CASEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| DAMANI CORBIN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
| KEITH SIMON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| SHONA WRIGHT-HALLEY | DIRECTOR | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 101028, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-8028
- In care of
- % SAME WRIGHT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO BOX 101028, BROOKLYN NY 112108028
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Cyrilene H Wright, PO Box 101028, Brooklyn NY 11210
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PAULA WALCOTT-QUINTIN, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (718) 635-0117
- Website
- WWW.LINDENFUND.ORG
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE LINDEN FUND USA IS TO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE REVITALIZATION OF REGION 10 IN GUYANA, WHICH INCLUDES LINDEN AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE LINDEN FUND USA FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ENTITIES WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. IT SHALL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, MEDICAL, AND ECONOMIC STANDING AND WELLBEING OF REGION 10.
Program accomplishments
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH THROUGH ACTIVE CULTIVATION OF NEW AND EXISTING COLLABORATIONS WITH THE MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AS WELL AS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.Expenses $33,537
- UG SCHOLARSHIPS: LFU MANAGES SEVERAL UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA (LFU) SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE FUNDED BY DONORS WHO DESIRE TO OFFER TERTIARY LEVEL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTHS IN LINDEN AND REGION 10. THE MCCAMMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS STUDYING AGRICULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA AND THE GUYANA SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. THE TERRY BOVELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTS THE COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS OF GRADUATES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUCCESS (SFS) PROGRAM AND IS AWARDED ON CASE-BY CASE BASIS.Expenses $13,901 · grants $13,901
- TEACHERS WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOPS PROVIDE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WITH CRITICAL TRAINING IN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ON CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL BEST PRACTICES, FROM NURSERY TO HIGH SCHOOL. GUIDED BY A SURVEY OF SPECIFIC NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM, LFU EDUCATORS FOCUS ON DELIVERING IMMERSIVE SESSIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MOVE TEACHING AND LEARNING TO A HIGHER LEVEL.Expenses $2,914
- SPELLING BEE COMPETITION: THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN GRADE SIX STUDENTS FROM EACH OF THE NINE (9) PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LINDEN AND REGION 10. IT BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2009, AND IS ONE OF LFU'S MOST VALUED ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE SPELLING BEE COMPETITON IS USUALLY HELD DURING THE ANNUAL LINDEN TOWN WEEK CELEBRATIONS AND IS ATTENDED BY SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,364
- SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM: SENIOR CITIZENS SUPPORT:IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2020, LFU GUYANA INC. PRODUCED REUSABLE MASKS AND DELIVERED TWICE-PER-WEEK HOT MEALS FOR NINE WEEKS TO 150 SENIOR CITIZENS IN MID-2020. SUPPORT WAS EXTENDED TO DELIVERING HAMPERS TO 30 OF THE MOST FOOD-INSECURE FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER.IN 2021, SPECIAL MEAL DELIVERIES WERE MADE IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER'S AND FATHER'S DAY TO 150 ELDERLY RESIDENTS, WITH DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO THE SAME COHORT. SINCE THEN, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ENGAGE THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY IS UNDERWAY WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING A GROUP OF RE-MIGRANT SENIORS. LFU GUYANA INC. INITIATED A SERIES OF SURVEYS AMONG THE SENIORS, RESULTING IN GATHERING 225 DISTINCT SURVEY RESULTS THAT REVEALED THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS, LEADING TO THE LAUNCH OF THE "SENIOR LIME" INITIATIVE IN 2024 THAT WILL SEE QUARTERLY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE ELDERLY IN LINDEN AND THE ENVIRONS.Expenses $565
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3485488
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,872
- Income (IRS master file)
- $158,130
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $103,777 | $82,865 | $83,872 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $71,696 | $57,720 | $60,435 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Cyrilene H Wright | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-3485488).
Questions about LINDEN FUND USA
- What is the EIN of LINDEN FUND USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINDEN FUND USA is 11-3485488.
- Is LINDEN FUND USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to LINDEN FUND USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINDEN FUND USA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LINDEN FUND USA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINDEN FUND USA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LINDEN FUND USA?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Cyrilene H Wright.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINDEN FUND USA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,000 (CYRILENE HWRIGHT, TREASURER - SEE SCHEDULE O).
- How much revenue does LINDEN FUND USA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $103,777, expenses of $82,865 and total assets of $83,872 at year end.
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