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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0632256

VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM

Tax-exempt · GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2022$1.5M$1.6M2023$1.4M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,364,859$1,376,478-$11,619$310,825$587,609-$276,784
September 30, 2024990$1,547,932$1,584,729-$36,797$357,465$742,240-$384,775
September 30, 2023990$1,075,345$1,143,968-$68,623$896,351$1,244,329-$347,978
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$133,292
of which government grants
$45,000
Program service revenue
$1,196,795
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$34,772
Other revenue
$34,772

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$140,000
Other salaries and wages
$480,083
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$843,265
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,780
Occupancy
$117,146
Travel
$3,765
Depreciation
$5,653
Program services (functional)
$769,862
Management and general (functional)
$574,256
Fundraising (functional)
$32,360

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$357,465
Total assets, end of year
$310,825
Total liabilities, end of year
$587,609
Net assets, end of year
-$276,784
Land, buildings and equipment
$17,145
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$276,784
Gross receipts
$1,364,859
Employees
15
Volunteers
167
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
CA

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 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
April BarnesPresident & CEO
Trustee or director
40$140,000
Morgan ZandonellaSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Lynn StewartVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Donn SilbermanTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Dr A Cathleen Greiner PhDChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Renah WolzingerPast Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
April BarnesPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$130,000
Lynn StewartSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kenia CuetoVice Chair
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dr A Cathleen Greiner PhDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Bo WangPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0
Renah WolzingerChairman
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
April BarnesPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$125,000
Lynn StewartSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kenia CuetoVice Chair
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dr A Cathleen Greiner PhDTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Bo WangPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0
Renah WolzingerChairman
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12365 LEWIS ST STE 101, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840-4684
In care of
% APRIL BARNES
Signed the 990
April Barnes, President
Phone
(949) 646-2520
Return prepared by
Lenning Tax and Accounting Services Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0632256 or by the name VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Vital Link's mission is to create the link between business and education to prepare students for the successful transition to a meaningful career.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A. Provide training for students to improve their workforce preparation skills. B. Assist students in developing an education and career plan aligned to their aptitudes and skillsC. Provide educators with opportunities to connect with buisness to better align their curriculum to match workplace needs.
    Expenses $769,862 · revenue $1,364,858

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0632256
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$310,825
Income (IRS master file)
$1,364,859

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,364,859$1,376,478$310,825XML
990September 2024$1,547,932$1,584,729$357,465XML
990September 2023$1,075,345$1,143,968$896,351XML
990September 2022$634,172$1,030,469$328,140IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS
990September 2017–––IRS

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 33-0632256).

Questions about VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM

What is the EIN of VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM is 33-0632256.
Is VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM 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 VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,000 (April Barnes, President & CEO).
How much revenue does VITAL LINK EDUCATION-BUSINESS CONSORTIUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,364,859, expenses of $1,376,478 and total assets of $310,825 at year end.

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