Nonprofit · EIN 42-0815363
LINK ASSOCIATES
Tax-exempt · WDM, IA 50266
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,510,324 | $16,920,530 | -$410,206 | $2,735,721 | $1,746,284 | $989,437 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,103,080 | $16,220,879 | -$117,799 | $3,507,763 | $2,108,120 | $1,399,643 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,236,221 | $15,424,026 | -$187,805 | $4,103,670 | $2,586,228 | $1,517,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $937,011
- of which government grants
- $565,801
- Program service revenue
- $15,573,313
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $341,593
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,673,475
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,085,316
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $57,161
- Occupancy
- $835,612
- Travel
- $997,014
- Depreciation
- $71,520
- Program services (functional)
- $15,287,602
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,632,928
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,507,763
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,735,721
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,746,284
- Net assets, end of year
- $989,437
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $731,039
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $989,437
- Gross receipts
- $16,510,324
- Employees
- 390
- Volunteers
- 1,730
- Year formed
- 1956
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA DUNSHEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $153,951 | $8,267 |
| ROBERT MUNGER | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,086 | $14,251 |
| BRANDON JOHNSON | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $42,467 | $0 |
| AMANDA CROSS | FORMER CFO Officer | 40 | $38,360 | $0 |
| SARAH KAVALIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA FOX | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY CARMICHAEL | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'DONNELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MUMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT BANZAHF | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA CARAVEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DELZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN DOTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BETHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY KERRIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENNY WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY DAHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK PELLEGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERI RANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPH UMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA DUNSHEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,039 | $32,174 |
| BONIFACE DAVAY | RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,460 | $2,199 |
| ROBERT MUNGER | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,472 | $9,681 |
| JOSHUA TRIPP | RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,714 | $3,997 |
| BRANDON JOHNSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR - FROM MARCH 2023 Officer | 40 | $70,613 | $0 |
| BRYON CHRISTENSEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR - THROUGH FEBRUARY 2023 Officer | 40 | $17,064 | $0 |
| MATT BANZAHF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM O'DONNELL | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA FOX | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MUMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KAVALIER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHMIDT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA CARAVEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DELZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY STEVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BETHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY KERRIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY DAHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PELLEGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY CARMICHAEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA MUELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI RANEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPH UMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA DUNSHEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $175,533 | $22,287 |
| JOSEPHINE FLOMO | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - HOME LEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,790 | $398 |
| YVETTE MIXON | TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,773 | $6,703 |
| BOB MUNGER | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,888 | $10,849 |
| KATHLEEN KIRSCHBAUM | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - HOME LEAD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,436 | $96 |
| JAY BRUNS | CORPORATE OPERATIONS DIREC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,261 | $91 |
| BRYON CHRISTENSEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR - THROUGH FEB. 2023 Officer | 40 | $78,357 | $21,793 |
| MATT BANZAHF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM O'DONNELL | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEISA FOX | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK MUMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH KAVALIER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHMIDT | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BRENNAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYDIA CARAVEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL DELZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY STEVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY BETHEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY KERRIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATASHA ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY DAHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PELLEGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON JOHNSON | FINANCE DIRECTOR - FROM MAR. 2023 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1452 29TH ST, WDM, IA 50266-1306
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LINDA DUNSHEE, 1452 29TH STREET, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502661306
- Signed the 990
- LINDA DUNSHEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (515) 262-8888
- Website
- WWW.LINKASSOCIATES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DENMAN CPA LLP
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES WHICH PERTAIN TO PREVENTION, CARE, EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES- PROVIDES TEMPORARY CARE AND SUPERVISION FOR FAMILY'S DISABLED CHILDREN OR DEPENDENT ADULTS.Expenses $9,720,052 · revenue $9,901,710
- TRANSPORTATION-PROVIDES SERVICES FOCUSED ON TRANSPORTING CONSUMERS TO LINK'S OFFICES SO THAT SAID CONSUMERS CAN EXPERIENCE OTHER SERVICES THAT LINK OFFERSExpenses $1,183,083 · revenue $1,205,194
- DAY HABILITATION-ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THE CONSUMER IN DEVELOPING OR MAINTAINING LIFE SKILLS AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.Expenses $2,486,885 · revenue $2,533,363
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SERVICE COORDINATION, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, LEISURE SERVICES, RENTAL HOMES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, DAYCARE SERVICES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.Expenses $1,897,582 · revenue $1,933,046
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0815363
- 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
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,735,721
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,510,324
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,510,324 | $16,920,530 | $2,735,721 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,103,080 | $16,220,879 | $3,507,763 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,236,221 | $15,424,026 | $4,103,670 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 42-0815363).
Questions about LINK ASSOCIATES
- What is the EIN of LINK ASSOCIATES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINK ASSOCIATES is 42-0815363.
- Is LINK ASSOCIATES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Are donations to LINK ASSOCIATES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINK ASSOCIATES 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 LINK ASSOCIATES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINK ASSOCIATES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LINK ASSOCIATES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDA DUNSHEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINK ASSOCIATES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,951 (LINDA DUNSHEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LINK ASSOCIATES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,510,324, expenses of $16,920,530 and total assets of $2,735,721 at year end.
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