Nonprofit · EIN 46-5614487
LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,826,640 | $8,485,282 | $341,358 | $2,349,886 | $3,563,054 | -$1,213,168 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,202,303 | $10,060,893 | -$858,590 | $3,190,338 | $4,744,864 | -$1,554,526 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,571,414 | $8,807,296 | -$235,882 | $4,179,271 | $4,875,207 | -$695,936 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,290,049
- of which government grants
- $2,195,931
- Program service revenue
- $6,401,260
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $135,331
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $545,329
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,558,268
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,595,588
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,231
- Accounting fees
- $34,000
- Occupancy
- $84,075
- Depreciation
- $310,380
- Program services (functional)
- $6,077,856
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,407,426
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,190,338
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,349,886
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,563,054
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,213,168
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,440
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,234,328
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,160
- Gross receipts
- $8,826,640
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA PILAR PARADISO | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $153,264 | $23,220 |
| LESLIE BAYNES | COO Officer | 40 | $121,711 | $18,439 |
| HANNAH KENNEDY | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $119,700 | $18,135 |
| GINA SCHIANO | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,581 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE ARIZMENDI | SPED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,388 | $0 |
| BIMA BAJE | SBA Officer | 8 | $42,886 | $22,487 |
| RICHARD S MARSHALL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KEY | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA DAUGHTRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCINA FOX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALECIA BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEKENNA BROWN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BOUCAUD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA EBANKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA PILAR PARADISO | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 30 | $157,463 | $65,000 | $9,448 |
| LESLIE BAYNES | COO Officer | 30 | $118,827 | $68,165 | $7,413 |
| GINA SCHIANO | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,913 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LYNSKEY | SPED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,117 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPHINE ARIZMENDI | SPED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,976 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH KENNEDY | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $87,360 | $0 | $5,261 |
| BIMA BAJE | SBA Officer | 8 | $45,022 | $0 | $19,741 |
| RICHARD S MARSHALL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KEY | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALECIA BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA DAUGHTRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA EBANKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCINA FOX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH NAAR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BOUCAUD | MEMBER BEG 1 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEKENNA BROWN | MEMBER BEG 2 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAITLYN BARKLEY | MEMBER UNTIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA PILAR PARADISO | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 30 | $149,352 | $60,000 | $41,283 |
| LESLIE BAYNES | COO Officer | 30 | $114,459 | $65,066 | $35,868 |
| KATHLEEN HESTER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 4 | $142,916 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA SCHIANO | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 4 | $122,743 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LYNSKEY | SPED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 4 | $100,692 | $0 | $0 |
| BIMA BAJE | SBA Officer | 4 | $41,614 | $0 | $17,272 |
| ALECIA BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAITLIN BARKLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REVELLE CLARK-AVIGNANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA DAUGHTRY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWNA EBANKS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCINA FOX | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD S MARSHALL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH NAAR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 23 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07114-2007
- In care of
- % LINK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JEFFREY KEY
- Signed the 990
- BIMA BAJE, SBA
- Phone
- (973) 642-0529
- Website
- WWW.LINKSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GALLEROS ROBINSON
Mission
LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS OF ALL ACADEMIC ABILITIES BY DEVELOPING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH A STRONG CURRICULUM, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, IMMERSION IN THE ARTS, AND AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO CORE VALUES. THIS WILL ALLOW THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL CITIZENS WHO GIVE BACK TO OTHERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, AND 8. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 341 STUDENTS. NEXT YEAR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL WILL COMPLETE ITS GRADE LEVEL EXPANSION AS IT CONTINUES WORKING TOWARDS FULL ENROLLMENT. BY EVERY INDICATOR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG CHARTER SCHOOL WITH GREAT PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON CORE VALUES, A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM, AND VIBRANT ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS ARMED WITH A STRONG BOARD, EXPERIENCED STAFF, A WELL-DEVELOPED MISSION, AND A 56 YEAR LEGACY OF SERVICE TO NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING CITIES.Expenses $4,758,937 · revenue $6,512,667
- 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.Expenses $943,538
- 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.Expenses $375,381 · revenue $23,924
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
- 46-5614487
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,349,886
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,826,640
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,826,640 | $8,485,282 | $2,349,886 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,202,303 | $10,060,893 | $3,190,338 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,571,414 | $8,807,296 | $4,179,271 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,150,201 | $8,474,595 | $4,733,248 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 46-5614487).
Questions about LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 46-5614487.
- Is LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JEFFREY KEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,264 (MARIA PILAR PARADISO, HEAD OF SCHO).
- How much revenue does LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,826,640, expenses of $8,485,282 and total assets of $2,349,886 at year end.
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