Nonprofit · EIN 84-2322727
WIDOWS LINK
Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, KY 42103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,847 | $91,270 | $9,577 | $43,875 | $3,839 | $40,036 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $116,197 | $87,148 | $29,049 | $32,195 | – | $32,195 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,389
- Program service revenue
- $6,724
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $692
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,958
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $25,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,456
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $13,035
- Other expenses
- $30,779
- Program services (functional)
- $76,241
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,195
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,875
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,839
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,036
- Cash, savings and investments
- $26,576
- Gross receipts
- $104,073
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE CRAFT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $25,000 |
| CHRIS CRAFT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| MARK DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KEN POUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE CRAFT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $19,200 |
| CHRIS CRAFT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MARK DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEN POUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 129 WASHINGTON AVE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42103-7959
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 780 TALLADOGA CREEK DR, TALLADEGA AL 35160
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- MARLENE CRAFT, 780 TALLADOGA CREEK DR, TALLADEGA AL 35160
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MARLENE CRAFT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (334) 327-8513
- Website
- https://widowslink.org/
- Return prepared by
- Deanna Scoma CPA
Mission
WIDOWS LINK IS A MINISTRY THAT HELPS WIDOWS CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, DISCOVER THE LOVE GOD HAS FOR THEM, AND EMPOWER THEM TO FULFILL THE PLAN GOD HAS FOR THEIR LIFE. WIDOWHOOD IS ONLY THE NEXT STEP IN THE PLAN GOD HAS FOR A WIDOW AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP WIDOWS LIVE LIFE FULLY IN THIS SEASON OF THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- WE HAVE ASSISTED 100S OF PEOPLE IN THEIR JOURNEY OF GRIEF INCLUDING OVER 1,200 WIDOWS; HELPED AND EQUIPED OVER 240 CHURCHES TO BEGIN A WIDOWS MINISTRY; ASSISTED MULTIPLE OTHER WIDOWS MINISTRY WITH IDEAS ON HOW TO BETTER MINISTER TO WIDOWS; MENTORED OUR 3 WIDOWS MISSIONARY ASSOCIATES; AND SHARED ABOUT THE MINISTRY TO OVER 8,000 PEOPLE. IN 2024 WE PUBLISHED OUR BOOK IN SPANISH.Expenses $76,241
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
- 84-2322727
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,875
- Income (IRS master file)
- $104,073
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,847 | $91,270 | $43,875 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $116,197 | $87,148 | $32,195 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: MARLENE CRAFT | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: MARLENE CRAFT | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 84-2322727).
Questions about WIDOWS LINK
- What is the EIN of WIDOWS LINK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WIDOWS LINK is 84-2322727.
- Is WIDOWS LINK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to WIDOWS LINK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WIDOWS LINK 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 WIDOWS LINK 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 WIDOWS LINK 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 WIDOWS LINK?
- The 990-N for 2021 names MARLENE CRAFT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WIDOWS LINK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $25,000 (MARLENE CRAFT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WIDOWS LINK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $100,847, expenses of $91,270 and total assets of $43,875 at year end.
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