Nonprofit · EIN 85-0360455
THE LIFE LINK
Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,517,066 | $10,351,949 | $165,117 | $5,805,631 | $1,804,290 | $4,001,341 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,527,069 | $9,041,517 | $485,552 | $5,345,088 | $1,513,691 | $3,831,397 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,748,683 | $8,207,333 | $541,350 | $5,109,738 | $1,769,373 | $3,340,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,749,674
- of which government grants
- $6,095,823
- Program service revenue
- $3,701,828
- Investment income
- $39,721
- Net rental income
- $36,078
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,587
- Other revenue
- $25,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,231,611
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $340,943
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,195,073
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,517,379
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,824
- Accounting fees
- $40,123
- Occupancy
- $276,791
- Travel
- $93,240
- Depreciation
- $98,382
- Program services (functional)
- $9,071,409
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,139,320
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,220
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,345,088
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,805,631
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,804,290
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,001,341
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,423,348
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,968,923
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $32,418
- Gross receipts
- $10,547,272
- Employees
- 84
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEBERNARDI | CEO Officer | 40 | $173,358 | $35,657 |
| LYNN SANCHEZ | HUMAN TRAFF. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,392 | $16,116 |
| CHRISTY O'NEIL | CFO Officer | 40 | $118,850 | $13,078 |
| PAMELA YUS | DIR. OF OPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,114 | $15,061 |
| CRAIG O'HARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA PRUKOP | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN CONTRERAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SANCHEZ-GAGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MANZANARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEBERNARDI | CEO Officer | 40 | $169,473 | $28,076 |
| LYNN SANCHEZ | HUMAN TRAFF. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,990 | $13,868 |
| CHRISTY O'NEIL | CFO Officer | 40 | $113,109 | $11,815 |
| CRAIG O'HARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA PRUKOP | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHAVEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN CONTRERAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SANCHEZ-GAGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MANZANARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DEBERNARDI | CEO Officer | 40 | $129,274 | $23,636 |
| LYNN SANCHEZ | HUMAN TRAFF. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,017 | $11,386 |
| CHRISTY O'NEIL | CFO Officer | 40 | $93,603 | $9,184 |
| CRAIG O'HARE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA PRUKOP | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CHAVEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN CONTRERAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SANCHEZ-GAGNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MANZANARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2325 CERRILLOS RD, SANTA FE, NM 87505-3263
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRAIG O'HARE, 2325 CERRILLOS ROAD, SANTA FE, NM 87505
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL DEBERNARDI, CEO
- Phone
- (505) 438-0010
- Website
- WWW.THELIFELINK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SJT GROUP LLC
Mission
THE LIFE LINK HELPS HUNGRY, HOMELESS, AND DISPLACED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDING ADVANCED ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- THE LIFE LINK IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH BREAKING CYCLES OF CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, MENTAL ILLNESS, TRAUMA, EXPLOITATION, AND ADDICTION. WE CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS, EXPAND OUR REACH, AND IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT PROVIDE CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO THE MOST MARGINALIZED PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM DELIVERS INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, HOUSING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES ACROSS SANTA FE AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. OUR SUPPORTER BASE CONTINUES TO GROW, AWARENESS OF OUR SERVICES IS EXPANDING, AND WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED NEW WAYS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, INCLUDING A TELEHEALTH PLATFORM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUING THIS GROWTH AND DEEPENING THE IMPACT OF OUR MISSION.Expenses $9,071,409 · grants $3,231,611 · revenue $3,701,828
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
- 85-0360455
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20Z)
- Group exemption
- 7232
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,805,631
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,547,272
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,517,066 | $10,351,949 | $5,805,631 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,527,069 | $9,041,517 | $5,345,088 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,748,683 | $8,207,333 | $5,109,738 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,620,077 | $7,379,413 | $4,534,287 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $7,396,927 | $7,182,615 | $3,097,508 | 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 85-0360455).
Questions about THE LIFE LINK
- What is the EIN of THE LIFE LINK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LIFE LINK is 85-0360455.
- Is THE LIFE LINK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to THE LIFE LINK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does THE LIFE 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 THE LIFE LINK 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 THE LIFE LINK 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 THE LIFE LINK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CRAIG O'HARE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LIFE LINK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,358 (MICHAEL DEBERNARDI, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE LIFE LINK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,517,066, expenses of $10,351,949 and total assets of $5,805,631 at year end.
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