Nonprofit · EIN 85-2654689
LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $179,728 | $165,807 | $13,921 | $276,635 | $53 | $276,582 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $155,394 | $107,687 | $47,707 | $262,703 | $42 | $262,661 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $139,338 | $81,985 | $57,353 | $214,993 | $39 | $214,954 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $172,710
- Investment income
- $7,018
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $44,835
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,734
- Other expenses
- $105,073
- Program services (functional)
- $162,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $262,703
- Total assets, end of year
- $276,635
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53
- Net assets, end of year
- $276,582
- Cash, savings and investments
- $271,247
- Gross receipts
- $179,728
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMON BAIDYA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $44,835 | $15,899 |
| TIMOTHY DANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PATON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT COLE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HOGLUND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMON BAIDYA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $36,900 | $15,796 |
| TIMOTHY DANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PATON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT COLE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HOGLUND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMON BAIDYA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 30 | $52,387 | $10,096 |
| TIMOTHY DANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE PATON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT COLE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HOGLUND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5930 SPURWOOD DR, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80918-8101
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 5930 Spurwood Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80918
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Curt Cole, 15717 N Chestnut Street, Smithville MO 64089
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DIANE PATON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (719) 440-8135
- Website
- www.linkeducational.org
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP IS TO OPERATE EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING AND MENTORING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT AND SERVE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN BANGLADESH.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND STAFF THAT ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EDUCATIONExpenses $162,163
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 | 990-EZ 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
- 85-2654689
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $276,635
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,728
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $179,728 | $165,807 | $276,635 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $155,394 | $107,687 | $262,703 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $139,338 | $81,985 | $214,993 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Curt Cole | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-2654689).
Questions about LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP
- What is the EIN of LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP is 85-2654689.
- Is LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP 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 EDUCATIONAL GROUP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Curt Cole.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,835 (SIMON BAIDYA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LINK EDUCATIONAL GROUP have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $179,728, expenses of $165,807 and total assets of $276,635 at year end.
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