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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2914714

LINK SCHOOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BATON ROUGE, LA 70815

Financials

$357K$449K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINK SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$356,526$449,072-$92,546$127,169$171,566-$44,397
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$177,923
of which government grants
$53,899
Program service revenue
$181,461
Investment income
-$2,858
Net gain from sales of assets
-$2,858
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$55,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$265,804
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,613
Occupancy
$64,112
Depreciation
$13,116
Program services (functional)
$392,571
Management and general (functional)
$52,031
Fundraising (functional)
$4,470

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$167,902
Total assets, end of year
$127,169
Total liabilities, end of year
$171,566
Net assets, end of year
-$44,397
Land, buildings and equipment
$56,498
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$44,397
Gross receipts
$359,384
Employees
12
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
LA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TERAN TRAUERNICHTDIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL
Trustee or director
40$48,654
JESSICA CARKUFFBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$233
SARAH SCHNAUDERDIRECTOR/HEAD OF SCHOOL
Trustee or director
40$0
JESSICA O'CONNORBOARD CHAIR
Officer
20$0
AMY FENNELLBOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER
Officer
20$0
JAMIN GARIDELBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0$0
JIMMY FREDERICKBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0$0
BRANDI SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10230 MOLLYLEA DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70815-4626
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARAH BRANSFORD SCHNAUDER, 10230 MOLLYLEA DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70815
Signed the 990
SARAH SCHNAUDER, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(225) 446-5465
Return prepared by
ERICKSEN KRENTEL LLP

Mission

THE LINK SCHOOL OFFERS IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GROW BY LINKING THEIR LEARNING STYLES AND INSPIRING THEM TO BUILD STRONG CHARACTER.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LINK SCHOOL PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION TO 52 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. 52% OF OUR STUDENTS ARE LOW INCOME. 46% OF OUR STUDENT POPULATION IS NEURODIVERGENT AND NEED A DYNAMIC CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT THEIR LEARNING. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS. OUR PARENTS ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH THEIR ACADEMIC GROWTH.
    Expenses $392,571 · revenue $178,603

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
87-2914714
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$127,169
Income (IRS master file)
$359,384

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2024
Posted by the IRS
March 10, 2025
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2024

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$356,526$449,072$127,169IRS

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 87-2914714).

Questions about LINK SCHOOL

What is the EIN of LINK SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINK SCHOOL is 87-2914714.
Is LINK SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2024 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2024.
Are donations to LINK SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LINK SCHOOL 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 SCHOOL 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 SCHOOL 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 SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH BRANSFORD SCHNAUDER.
Who are the officers and directors of LINK SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,654 (TERAN TRAUERNICHT, DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does LINK SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $356,526, expenses of $449,072 and total assets of $127,169 at year end.

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