Civic Intelligence

Link Unlimited Scholars

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 23-7386928

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Feb 16, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.LINKUNLIMITED.ORG

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2221 S State StChicago, IL 60616

(312) 225-5465

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

52nd percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$178,500

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

54th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,119,049

Up $321,819 (+12%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$2,921,210

Up $403,181 (+16%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$197,839

Down $81,362 (-29%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,921,169

Up $646,993 (+28%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$2,517,988

Up $443,972 (+21%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$403,181

Up $203,021 (+101%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $5,008,538Liabilities 2011: $70,326Net Assets 2011: $4,938,2122011Assets 2012: $4,869,220Liabilities 2012: $73,918Net Assets 2012: $4,795,3022012Assets 2013: $5,218,246Liabilities 2013: $35,092Net Assets 2013: $5,183,1542013Assets 2014: $5,067,612Liabilities 2014: $16,600Net Assets 2014: $5,051,0122014Assets 2015: $3,800,923Liabilities 2015: $48,134Net Assets 2015: $3,752,7892015Assets 2016: $2,979,576Liabilities 2016: $54,943Net Assets 2016: $2,924,6332016Assets 2017: $4,216,335Liabilities 2017: $763,866Net Assets 2017: $3,452,4692017Assets 2018: $2,796,948Liabilities 2018: $85,893Net Assets 2018: $2,711,0552018Assets 2019: $2,528,196Liabilities 2019: $210,327Net Assets 2019: $2,317,8692019Assets 2020: $2,797,230Liabilities 2020: $279,201Net Assets 2020: $2,518,0292020Assets 2021: $3,119,049Liabilities 2021: $197,839Net Assets 2021: $2,921,2102021Assets 2022: $3,211,618Liabilities 2022: $378,739Net Assets 2022: $2,832,8792022Assets 2023: $2,484,707Liabilities 2023: $293,162Net Assets 2023: $2,191,5452023Assets 2024: $2,503,799Liabilities 2024: $353,886Net Assets 2024: $2,149,9132024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,119,049
Liabilities$197,839
Net Assets$2,921,210
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $2,611,5832011Expenses 2012: $2,819,4572012Expenses 2013: $3,053,0842013Revenue 2014: $2,749,330Expenses 2014: $3,305,810Net Income 2014: -$556,4802014Revenue 2015: $2,331,481Expenses 2015: $3,629,706Net Income 2015: -$1,298,2252015Revenue 2016: $2,123,790Expenses 2016: $2,951,946Net Income 2016: -$828,1562016Revenue 2017: $3,057,467Expenses 2017: $2,710,923Net Income 2017: $346,5442017Revenue 2018: $2,074,412Expenses 2018: $2,931,287Net Income 2018: -$856,8752018Revenue 2019: $1,823,220Expenses 2019: $2,216,406Net Income 2019: -$393,1862019Revenue 2020: $2,274,176Expenses 2020: $2,074,016Net Income 2020: $200,1602020Revenue 2021: $2,921,169Expenses 2021: $2,517,988Net Income 2021: $403,1812021Revenue 2022: $3,147,856Expenses 2022: $3,237,111Net Income 2022: -$89,2552022Revenue 2023: $2,549,480Expenses 2023: $3,190,814Net Income 2023: -$641,3342023Revenue 2024: $2,517,091Expenses 2024: $2,558,233Net Income 2024: -$41,1422024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,921,169
Expenses$2,517,988
Net Income$403,181
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Feb 16, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,921,169
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect Black students with resources and opportunities that strengthen the necessary skills to succeed as they advance to, through, and beyond college.

See schedule o for mission statement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$581,166$847,769▲ $266,603
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$878,403$797,675▼ $80,728
Pledges and Grants Receivable$725,608$650,692▼ $74,916
Accounts Receivable$90,600--
Investments Other Securities-$72,160-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,233$8,725▼ $4,508
Total Assets$2,797,230$3,119,049▲ $321,819
Other Assets Total$508,220$742,028▲ $233,808
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$114,250-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$279,201$83,589▼ $195,612
Total Liabilities$279,201$197,839▼ $81,362
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,274,466$1,565,018▲ $290,552
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,243,563$1,356,192▲ $112,629
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,518,029$2,921,210▲ $403,181
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,797,230$3,119,049▲ $321,819

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$695,747$930,156$1,625,903
Land$100,000-$100,000
Equipment$1,928$81,554$83,482
Other Assets Org$742,028--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jonathan T SwainPresident and CEOFT$178,500$178,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stephen C HackneyChairman
Gilda Livingston SpencerSenior Vice President
Aisha LavinierMember
Allen P AshleyMember
Anthony R AsheMember
Bill FausoneMember
Brent BaccusMember
Craig RicheyMember
Daniel CoxMember
David NeithercutMember
Franklin ReynoldsMember
George LombardiMember
Jason DejonkerMember
Julie WelbornMember
Kenneth JohnsonMember
Leeandre KahnMember
Matthew PanzicaMember
Michael RevordMember
Nancy BakerMember
Paul CrimminsMember
Robert GriggsMember
Thomas F HynesMember
Torrence D MooreMember
Howard BlumsteinPast Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,914,263
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,776
Other Revenue
$5,130
All Other Contributions
$2,856,294
Change in Net Assets
$403,181

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,921,169
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,921,169
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,921,169
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,246,540
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$987,285
Total Fundraising Expense$302,887
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$284,163
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$588,031$44,245$42,414$674,690
Fees for Services Other$386,604$79,173$197,584$663,361
Grants to Domestic Individuals$284,163--$284,163
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$124,950$35,700$17,850$178,500
Payroll Taxes$113,619$10,902$9,574$134,095
Depreciation Depletion$61,545$7,641$12,368$81,554
All Other Expenses$6,298$11,386$7,837$25,521
Insurance-$13,455-$13,455
Office Expenses$11,001$1,997$132$13,130
Other Expenses$26,294$11,595$1,644$11,595
Advertising--$10,000$10,000
Total Functional Expenses$1,637,149$577,952$302,887$2,517,988

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,517,988
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,517,988
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,517,988
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Business Council----
Golf Outing----
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is provided to each board member at the board meeting where the financial statements audit is presented. The board members ask questions and review the form 990 prior to the board meeting so that questions, if applicable, can be answered.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Contracts, awards, and grants are reviewed by the board prior to approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board sets a committee that is responsible for using a search firm to hire key employees. The search firm's responsibility is to also determine salaries based on comparisons with other nonprofits of similar size missions. After review and deliberation, an amount is proposed and the final decision and approval is made by the governing board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Link Unlimited Scholars
EIN
23-7386928
Phone
3122255465
Address
2221 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Signing Officer

Name
Jonathan T Swain
Title
President and CEO
Phone
3122255465
Signed
2022-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jonathan T Swain
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
24
Independent Board Members
24
Employees
11
Volunteers
273

Preparer

Firm
Sassetti LLC
Address
2107 SWIFT DRIVE SUITE 210, OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Preparer
Jeff Schroeder
Phone
7083861433
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part I, Line 1

“Link unlimited scholars' mission is to connect high potential african american high school students with mentors, resources, and foundational skills required for success as they advance into, through, and beyond college.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees: program service expenses 386,604. Management and general expenses 79,173. Fundraising expenses 197,584. Total expenses 663,361.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No change from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Link has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that link was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of june 30, 2020.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,119,049
Liabilities
$197,839
Net assets
$2,921,210
Revenue
$2,921,169
Expenses
$2,517,988
Net income
$403,181
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.50$0.35$2.15$2.52$2.56$0.04
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.48$0.29$2.19$2.55$3.19$0.64
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.21$0.38$2.83$3.15$3.24$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.12$0.20$2.92$2.92$2.52$0.40
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.80$0.28$2.52$2.27$2.07$0.20
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.53$0.21$2.32$1.82$2.22$0.39
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.80$0.09$2.71$2.07$2.93$0.86
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.22$0.76$3.45$3.06$2.71$0.35
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.05$2.92$2.12$2.95$0.83
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$0.05$3.75$2.33$3.63$1.30
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.07$0.02$5.05$2.75$3.31$0.56
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.22$0.04$5.18$3.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.87$0.07$4.80$2.82
2011XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.01$0.07$4.94$2.61
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