The Link School

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 32-0201442

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Nov 29, 2024

Organization Profile www.TheLinkSchool.org

PO Box 6330Buena Vista, CO 81211

(719) 395-6797

Siviq Scores

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

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

-73%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

$143,868

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.8% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets16th percentile

Assets

$5,792,323

Up $398,788 (+7.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

$5,767,050

Up $412,819 (+7.7%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$25,273

Down $14,031 (-36%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentile Net Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$659,666

Down $569,342 (-46%) from 2022

Expenses

$1,143,920

Up $202,407 (+21%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$484,254

Down $771,749 (-268%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

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

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2024

Assets$5,792,323

Liabilities$25,273

Net Assets$5,767,050

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

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2024

Revenue$659,666

Expenses$1,143,920

Net Income-$484,254

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed: Nov 29, 2024
Return Version: 2023v6.0
Gross Receipts: $659,666

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Link School is life-preparation focused and offers students of, and those interested in, Christian Science an experimental high school program through a mosaic of college-prep academics, individual projects, service opportunities, wilderness experiences, and spiritual exploration in a democratic community. We serve 12 to 15 students.

To provide an alternative, expeditionary high school experience for Christian Science students who want or need something different from a traditional high school, academic setting.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$3,303,190	$3,179,429	▼ $123,761
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities	$2,141,496	$2,218,148	▲ $76,652
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$531,439	$274,861	▼ $256,578
Accounts Receivable	$38,378	$28,778	▼ $9,600
Total Assets	$6,052,978	$5,792,323	▼ $260,655
Other Assets Total	$38,475	$91,107	▲ $52,632
Liabilities
Other Liabilities	$31,890	$25,273	▼ $6,617
Total Liabilities	$31,890	$25,273	▼ $6,617
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$5,771,088	$5,767,050	▼ $4,038
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions	$250,000	-	-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$6,021,088	$5,767,050	▼ $254,038
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$6,052,978	$5,792,323	▼ $260,655

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Equipment	$3,162,046	$1,671,454	$4,833,500
Other Land Buildings	$11,141	$5,236	$16,377
Buildings	$6,242	$473	$6,715

Endowment Activity

Period	Beginning	Contrib.	Gain/Loss	Other Uses	End
2023	$1,534,006	$475,211	▲ $345,783	-	$2,355,000
2022	$1,534,006	-	-	-	$1,534,006
2021	$1,617,229	$2,986	▼ $86,209	-	$1,534,006
2020	$1,389,095	$375,519	▼ $147,385	-	$1,617,229
2019	-	$1,389,095	-	-	$1,389,095

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Total
James J Orlet Jr	Executive Director, Board Member	FT	$143,868	$143,868

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
John Abdelnour	Chair
Allison Terry	Board Member
Mark Pecheck	Board Member
Tracy Price	Board Member
Shannon Horst	Secretary

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $399,864
Program Service Revenue: $119,835
Investment Income: $115,567
Other Revenue: $24,400
All Other Contributions: $399,864
Change in Net Assets: $-484,254

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$595,022
Other Expenses	$548,898
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0
Total Fundraising Expense	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$341,660	$42,128	-	$383,788
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$71,934	$71,934	-	$143,868
Depreciation Depletion	$123,761	-	-	$123,761
Insurance	$69,505	$19,172	-	$88,677
Travel	$68,296	-	-	$68,296
Payroll Taxes	$46,941	$9,588	-	$56,529
Other Expenses	$43,159	-	-	$43,159
All Other Expenses	$25,164	$13,335	-	$38,499
Office Expenses	-	$21,844	-	$21,844
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees	-	$19,131	-	$19,131
Information Technology	-	$15,355	-	$15,355
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$12,000	-	$12,000
Pension Plan Contributions	$7,398	$3,358	-	$10,756
Fees for Services Legal	-	$187	-	$187
Other Employee Benefits	$64	$17	-	$81
Total Functional Expenses	$915,871	$228,049	$0	$1,143,920

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Federal income taxes	$14,691
Deposits	$5,997
Payroll Taxes Payable	$4,539
Credit Cards Payable	$46
Pension Payable	-

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant: No
Annual disclosure for covered persons: 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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: The Link School
EIN: 32-0201442
Phone: 7193956797
Address: PO Box 6330, Buena Vista, CO 81211

Signing Officer

Name: James J Orlet JR
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 7193956797
Signed: 2024-11-29
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: James J Orlet JR
Formed: 2007
Legal Domicile: Co
Voting Board Members: 6
Independent Board Members: 5
Employees: 13

Preparer

Firm: Steen & Associates LLC
Address: PO Box 429, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Preparer: Erick R Steen
Phone: 7193958668

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Vehicles 19,154”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Student Activities 1,213”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Miscellaneous 7,077”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Professional Development 1,262”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“CS Practitioner/Nurse 4,796”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Accreditation Costs 4,995”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $5,792,323
Liabilities: $25,273
Net assets: $5,767,050
Revenue: $659,666
Expenses: $1,143,920
Net income: -$484,254

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$5.74	$0.02	$5.72	$0.91	$1.15	$0.25
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$5.79	$0.03	$5.77	$0.66	$1.14	$0.48
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$5.39	$0.04	$5.35	$1.23	$0.94	$0.29
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.	$5.51	$0.36	$5.15	$1.32	$0.87	$0.45
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.	$5.05	$0.20	$4.85	$2.19	$0.97	$1.23