Civic Intelligence

Link Educational Group

EIN 85-2654689 • 501(c)3 • Colorado Springs, CO

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

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.

5930 Spurwood DriveColorado Springs, CO 80918

www.linkeducational.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$52,696

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

77th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$262,703

Up $47,710 (+22%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$42

Up $3 (+7.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$262,661

Up $47,707 (+22%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$155,394

Up $16,056 (+12%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$107,687

Up $25,702 (+31%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$47,707

Down $9,646 (-17%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2020: $4,977Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2022: $157,601Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $157,6012022Assets 2023: $214,993Liabilities 2023: $39Net Assets 2023: $214,9542023Assets 2024: $262,703Liabilities 2024: $42Net Assets 2024: $262,6612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$262,703
Liabilities$42
Net Assets$262,661

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2020: $6,500Expenses 2020: $1,523Net Income 2020: $4,9772020Revenue 2022: $158,267Expenses 2022: $4,863Net Income 2022: $153,4042022Revenue 2023: $139,338Expenses 2023: $81,985Net Income 2023: $57,3532023Revenue 2024: $155,394Expenses 2024: $107,687Net Income 2024: $47,7072024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$155,394
Expenses$107,687
Net Income$47,707

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$155,394
Mission and Program Overview

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 Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND STAFF THAT ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN EDUCATION$0$105,342
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SIMON BAIDYAPresident & CEOFT$36,900$15,796$52,696
TIMOTHY DANEDirector-$0--
DIANE PATONTreasurer-$0--
CURT COLEChairman-$0--
TIMOTHY HOGLUNDSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Link Educational Group
EIN
85-2654689
Phone
7194408135
Address
5930 SPURWOOD DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Paton
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7194408135
Signed
2025-06-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
90 S CASCADE AVE SUITE 200, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
Preparer
Katherine Schaffer
Phone
7195310445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: interest income. Amount: 6,511.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: community development. Amount: 42,436. Description: educational assistance. Amount: 4,360. Description: professional development. Amount: 875. Description: office equipment. Amount: 117. Description: bank fees. Amount: 1,243. Description: technology. Amount: 334. Description: licenses & fees. Amount: 767. Description: payroll taxes. Amount: 2,989. Description: program administration. Amount: 1,870. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 54,991.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: prepaid expenses. Beg. Of year amount: 613. End of year amount: 950.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: famli payable. Beg. Of year amount: 39. End of year amount: 42.

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