LINK Unlimited Scholars

EIN: 237386928 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$3,907,812
Total Expenses
$2,518,992
Total Assets
$4,414,038
Net Assets
$3,540,460
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DR TOINETTE GUNN
Phone
3122644212
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LINK Unlimited Scholars, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

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

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,097,062
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,798,154
Other Revenue $12,596
TOTAL REVENUE $3,907,812

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $300,117
Salaries & Benefits $1,458,236
Fundraising Expenses $388,961
Program Expenses $1,682,249
Other Expenses $760,639
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,518,992

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,907,812 $2,517,091 +0.6%
Expenses $2,518,992 $2,558,233 0.0%
Net Income $1,388,820 $-41,142 -34.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
19
Employees
31
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$267,356
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR TOINETTE GUNN President & CEO 50.00
Officer
$255,320 $12,036 $267,356
CAMIELLE L TAYLOR MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
$109,529 $10,568 $120,097
STEPHEN HACKNEY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH JOHNSON Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG RICHEY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILDA SPENCER Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TORRENCE MOORE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AISHA LAVINIER Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HYNES Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANKLIN REYNOLDS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY ASHE VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MILLER-MAY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA KNIGHT Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY MATHURIN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG DUNHAM Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE DEE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN NAPOLITANO Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD BOURELLY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC PATTON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SAMPSON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WILLIAMS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,907,812 $2,518,992 $4,414,038 $1,388,820
2024 $2,517,091 $2,558,233 $2,503,799 $-41,142
2023 $2,549,480 $3,190,814 $2,484,707 $-641,334
2022 $3,147,856 $3,237,111 $3,211,618 $-89,255
2021 $2,921,169 $2,517,988 $3,119,049 $403,181
2020 $2,274,176 $2,074,016 $2,797,230 $200,160
2019 $1,823,220 $2,216,406 $2,528,196 $-393,186
2018 $2,074,412 $2,931,287 $2,796,948 $-856,875
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