The Link School

EIN: 320201442 501(c)(3) Education

Buena Vista, CO

Total Revenue
$659,666
Total Expenses
$1,143,920
Total Assets
$5,792,323
Net Assets
$5,767,050
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
James J Orlet JR
Phone
7193956797
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Link School, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $660K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $399,864
Program Service Revenue $119,835
Investment Income $115,567
Other Revenue $24,400
TOTAL REVENUE $659,666

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $595,022
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $915,871
Other Expenses $548,898
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,143,920

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $659,666 $1,639,920 -0.6%
Expenses $1,143,920 $1,167,768 0.0%
Net Income $-484,254 $472,152 -2.0%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$143,868
Total Directors
6
$143,868
Key Employees
1
$143,868
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James J Orlet Jr Executive Director, Board Member 090.00
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$143,868 $0 $143,868
John Abdelnour Chair 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Horst Secretary 001.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Price Board Member 001.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Pecheck Board Member 002.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Terry Board Member 001.50
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $659,666 $1,143,920 $5,792,323 $-484,254
2023 $1,639,920 $1,167,768 $6,052,978 $472,152
2022 $1,229,008 $941,513 $5,393,535 $287,495
2021 $1,322,176 $874,656 $5,508,746 $447,520
2020 $2,194,549 $966,306 $5,047,913 $1,228,243
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