LINKING COMMUNITY NOW INC

EIN: 474796952 501(c)(3) Education

LAKELAND, FL

Total Revenue
$221,985
Total Expenses
$239,346
Total Assets
$39,232
Net Assets
$39,232
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
TRINITY LAURINO
Phone
8635767079
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LINKING COMMUNITY NOW INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $222K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

EMPOWER LAKELAND RESIDENTS TO BECOME MORE ENGAGED WITH THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH QUALITY, INDEPENDENT NEWS AND INFORMATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $201,257 Revenue: $221,209

THROUGH LKLDNOW, LINKING COMMUNITY NOW PUBLISHES HIGH-QUALITY JOUNALISM THAT SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY, ENCOURAGES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY IN LAKELAND, FLORIDA.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $221,209
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $776
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $221,985

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $180,230
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $201,257
Other Expenses $59,116
TOTAL EXPENSES $239,346

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $221,985 $169,155 +0.3%
Expenses $239,346 $212,902 +0.1%
Net Income $-17,361 $-43,747 -0.6%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

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
3
$56,834
Total Directors
9
$56,834
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TRINITY LAURINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$56,834 $0 $56,834
CHUCK MCDANAL CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LATRICE MOORE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE FITZWATER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APIRL MULLINS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM LINK PAST CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLIS HOOKS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN HOLLENKAMP DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON SELVAGE 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
2024 $221,985 $239,346 $39,232 $-17,361
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