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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3572522

LINKS TO SUCCESS

Tax-exempt · ARCADIA, FL 34265

Financials

$204K$120K2022$217K$233K2023$493K$503K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINKS TO SUCCESS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$492,551$503,007-$10,456$131,002$28,377$102,625
December 31, 2023990$216,759$233,348-$16,589$110,544$0$110,544
December 31, 2022990$203,967$119,810$84,157$127,133$0$127,133
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$492,551
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,060
Other salaries and wages
$334,337
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$334,337
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$666
Accounting fees
$2,200
Occupancy
$14,034
Travel
$24,879
Program services (functional)
$282,623
Management and general (functional)
$220,308
Fundraising (functional)
$76

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$110,544
Total assets, end of year
$131,002
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,377
Net assets, end of year
$102,625
Net assets without donor restrictions
$102,625
Gross receipts
$492,551
Employees
11
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley CooneExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$82,961
Edith AndradeBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
10$4,060
Anthony HyattBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Clara AlvarezBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
NaKayla StewartBoard Chairman
Institutional trustee
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley CooneExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$55,000
Edith AndradeBoard Secretary
Officer
5$2,860
Everlena RichardsonBoard Chairman & Financial Officer
Trustee or director
2$300
Nakayla StewartBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Brianna HarrisBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Tonya WallceBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley CooneExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$46,800
Edith AndradeBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
10$1,693
Maria CooneBoard Member
Institutional trustee, Officer
20$1,500
Everlena RichardsonBoard Chairman & Financial Officer
Trustee or director
2$200
Nakayla StewartBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 864, ARCADIA, FL 34265-0864
In care of
% EVERLENA RICHARDSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
907 South Orange Avenue, Arcadia FL 34266
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ASHLEY COONE, 1052 RAINBOW AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL 34266
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Everlena Richardson, 907 South Orange Avenue, Arcadia FL 34266
Signed the 990
ASHLEY COONE, FOUNDER/DIRECTOR
Phone
(863) 990-0527

Mission

The mission of Links 2 Success is to help at-risk/low-income youth in Desoto County discover their potential. This organization helps students discover other avenues of success besides college but also helps pave the way for those who want to attend college.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • College and Career Program - Program Costs Initiative: Links to Success strategically broadened the College and Career program, previously focused on juniors and seniors, to include freshmen and sophomores. This expansion demonstrates our commitment to early and comprehensive educational support. Enhancements: The program evolved from a summer-centric model to a more robust year-round initiative. We introduced monthly workshops on leadership, career exploration, financial literacy, meal preparation, and decision-making. Field trips now encompass visits to technical schools, offering a wider perspective on educational and career opportunities. Family Involvement: To ensure holistic support, we engaged families in the educational process, including providing translators for for non-English speaking participants, thereby fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Impact: This expansion resulted in a 55% increase in program participation, evidencing the successful broadening of our outreach. College and Career Program- Employee Costs Hiring Strategy: Recognizing the need for personalized guidance, we hired a dedicated mentor to support our senior students with college and scholarship applications. The mentor's role expanded to include students across all high school grades. Role Expansion: This mentor was instrumental in planning and executing the enhanced range of workshops, managing the influx of new students, engaging with families, and maintaining liaison with the Executive Director. Impact: This strategic hire necessitated a 100% increase in program employee costs. However, this investment was crucial in expanding our services and achieving our goal of broadening educational support to a larger and more diverse student body. College and Career Program- Contract Services Strategic Hiring: A Project Analyst was hired to augment our operational efficiency. This role included identifying funding sources, managing grant proposals, and creating reports and data visualizations. Program Management: Their expertise in data analysis and project management significantly enhanced our program's scope, schedule, cost, and quality management. Impact: These efforts resulted in a 546% increase in funding revenue, a key factor in the substantial growth of the College & Career program. These strategic enhancements to the College and Career Program at Links to Success have improved our service delivery and significantly impacted the lives of the youth we serve. Our focus on inclusivity, comprehensive educational support, and expanded learning opportunities positions us to continue making meaningful contributions to our community's youth's education and career readiness.
    Expenses $282,623 · grants $282,623
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What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3572522
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$131,002
Income (IRS master file)
$492,551

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$492,551$503,007$131,002XML
990December 2023$216,759$233,348$110,544XML
990December 2022$203,967$119,810$127,133XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Everlena Richardson
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Everlena Richardson
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3572522).

Questions about LINKS TO SUCCESS

What is the EIN of LINKS TO SUCCESS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS TO SUCCESS is 45-3572522.
Is LINKS TO SUCCESS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to LINKS TO SUCCESS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LINKS TO SUCCESS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LINKS TO SUCCESS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LINKS TO SUCCESS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LINKS TO SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ASHLEY COONE.
Who are the officers and directors of LINKS TO SUCCESS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,961 (Ashley Coone, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LINKS TO SUCCESS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $492,551, expenses of $503,007 and total assets of $131,002 at year end.

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