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Linden Fund USA

EIN 11-3485488 · Brooklyn, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE LINDEN FUND USA IS TO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE REVITALIZATION OF REGION 10 IN GUYANA, WHICH INCLUDES LINDEN AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE LINDEN FUND USA FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ENTITIES WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. IT SHALL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, MEDICAL, AND ECONOMIC STANDING AND WELLBEING OF REGION 10.

Income
$103,777
Spending
$82,865
Reserves
11.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Highest pay
$2,000, treasurer - see schedule o

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $33,537 spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH THROUGH ACTIVE CULTIVATION OF NEW AND EXISTING COLLABORATIONS WITH THE MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AS WELL AS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  2. $13,901 spent. UG SCHOLARSHIPS: LFU MANAGES SEVERAL UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA (LFU) SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE FUNDED BY DONORS WHO DESIRE TO OFFER TERTIARY LEVEL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUTHS IN LINDEN AND REGION 10. THE MCCAMMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS STUDYING AGRICULTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA AND THE GUYANA SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. THE TERRY BOVELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SUPPORTS THE COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS OF GRADUATES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR SUCCESS (SFS) PROGRAM AND IS AWARDED ON CASE-BY CASE BASIS.
  3. $2,914 spent. TEACHERS WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOPS PROVIDE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WITH CRITICAL TRAINING IN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS ON CLASSROOM AND INSTRUCTIONAL BEST PRACTICES, FROM NURSERY TO HIGH SCHOOL. GUIDED BY A SURVEY OF SPECIFIC NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM, LFU EDUCATORS FOCUS ON DELIVERING IMMERSIVE SESSIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO MOVE TEACHING AND LEARNING TO A HIGHER LEVEL.
  4. $1,364 spent. SPELLING BEE COMPETITION: THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCE IN GRADE SIX STUDENTS FROM EACH OF THE NINE (9) PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LINDEN AND REGION 10. IT BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2009, AND IS ONE OF LFU'S MOST VALUED ACTIVITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE SPELLING BEE COMPETITON IS USUALLY HELD DURING THE ANNUAL LINDEN TOWN WEEK CELEBRATIONS AND IS ATTENDED BY SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  5. $565 spent. SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM: SENIOR CITIZENS SUPPORT:IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 2020, LFU GUYANA INC. PRODUCED REUSABLE MASKS AND DELIVERED TWICE-PER-WEEK HOT MEALS FOR NINE WEEKS TO 150 SENIOR CITIZENS IN MID-2020. SUPPORT WAS EXTENDED TO DELIVERING HAMPERS TO 30 OF THE MOST FOOD-INSECURE FROM AUGUST TO DECEMBER.IN 2021, SPECIAL MEAL DELIVERIES WERE MADE IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER'S AND FATHER'S DAY TO 150 ELDERLY RESIDENTS, WITH DECEMBER HOLIDAY DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO THE SAME COHORT. SINCE THEN, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ENGAGE THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY IS UNDERWAY WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING A GROUP OF RE-MIGRANT SENIORS. LFU GUYANA INC. INITIATED A SERIES OF SURVEYS AMONG THE SENIORS, RESULTING IN GATHERING 225 DISTINCT SURVEY RESULTS THAT REVEALED THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS, LEADING TO THE LAUNCH OF THE "SENIOR LIME" INITIATIVE IN 2024 THAT WILL SEE QUARTERLY SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE ELDERLY IN LINDEN AND THE ENVIRONS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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