Linc Nw
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide innovative collaborative solutions to economic, social, environmental, and spiritual challenges in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
- Income
- $813,373
- Spending
- $790,762
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 57%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $104,555, executive director/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 (4)
- $523,379 spent. LINC Organization: Networking non-profits, churches, schools, governmental agencies in North Snohomish County for common work in community. Partnership with "Change the Narrative" project to address BIPOC challenges (particularly in rural areas). Continued Cold Weather Shelter. Operated "Center at North Marysville" community resource center and operated second location at "Jennings Park" (see below). Continued "Lakewood Coalition" community group focused on drug and alcohol use prevention in local schools.
- $212,822 spent. COMMUNITY RESOURCE DROP-IN CENTER AND COLD WEATHER SHELTER: VISITORS TO THE DROP-IN CENTER RECEIVE IMMEDIATE HELP AND ASSISTANCE TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS - EMERGENCY FOOD, EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTER WHEN TEMPERATURE IS UNDER 34 DEGREES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT AND UTILITIES TO KEEP THEM FROM BECOMING HOMELESS, CLOTHING, COLD WEATHER GEAR, AND SHELTER. DROP-IN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WALK ALONGSIDE AND MENTOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH HOUSING AND JOB SEARCHES, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND TOGETHER DISCOVER AND WORK THROUGH APPLICATION PROCESSES TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. LONGER TERM MENTORING IS PROVIDED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPROVE THEIR LIFE SKILLS, INCREASE THEIR INCOME POTENTIAL, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.
- Lakewood Coalition. Built community networking group with representatives across agencies to address the challenges of youth drug and alcohol use in the community. Included direct service to Lakewood School District through drug and alcohol counselor.
- $54,561 spent. Silvana Five and Dime thrift store. Provides low cost goods to the community and raises funds for community programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on January 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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