Project Link Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to provide equitable approaches to education, emotional wellness, and healthy choices for children and their families.
- Income
- $274,299
- Spending
- $246,155
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $29,200, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (3)
- $150,272 spent. The eMerging Healthy Students (eHS) program is a school-based mental health and wellness initiative serving middle school students. The program utilizes a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to provide prevention, early intervention, and targeted services. Students participate in structured activities including mindfulness training, social-emotional learning, group counseling, and wellness education designed to improve coping skills, emotional regulation, and academic engagement. Accomplishments: During the fiscal year, the program served underserved students experiencing academic and behavioral challenges, with a focus on improving attendance, emotional resilience, and classroom engagement. Students demonstrated increased participation in wellness activities and improved social-emotional competencies as measured through program assessments and staff observations.
- $57,000 spent. Project LINK operated community-based Back-to-School Health Clinics to provide essential medical services for uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid-enrolled students. Services included school physicals, immunizations, and health screenings required for school enrollment. The clinics reduce healthcare access barriers and ensure students are prepared to attend school. Accomplishments: The program successfully connected children and families to critical healthcare services, enabling school enrollment compliance and reducing delays in attendance. The clinics also served as an entry point for families to access ongoing healthcare resources and community support services.
- $38,000 spent. Project LINK provides family support services that connect parents and caregivers to health, educational, and social resources. This includes assistance with navigating healthcare systems, accessing insurance coverage, and participating in parent leadership and wellness education opportunities. Accomplishments: Families received support in overcoming barriers to care, increasing their ability to access services for their children. The program strengthened community partnerships and improved coordination between schools, healthcare providers, and families.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2011.
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 September 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 December 2012.
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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