Links For Life Inc
- Assets
- $951.9k
- Revenue
- $485.4k
- Investments
- $286.7k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Founding
- 03/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 93-1088003
Organization Overview
Links For Life Inc is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (G30) the organization is classified as: Cancer, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Links For Life Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Links For Life Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Links For Life Inc generated $485.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $335.8k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BREAST CANCER EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION TO THE WOMEN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT KERN COUNTY. TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON WHEN YOU NEED TO BEGIN BREAST SELF-EXAM, WHEN TO BEGIN HAVING MAMMOGRAMS AND IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN YOUR BREAST TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PHYSICIAN TO GO IN TO BE SCREENED.
THE COMPREHENSIVE BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM (CBHP) ASSISTING IN FUNDING MAMMOGRAMS, ULTRASOUNDS, AND NEEDLE BIOPSIES FOR WOMEN AND OR MEN THAT ARE UNDER OR UNINSURED. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO REDUCE THE BARRIERS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ALLOW CLIENTS ACCESS TO EARLY SCREENING SO THEY HAVE ACCESS TO EARLY DIAGNOSIS. WITH AN EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER YOUR 5 YEAR SURVIVAL RATES IS 98%.
LINK TO RESOURCES ASSIST WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFTER DIAGNOSIS. THERE IS A WIG BOUTIQUE FOR ANYONE FACING HAIR LOSS DUE CANCER TREATMENT. THERE ARE BRAS AND PROSTHESIS FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE COVERAGE FROM THEIR INSURANCE. THERE ARE FOUR SUPPORT GROUPS, THE GENERAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR ALL BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILY. THERE IS THE UNDER 40ISH AND OVER 40ISH SUPPORT GROUP, THE GRUPO DE ESPERANZA, STRONG LINKS, AND HUSBAND HANGOUT. ALONG WITH THE SUPPORT GROUPS WE HAVE THE GROCERY CARD PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SUPPLIES BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS, WHILE IN ACTIVE TREATMENT, GROCERY CARDS ASSIST THE PATIENTS WITH NECESSITIES WHILE IN TREATMENT. THEY MEET WITH A DIETITIAN AND RECEIVE SEASONAL HEALTH RECIPES. THE CARDS ARE SUPPLIED TO THE PATIENT BIMONTHLY OR QUARTERLY.
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS. KERN CANCER COALITION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Graffius-Henry Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $81,687 |
Maritza Jimenez President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brooke Baird Vice President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charlotte Brandt Past President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sylvia Cariker Member At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lauren Naworski-Smith Member At Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $34,548 |
| Fundraising events | $230,718 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $202,819 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $468,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,139 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,400 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,094 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,359 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $485,359 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $162,779 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,059 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,809 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,315 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,172 |
| Advertising and promotion | $728 |
| Office expenses | $838 |
| Information technology | $10,664 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,725 |
| Travel | $115 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $290 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,444 |
| Insurance | $5,727 |
| All other expenses | $11,574 |
| Total functional expenses | $335,798 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,104 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $473,919 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $4,385 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $29,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,315 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,323 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $286,669 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,200 |
| Total assets | $951,915 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,701 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,550 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $36,967 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $46,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $905,697 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $951,915 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Links For Life Inc has recieved totaling $33,384.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
San Joaquin Community Hospital Corporation Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: Miscellaneous Donation | $12,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,750 |
Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust Reno, NV PURPOSE: CARRY OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $134 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,000 |
| Earnings | $287,944 |
| Admin Expense | $2,275 |
| Ending Balance | $286,669 |
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