2026-05-14T18:10:27-04:00 2025-06-30 273263553 GALLEROS ROBINSON 115 DAVIS STATION RD CREAM RIDGE NJ 08514 990 2024-07-01 465614487 LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL LINK 9736420529 23 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEWARK NJ 07114 BIMA BAJE SBA 9736420529 2026-05-14 true LEONORA GALLEROS P00181670 6469210400 2026-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 15 2026 JEFFREY KEY 8826640 false X WWW.LINKSCHOOL.ORG X 2014 NJ LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS A CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE WHOLE CHILD AND ENGENDERS A LOVE FOR LEARNING. STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCE, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITY. LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL MATRICULATE TO COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS THAT BEST MATCH THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND GOALS. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHOOL'S VISION IS ACHIEVED THOUGH THE FOLLOWING KEY ELEMENTS: (1) OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (2) LIFELONG VALUES; AND (3) HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT. 8 8 71 8 0 2812999 2290049 6124425 6401260 0 264879 135331 9202303 8826640 0 0 6622078 5595588 0 0 3438815 2889694 10060893 8485282 -858590 341358 3190338 2349886 4744864 3563054 -1554526 -1213168 X LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS OF ALL ACADEMIC ABILITIES BY DEVELOPING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH A STRONG CURRICULUM, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, IMMERSION IN THE ARTS, AND AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO CORE VALUES. THIS WILL ALLOW THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL CITIZENS WHO GIVE BACK TO OTHERS. false false 4758937 6512667 THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, AND 8. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 341 STUDENTS. NEXT YEAR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL WILL COMPLETE ITS GRADE LEVEL EXPANSION AS IT CONTINUES WORKING TOWARDS FULL ENROLLMENT. BY EVERY INDICATOR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG CHARTER SCHOOL WITH GREAT PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON CORE VALUES, A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM, AND VIBRANT ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS ARMED WITH A STRONG BOARD, EXPERIENCED STAFF, A WELL-DEVELOPED MISSION, AND A 56 YEAR LEGACY OF SERVICE TO NEWARK AND THE SURROUNDING CITIES. 943538 THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND THE IDEA PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO PREAUTHORIZE THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. 375381 23924 THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE ASSISTED. 6077856 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 71 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X BIMA BAJE 9736420529 23 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NEWARK NJ 07114 MARIA PILAR PARADISO HEAD OF SCHO 40.00 X 153264 0 23220 LESLIE BAYNES COO 40.00 0.00 X 121711 0 18439 HANNAH KENNEDY PRINCIPAL 40.00 X 119700 0 18135 GINA SCHIANO TEACHER 40.00 X 128581 0 0 JOSEPHINE ARIZMENDI SPED TEACHER 40.00 X 106388 0 0 BIMA BAJE SBA 8.00 X 42886 0 22487 RICHARD S MARSHALL CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFFREY KEY VICE CHAIRPE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRENDA DAUGHTRY MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCINA FOX MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALECIA BARNETT MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHEKENNA BROWN MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA BOUCAUD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAWNA EBANKS MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 672530 82281 5 false true false DELTA -T GROUP NORTH JERSEY INC PO BOX 884 BRYN MAWR PA 19010 TEMPORARY STAFF 453441 MASCHIO'S FOOD SERVICE INC FOOD SERVICES 372846 THE GOOD KIND GROUP LLC 400 PARK AVENUE 19TH FL NEW YORK NY 10022 TEMPORARY STAFF 234219 HARVARD PROTECTION SERVICES LLC PO BOX 748458 ATLANTA GA 303748458 SECURITY SERVIC 150542 SCOOT EDUCATION 5670 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1970 LOS ANGELES CA 90036 SUBSTITUTE/TA 142840 5 2195931 94118 2290049 PER CAPITA AID 611710 6377336 6377336 FOOD SERVICE 611710 23924 23924 6401260 REFUND OF PRIOR YEAR EXPENDIT 900099 108354 108354 GAIN ON LEASE CANCELLATION 900099 26977 26977 135331 8826640 6536591 X 545329 545329 3558268 2755047 803221 730690 523285 207405 500962 390625 110337 260339 178555 81784 31231 31231 34000 34000 1584408 1159176 425232 239182 190138 49044 84075 84075 22868 22868 310380 213042 97338 157903 157903 FOOD SUPPLIES AND MATERIA 343852 343852 MISCELLANEOUS 81795 59290 22505 8485282 6077856 2407426 0 557084 687471 129886 108975 991016 876739 51082 34642 22159 16440 1490193 660261 3190338 2349886 619484 436122 148739 194109 3976641 2932823 4744864 3563054 X -1592939 -1234328 38413 21160 -1554526 -1213168 3190338 2349886 341358 X X true true X true true true X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 51082 34642 16440 16440 DEFERRED OUTFLOW OF RESOURCES 601610 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 46139 SECURITY DEPOSIT 12512 660261 PENSION LIABILITIES 2176291 INTERGOVERNMENTAL PAYABLES 338947 DEFERRED INFLOW OF RESOURCES 288590 PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS 79559 LEASE LIABILITIES 49436 2932823 X 8826640 8826640 8826640 8485282 8485282 8485282 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY OF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR TAX PERIODS PRIOR TO 2022. true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true SCHEDULE E, LINE 3 THE CHARTER SCHOOL PUBLICIZES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IN ITS APPLICATION/ ENROLLMENT FORM AND ONLINE WITH THIS LINK: HTTPS://LINKSCHOOL.ORG/LCCS-ADMISSIONS-POLICY/. SCHEDULE E, LINE 6 THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF PERCENTAGE OF LOCAL TAX LEVY PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. IN ADDITION, THE CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY WAY OF GRANTS FROM NCLB/TITLE I AND IDEA PROGRAMS. OTTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA APPLICATION. X X false false false false false false false false false MARIA PILAR PARADISO HEAD OF SCHOOL 153264 11495 11725 176484 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS OF ALL ACADEMIC ABILITIES BY DEVELOPING THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT THROUGH A STRONG CURRICULUM, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, IMMERSION IN THE ARTS, AND AN ENDURING COMMITMENT TO CORE VALUES. THIS WILL ALLOW THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND RESOURCEFUL CITIZENS WHO GIVE BACK TO OTHERS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DESIGNATED SCHOOL OFFICIALS REVIEW THE TAX FORM 990 RETURN PRIOR TO SUBMISSION AND FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM INDICATING ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR ARRANGEMENTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR KEY AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR KEY AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR KEY AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 946,323 0 0 OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES 212,853 425,232 0 TOTAL 1,159,176 425,232 0 FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.