SEE SCHEDULE OTHE LINK WORKS WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG FAMILIES TO OVERCOME THE IMPACTS OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE. VISION: A COMMUNITY SUPPORTING ALL YOUTH IN HAVING EQUITABLE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY. VALUES: OUR WORK WILL BE GUIDED AND INFORMED BY OUR BELIEFS AND COMMITMENT TO: YOUTH - WE VALUE AND INCORPORATE YOUTH VOICE INTO ALL WE DO; INCLUSION - WE RESPECT ALL PEOPLE, VALUE DIVERSITY AND ARE COMMITTED TO EQUITY; QUALITY - WE STRIVE FOR PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES; ADVANCEMENT - WE ASPIRE TO LEAD THROUGH INNOVATIVE AND CUTTING EDGE PROGRAMMING. EDI COMMITMENT STATEMENT: THE LINK WILL PROMOTE ONGOING LEARNING TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES, BROADEN STAFF KNOWLEDGE BASE AND CULTURAL AWARENESS / COMPETENCE RESULTING IN EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION VISIBLE AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Minnesota.
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $190k | — | — | $8k | $197k $216k |
Contracts and Compliance D Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $123k $134k |
Director - Housing Divisio Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Finance Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $113k $123k |
Director - Safe Harbor Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $117k |
HR Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $106k $115k |
Director - Development 10th to 25th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $105k $114k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LINK equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LINK
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE LINK earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE LINK received $197,451 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Minnesota, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE LINK compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Minnesota, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE LINK falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE LINK equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are THE LINK's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE LINK reported $13.5M in total revenue and $15.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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