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Carelink Foundation Inc

CareLink exists to help reduce human suffering by delivering free water filters to those in desperate need in the developing world because of the global unsafe water crisis. …

Human Services Naperville, IL EIN 364401467 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Carelink Foundation Inc

Free Water Filter Distribution - provided to families in Honduras to help reduce suffering related to the global unsafe water crisis Distributed a number of zero-percent microfinance loans to help poor people achieve financial independence through the power of small business Performed dozens of safe water training workshops in Honduras

Headquarters
Naperville, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

CareLink exists to help reduce human suffering by delivering free water filters to those in desperate need in the developing world because of the global unsafe water crisis. We also help empower poor people in the developing world by providing zero percent microfinance loans to help them achieve economic independence through the power of small business

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P20

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 62%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.62
Program expenses$0.62 ($72,922)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Carelink Foundation Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Naperville, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 364401467. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $101K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Carelink Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Carelink Foundation Inc is located in Naperville, IL, United States. Its registered address is 636 Raymond Dr Ste 205, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Carelink Foundation Inc has $101K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Carelink Foundation Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $101K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Carelink Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Carelink Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 62% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Free Water Filter Distribution - provided to families in Honduras to help reduce suffering related to the global unsafe water crisis Distributed a number of zero-percent microfinance loans to help poor people achieve financial independence through the power of small business Performed dozens of safe water training workshops in Honduras Carelink Foundation Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Carelink Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $101K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Carelink Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Carelink Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364401467, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
62% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jeffrey Hartman Sr
President and Board Member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CO
Courtney H•••••
Board Member
DA
Dave P•••••
Board Member
DA
David P•••••
Board Member
JA
James K••••••••
Board Member
JE
Jeffrey H••••••
President
JE
Jeffrey H•••••• j•
Board Member
JE
Jeffrey H•••••• s•
President and Board Member
JE
Jeffrey L H••••••
President
PA
Paul T•••••••
Board Member
SH
Shay O••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Carelink Foundation Inc This page 66 $100,607 62%
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
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Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%
310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Carelink Foundation Inc

What is Carelink Foundation Inc?
Carelink Foundation Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Naperville, United States. Free Water Filter Distribution - provided to families in Honduras to help reduce suffering related to the global unsafe water crisis Distributed a number of zero-percent microfinance loans to help poor people achieve financial independence through the power of small business Performed dozens of safe water training workshops in Honduras
Who leads Carelink Foundation Inc?
Jeffrey Hartman Sr serves as President and Board Member.
Where is Carelink Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Naperville, United States.
What is Carelink Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Carelink Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Carelink Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Carelink Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364401467.
What is Carelink Foundation Inc's website?
https://carelinkfoundation.org