Centerlink Inc
CenterLink Inc is a public charity based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a nonprofit, member-based association that strengthens, supports, and connects LGBTQ+ community centers and other LGBTQ-serving organizations.
Centerlink Inc at a glance
In short: Centerlink Inc gave $731K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Florida. 66% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $731,284
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,244
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,643,104
- +12.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (25 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (15% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Centerlink Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 24490, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33307
Phone: (954) 765-6024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Centerlink Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 221 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest shares going to Florida (15%), Michigan (14%), Connecticut (11%), California (11%), and Vermont (10%). The listed 2025 grants also include recipients in Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Centerlink Inc open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 25 of 38 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $579K (2019) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $731K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | To advance equitable, evidence-based mental health care for lgbtq youth. | $80,000 |
| Out on the Lakeshore Holland, MI | To strengthen the capacity of lgbtq community centers to improve their ability to offer effective and impactful services for their communities & supporting lgbtq+ youth through the creative arts grant. | $53,250 |
| Jim Toy Community Center Ann Arbor, MI | To strengthen the capacity of lgbtq community centers to improve their ability to offer effective and impactful services for their communities. | $50,000 |
| Prism FL Pompano Beach, FL | To strengthen the capacity of lgbtq community centers to improve their ability to offer effective and impactful services for their communities. | $50,000 |
| Project Pride SRQ Inc Sarasota, FL | To strengthen the capacity of lgbtq community centers to improve their ability to offer effective and impactful services for their communities. | $50,000 |
| Western Montana Gay & Lesbian Community Center Missoula, MT | To strengthen the capacity of lgbtq community centers to improve their ability to offer effective and impactful services for their communities. | $50,000 |
| Out in the Open Inc Brattleboro, VT | To fund capacity building projects that are designed to expand the variety, quality and accessibility of mental health services offered at lgbt community centers. | $37,500 |
| Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth Chatham, NJ | To fund capacity building projects that are designed to expand the variety, quality and accessibility of mental health services offered at lgbt community centers. | $37,500 |
| Therapy Center of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To fund capacity building projects that are designed to expand the variety, quality and accessibility of mental health services offered at lgbt community centers. | $37,500 |
| Pride Center of Vermont Burlington, VT | To fund capacity building projects that are designed to expand the variety, quality and accessibility of mental health services offered at lgbt community centers. | $35,634 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,643,104 | $3,195,907 | $2,958,418 | $731,284 | 38 | $94,941 |
| 2024 | $2,351,374 | $2,863,693 | $4,490,795 | $968,700 | 46 | $134,623 |
| 2023 | $3,910,205 | $3,492,975 | $4,378,253 | $1,005,006 | 64 | $118,970 |
| 2022 | $4,787,008 | $5,216,026 | $3,263,514 | $885,048 | 37 | $23,445 |
| 2021 | $2,981,522 | $3,755,006 | $2,842,336 | $727,008 | 36 | $7,502 |
| 2020 | $2,101,769 | $3,294,000 | $2,672,760 | $675,735 | 25 | $7,466 |
| 2019 | $1,276,699 | $2,471,372 | $2,015,967 | $579,000 | 23 | $7,306 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CenterLink’s stated mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers and LGBTQ community-based organizations. Its filing says a fundamental goal is building centers’ capacity to meet LGBTQ community members’ social, cultural, health, and advocacy needs.
The website lists the Leadership Institute, which develops leaders across its center network; ActionLink, which connects centers with advocacy organizations for coordinated action; HealthLink, which supports centers in strengthening health and human services; SAGELink, which helps centers serve LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers; and YouthLink, which supports youth centers with networking, training, and capacity-building.
Grant recipients in 2025 included community centers and other organizations serving LGBTQ+ communities. Out on the Lakeshore describes its mission as supporting the LGBTQ community in the greater Holland area through education, events, resources, and advocacy. Western Montana Gay and Lesbian says it provides an affirming environment and empowers its community through education, advocacy, and collaborative networking. Project Pride SRQ describes its work as building partnerships to expand awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community. Prism FL says it works to expand LGBTQ+-inclusive education and sexual health resources for LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions include connecting rural LGBTQ+ people, providing programs and services for trans young people, offering affordable psychotherapy to women and transgender and gender-nonconforming communities, and educating, advocating, and celebrating with LGBTQ+ Vermonters.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, CenterLink reported 38 grants totaling $731,284. Awards ranged from $5,500 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $80,000 to Yale University to advance equitable, evidence-based mental health care for LGBTQ youth.
Other notable 2025 grants included $53,250 to Out on the Lakeshore for LGBTQ center capacity-building and support for LGBTQ+ youth through the creative arts; $50,000 each to Jim Toy Community Center, Prism FL, Project Pride SRQ, and Western Montana Gay & Lesbian Community Center for center capacity-building; and $37,500 each to Out in the Open, the Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth, and the Therapy Center of Philadelphia for capacity-building projects intended to expand mental health services at LGBT community centers. Pride Center of Vermont received $35,634 for that capacity-building purpose.
At the end of each grant period, grantees must provide a narrative report on how support was used, including achievements and unanticipated challenges, and a financial report showing actual project expenditures and revenues and listing funders for the grant term.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marvin Webb and Michelle Kristel as co-chairs. Directors listed are Nate Rhoton, Paul Moore, Phyllis Harris, Chris Bartlett, Cece Cox, Joe Hollendoner, Stacie Walls, and Robert Boo.
Centerlink Inc is led by Denise Spivak, CEO since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise Spivak
CEO
Interim CEO → CEO, 2020
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$86K (2019) → $178K (2025)
Tanya Tassi
Senior Director of Civic Engagement & Education
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Cece Cox
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Moore
Director
Co-Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Boo
Director
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2020
Co-Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Walls
Director
Co-Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tandra Lagrone
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cara Desert
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hollendoner
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Shanker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Penchina
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasper Liem
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joli Robinson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Rhoton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Mikhail
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Levine
Chief Program Officer
Director of Lgbt Youthlink → Chief Program Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Amhir Hidalgo
Chief Development Officer
Development Director → Chief Development Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $138K (2025)
Ana Machado
Chief Operations & Innovation Officer
Chief Operations & Innovation Officer → Chief Operations & Innova, 2023
Chief Operations & Innova → Chief Operations & Innovation Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Adriana Orozco
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $122K (2025)
Jay Maddock
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Webb
Co-Chair
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kristel
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Toma
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Sarah Anderson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Glennda Testone (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: David Garcia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Earl Fowlkes (2023) — Director
- Former: Modesto Tico Valle (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Thompson (2022) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Lorri L. Jean (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lorraine Langlois (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Porter Gilberg (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Debra Pollock (2019) — Director
- Former: Lora Tucker (2019) — Former CEO
- Former: Selisse Berry (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $178K, to Denise Spivak (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Centerlink Inc
How much does Centerlink Inc give each year?
Centerlink Inc gave $731K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $969K across 46 grants.
What is Centerlink Inc's typical grant size?
Centerlink Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,244, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Centerlink Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Centerlink Inc give grants?
Centerlink Inc's top state is Florida, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Centerlink Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Centerlink Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Centerlink Inc's largest grantees?
Centerlink Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yale University ($80,000), Out on the Lakeshore ($53,250) and Jim Toy Community Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Centerlink Inc?
Centerlink Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Centerlink Inc fund?
CenterLink’s stated mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQ community centers and LGBTQ community-based organizations. Its filing says a fundamental goal is building centers’ capacity to meet LGBTQ community members’ social, cultural, health, and advocacy needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Centerlink Inc?
Centerlink Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Centerlink Inc's EIN?
Centerlink Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2292725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Centerlink Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/centerlink-inc-morg_d03b8bd7a6914683ac3573900e243eea
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