Mesa Links Inc
To disseminate the highly effective instructional practices pioneered by math, engineering, and science academy (MESA) charter high school.
Mesa Links Inc at a glance
In short: Mesa Links Inc gave $229K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $229,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $114,500
- Median grant
- $114,500
- Total assets
- $2,723,188
- +412.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mesa Links Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mesa East New York (Previously Campa) ($219K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa East New York (Previously Campa) Brooklyn, NY | Educational Purposes | $219,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,723,188 | $1,406,569 | $832,611 | $229,000 | 2 | $22,649 |
| 2024 | $531,627 | $371,627 | $713,492 | — | — | — |
About Mesa Links Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mesa Links Inc is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $229K. Net investment income was $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mesa Links Inc is led by Arthur Samuels, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur Samuels
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pagee Cheung
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Steward
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malik Thompson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chet Mancini
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Granados
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacques Pierre
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kym Ward Gaffney
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Ryan
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mesa Links Inc
How much does Mesa Links Inc give each year?
Mesa Links Inc gave $229K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Mesa Links Inc?
Mesa Links Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Mesa Links Inc operate?
Mesa Links Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Mesa Links Inc's EIN?
Mesa Links Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3118835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
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