named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Agricultural Internship Program
Summer internship for tertiary-level students providing practical agricultural training, farm visits, and education on food production and climate resilience.
Dalton Tong Scholarship for Primary-Level Education
Provides $80,000 GY bursaries to four Grade Six students at St. Aidan’s Primary School to support preparation for the National Grade Six Assessment.
GTTC 15th Intake Alumni Scholarship
Provides $60,000 GY bursaries to three students at Howell Wilson Primary School in Ituni for secondary school entrance exam preparation.
Nelson Mandela Day of Service
Annual community service event on July 18 where youth volunteers clean public spaces such as the "I Love Linden" sign and Linden Museum, fostering civic responsibility.
Region 10 Spelling Bee
Annual academic competition for primary-level students, established in 2009 to promote literacy and academic excellence, sponsored by ANSA McAL and supported by LFU.
Seedling House Volunteer Program
Five-week summer program for youth ages 12–17 that provides hands-on agricultural experience, environmental education, and leadership development in Linden, Region 10.
Teachers’ Workshop
Annual professional development workshop for secondary school educators in Region 10 focusing on instructional practice, teacher well-being, and student success.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Agricultural Internship Programs for Students in Region 10Operates paid internship programs—including the Grow-Up Agricultural Internship and Grow UP Internship Through Sustainable Agricultural Practices—that place tertiary-level students from Region 10 on commercial farms for hands-on training in climate-smart agriculture, farm management, marketing, and business planning.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Community Revitalization and Development Projects in Region 10, GuyanaPlans and implements community development initiatives in Region 10, Guyana—including education, public health, economic development, and tourism—through direct programming and infrastructure support such as the creation and maintenance of a regional tourism website.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community Service and Civic Engagement EventsHosts annual service events on Nelson Mandela International Day involving youth in community cleanups, repainting of public landmarks, and space improvements to promote civic responsibility and environmental stewardship in Linden.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Educational Support and Teacher Training InitiativesConducts professional development workshops for secondary school teachers to strengthen instructional practice and well-being, and supports academic competitions such as the annual Region 10 Spelling Bee for primary students.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding Community Development Initiatives in Region 10Funds projects and programs in Region 10, Guyana through partnerships with grassroots and development organizations to improve academic, social, medical, and economic wellbeing.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Nutritional Support and Meal Delivery for Elderly Residents in Region 10Provides nutritious hot meals twice weekly to 150 senior citizens and delivers long-term food staples twice monthly to 30 vulnerable elderly residents in Region 10, along with holiday personal care hampers and event-based meals during community celebrations.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Scholarships and Bursaries for Students in Region 10Provides multiple scholarship and bursary programs for students in Region 10, including financial support for Grade Six exam preparation, multi-year secondary education funding through the Scholarship for Success program, per-subject assistance for CSEC/CAPE exams, university access support, and named scholarships such as the Rufus N. McCammon and Terry Bovell awards.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth Leadership and Summer Enrichment Programs in Linden and Region 10Organizes summer leadership and environmental stewardship programs for youth, including the five-week Seedling House Volunteer Program and annual Family Fun Day in Plainfield, New Jersey, providing agricultural training, games, and fellowship opportunities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$68K66%
Program service revenue$48K47%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$350
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$15K
Grants paid out$14K
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$81K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CYRILENE HWRIGHT | TREASURER - SEE SCHEDULE O | 25 | $2K |
board members · 6
- DAMANI CORBIN — DIRECTOR
- DEON ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- FRANCINE BROTHERSON — DIRECTOR
- JOAN CASEY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- SHONA WRIGHT-HALLEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Brusches Basketball Foundation Partner — Provided annual trophies for the dominoes tournament at the Family Fun Day event.
- Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Region 10 Partner — Provided a donation of agricultural tools and production inputs to support the Seedling House Volunteer Program.
- Department of Education, Region 10 Partner — Partnered with Linden Fund USA to host the Teachers’ Workshop and co-establish the Region 10 Spelling Bee.
- Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme Funder — Provided a grant of over $3.5 million GY to fund the Grow UP Internship Through Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Region 10.
- Guymine Technical Training Complex (GTTC) 15th Intake Alumni Partner — Partnership to fund and administer the GTTC 15th Intake Alumni Scholarship for primary school students in Ituni, Region 10.
- LFU Guyana Inc. Partner — Collaborated with LFU Guyana Inc. to design and implement the Grow-Up Agricultural Internship program in 2022.
- LFU Guyana Inc. Partner — Linden Fund USA collaborates with LFU Guyana Inc. to deliver youth programs in Region 10.
- LFU Guyana Inc. Partner — Local entity in Guyana implementing programs for Linden Fund USA
- LFU Guyana Incorporated Partner — Local implementing partner organization in Guyana formed by Linden Fund USA to execute community development initiatives.
- Ladies on a Mission (L.O.A.M.) Partner — Collaborated with Linden Fund USA to support the M&TC Senior Citizens’ Luncheon and deliver “Senior Lime” events since 2024.
- Linden community Partner — Community served through funded and facilitated development projects and initiatives
- McCammon family Partner — Partnership to establish and fund the Rufus N. McCammon Memorial Scholarship for university-bound students in Region 10.
- Ministry of Education, Guyana Government — Collaborates with the School Welfare Unit to nominate students for the Scholarship for Success program.
- NICIL Watooka Complex Partner — Longtime community partner that prepares meals for the elderly feeding program.
- Other entities with similar interests Partner — Strategic partnerships formed to support projects in Region 10, Guyana.
- Town Council Partner — Co-sponsors the annual Senior Citizens' Luncheon during Linden Town Week.
- United Nations Development Programme Government — Implemented the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme that funded the Grow UP Internship Through Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Region 10.
- Young and Thoughtful Youth Group Partner — Participated in a community service initiative organized by LFU Guyana Inc. to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Diaspora-Led Developmentmethodology: diaspora-led_developmentBy engaging the U.S.-based Guyanese diaspora to lead revitalization efforts, the organization leverages cultural connection, local insight, and transnational resources to drive sustainable community change in Region 10, Guyana, because diaspora leadership increases ownership, relevance, and long-term commitment.
- Integrated Economic Development via Multi-Pronged Investmentmethodology: integrated-economic-developmentBy advancing economic development through interconnected focus areas—workforce development, small business support, public-private partnerships, and corporate social responsibility—the organization builds local wealth and diversifies the economy, because systemic change requires coordinated investment across multiple drivers of prosperity.
- Long-Term Educational Sponsorship with Holistic Supportmethodology: holistic_student_developmentBy providing multi-year scholarships beginning in Grade 7 and combining them with summer enrichment programs, the organization supports continuous academic progression and holistic student development, because sustained investment and complementary learning experiences address both educational and socio-emotional barriers to success.
- Targeted Crisis Response for Vulnerable Populationsmethodology: targeted_crisis_responseBy delivering meals to vulnerable and homebound elderly residents during crises, the organization ensures nutrition access while reducing health risks, because targeted interventions during emergencies prevent adverse outcomes among those least able to cope with disruption.
- Youth Engagement Through Integrated Service and Educationmethodology: youth_engagement_through_service_and_educationBy integrating leadership development, community service, and environmental education into youth programming, the organization fosters personal growth and civic responsibility, because experiential learning with real-world impact strengthens engagement and builds future community leaders.