Links Inc is located in Bowie, MD. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Links Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2023, Links Inc generated $54.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.5k during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF COLOR COMMITTED TO IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES THAT IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ARTS FACET PROVIDED BOOKS AND READING MATERIALS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE READING AND LITERACY.
THE SERVICES TO YOUTH, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND THE ARTS FACETS VIRTUALLY DELIVERED "EMPOWERING YOUTH VOICES" TO STUDENTS AT DREW FREEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL. STUDENTS PRODUCED A 20-MINUTE TV SEGMENT BASED UPON THE ISSUE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THREE 30-MINUTE, FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS PROVIDED BY ONYX THERAPY GROUP. THERE WAS ALSO A TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR THE FACULTY FOR ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
THE LINKS, INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FACET IN RESPONSE TO THE CHRONIC DISPARITIES THAT PERSIST. THIS YEAR, THERE WAS VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DMV LINKS RED DRESS EVENT. THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AND FOCUSES ON RAISING AWARENESS FOR WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH. THIS EVENT WAS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE WALK FOR HEALTHY LIVING, A NATIONAL EVENT, THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY HABITS AND SELF CARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shirley Peterson Barton President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Andrea Syphax Treasurer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Dorothy Powell Financial Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Michele Jackson Corresponding Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sylistina Johnson Recording Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Deidre Trass Vice President, Membership | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $47,187 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,035 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $54,222 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $54,222 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,280 |
Information technology | $1,133 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $14,021 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,443 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $24,622 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,837 |
All other expenses | $12,204 |
Total functional expenses | $69,540 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $841 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $162,511 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $59,342 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,169 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $162,511 |