Links Inc, operating under the name Dallas Chapter, is located in Dallas, TX. 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. Dallas Chapter 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 04/2024, Dallas Chapter generated $145.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.6k during the year ending 04/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN FIVE FACETS: THE ARTS, NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, SERVICES TO YOUTH, UMBRELLA PROGRAM, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE STEM PROGRAM PREPARE YOUTH TO BE STEM LITERATE AND TO BE PROFICIENT IN READING AND WRITING.
PROMOTING AND ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC AND INTER-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF MEMBERS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS SERVICE IS OUR FIVE PROGRAMMING FACETS: SERVICES TO YOUTH, THE ARTS, NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES
THE ORGANIZATIONS SCHOLARHIP PROGRAM ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO GRADUATING SENIORS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: (1) BE A BLACK INDIGENOUS AND PERSONS OF COLOR SENIOR, GRADUATING FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN DALLAS COUNTY, (2) HAVE APPLIES OR BEEN ACCEPTED TO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AT THE TIME OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (3) HAVE A CUMULATIVE 2.75/4.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICATION (4) BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE (5) BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED VIA THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (6) BE AVAILABLE FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE IF SELECTED AS A SEMI-FINALIST, AND (7)SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO STUDENTS WHO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF ADMISSION TO A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
THE STEAM ACADEMY IS AN UMBRELLA PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATEMATICS. THE PURPOSE OF THE STEAM ACADEMY IS TO CULTIVATE SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES BY ENGAGING 7TH TO 12TH GRAD FEMALE SCHOLARS OF COLOR IN EXCITING ACTIVITIES. THE STEAM ACADEMY AIMS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS; INCREASE STEAM AWARENESS AND CAREER READINESS; AND EMPOWER SCHOLARS TO COMPLETE A STEAM COLLEGE EDUCATION AND COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL STEAM WORKFORCE. THE OPPORTUNITIES THE ORGANIZATION OFFER THESE SCHOLARS ARE EXPERIENCES THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE RECEIVE IN THEIR CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Regina Moore Spencer ESQ Corresponding Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Zakiyah Johnson Financial Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheila Chhutani Parliamentarian | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natalie Jenkins Sorrell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Charlotte Mckenzie Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Todd President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $54,519 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,481 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $76,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $12,305 |
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 | $57,599 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $145,904 |
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 | $5,562 |
Information technology | $8,448 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $21,184 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,485 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $740 |
All other expenses | $73,167 |
Total functional expenses | $152,613 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,512 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $134,807 |
Total assets | $290,319 |
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 | $55,931 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $234,388 |
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 | $290,319 |