Links Inc is located in Tyler, TX. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE LINKS, INCORPORATED IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, ESTABLISHED IN 1946. IT IS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST AND LARGEST VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING, SUSTAINING, AND ENSURING THE CULTURE AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO THREE DESERVING STUDENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALED $3,010. THIS INITIATIVE WAS UNDER THE SERVICES TO YOUTH PROGRAM. THE YOUTH PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTED HBCU INITIATIVES AND EDUCATION IN GENERAL.
THE INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES FACET ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL INEQUITIES THAT PERSIST IN BLACK COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE LINKS, INCORPORATED IS COMMITTED TORAISING AWARENESS ON ECONOMIC, HEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND OTHER BARRIERS THAT AFFECT OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO ELIMINATEDISPARITIES IN THESE AREAS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
THE GOAL OF THE ARTS FACET IS TO INCREASE AND EXPAND ART ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT BLACK COMMUNITIES. THE LINKS, INCORPORATED CREATES AND SUPPORTS ART-RELATED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY YOUTH AS WELL AS PRESENTS AND SUPPORTS PERFORMANCES BY YOUTH AND ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS IN AN ARRAY OF DISCIPLINES.
THE LINKS, INCORPORATED ESTABLISHED THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FACET IN RESPONSE TO THE CHRONIC HEALTH DISPARITIES THAT PERSIST IN BLACK COMMUNITIES AND RESULT IN THE DECREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY. THE GOAL OF THIS FACET IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD HEALTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Crystal Lewis President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jan Duncan Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Fredericka Brown Recording Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Sandra Solomon Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Jodie Ward Financial Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Cecelia Jones Corresponding Secretary | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $24,950 |
Fundraising events | $23,473 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,423 |
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 | $51,945 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,122 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,010 |
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 | $3,387 |
Information technology | $144 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,968 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $15,451 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $440 |
All other expenses | $13,245 |
Total functional expenses | $41,767 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,096 |
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 | $35,364 |
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 | $10,318 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,046 |
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 | $35,364 |