Links Inc
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What it says it does
THE LINKS INCORPORATED IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION PREDICATED ON "FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE". THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICE, THROUGH FOUR PROGRAM FACETS: THE ARTS, SERVICES TO YOUTH, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES.
- Income
- $135,224
- Spending
- $104,924
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $17,163 spent. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS NATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO ENHANCE AND EMPOWER THE BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITY AND ADDRESS THE NATIONAL ISSUES OF EDUCATION , HEALTH, LEADERSHIP AND THE GENERAL WELLBEING OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE COMMNUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM DONATED SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE CARIBBEAN.
- $30,000 spent. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO EIGHTEEN STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AS WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY STUDENT SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS. OUR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF STUDENTS ENABLING THEM TO FOCUS ON THEIR STUDIES, PERSONAL GROWTH AND FUTURE CAREERS.
- $2,111 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EXPOSURE TO A VARIETY OF A CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S KNOWLEGE AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS. BY SUPPORTING ARTS INITIATIVES, WE CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE AND CULTURALLY RICH COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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