Links Inc
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What it says it does
The Palos Verdes Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was formed in 1982 and currently has 31 active members. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The memberships consist of 17,000 professional women of color in 299 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom committed to Leadership, Friendship and Service.The organization has made its name synonymous with effective programming through five facets: The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, Health and Human Services, and Services to Youth. Through these programs, The Links has impacted the lives of countless men, women, and children all over the world.
- Income
- $59,373
- Spending
- $54,349
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (1)
- $47,246 spent. TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF YOUTH, MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF ARTS AND EXPOSURE TO CULTURAL EVENTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2024, 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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