Links Inc
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What it says it does
A volunteer service organization committed to enriching sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry through education fundraising advocacy and community service.
- Income
- $45,729
- Spending
- $40,346
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)
- $1,958 spent. Arts - Bussin Beats - an umbrella program which started during the 2022-2023 program year. Students in the program learn the basics of playing the keyboard piano and can perform for parents and peers. The program provides an outlet for emotions increased positive behaviors academic achievement and new skill development. 30 students benefitted from the program.
- $1,553 spent. HHS Black Family Wellness Expo Your Money Matters: Over 80 attendees gathered for the Black Family Wellness Expo to hear from leaders across various professions discuss key issues affecting financial wellness in the Black community. The event underscored the importance of addressing health challenges while introducing critical topics such as long-term care financial literacy and economic empowerment for individuals of all ages. Our impact is strengthened through national and local partnerships with organizations like AARP the Alzheimers Association and ForKids as well as the expertise of our chapter members many of whom are business professionals. The event featured both practical advice and strategic insights including a keynote from a corporate leader and a spotlight on Norfolk St. Universitys new partnership with Champions for Financial Legacy CFFL. With financial assistance from two other facets NTS and ITS. HHS was able to provide meals give-a-ways and $1,100 donation
- $350 spent. Signature Program STEM Ready. NTS Facet donated $250.00 to College Park Elementary to support their ongoing STEM STEAM activities for students staff families and the community. The facet donated a $250 gift card to purchase food. Black Family Wellness Expo: The facet donated 4 Gift Cards @ $25.00 ea. $100.00 in support of this initiative designed to address health challenges and financial literacy.
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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