Links Inc
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What it says it does
THE BUCKS COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED IS A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF CONCERNED, COMMITTED AND TALENTED WOMEN, WHO ARE CONNECTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE UNDERSERVED IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON EDUCATION, CULTURAL ENICHMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AS WELL AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
- Income
- $141,727
- Spending
- $129,920
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 41
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $13,650 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BOUND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ALONG WITH STUDENT-TUTOR MENTORS. EACH YEAR, BUCKS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE LINKS SCHOLARSHIP, A $1000 TO $2,000 RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP, FOR UP TO FOUR YEARS. A SELECTION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP. IN THE CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR, THE CHAPTER AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO BUCKS COUNTY STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGE IN THE USA. THE CHAPTER SUPPORTS COLLEGE STUDENTS OF THE KUNTU VILLAGE IN GHANA, WEST AFRICA BY FUNDING TUITION/BOARDING. KUNTU VILLAGE IS A SMALL IMPOVERISHED VILLAGE WITH AN UNEMPLOYMENT AND ILLITERACY RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 90%. UNDER OUR INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES FACET, THE BUCKS COUNTY CHAPTER PARTNERS WITH THE KUNTU VILLAGE NKOSOHEN COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE TUITION SUPPORT, SUPPLIES, TUTORING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
- $3,329 spent. OUR SERVICES TO YOUTH/COUNCIL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER AND IMPACT YOUTH, ESPECIALLY OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY YOUTH. THE TEENS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION, CIVIC, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE, ANNUALLY. PARTICIPANTS ATTEND FROM AGES 13-18. WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKERS COVER TOPICS RELATED TO THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING COLLEGE PREPARATORY SUPPORT. THE CONTENT COVERS VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING: WORKSHOPS, INFORMATIONAL CAREER SESSIONS, FINANCIAL GAMES, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOCUS SPEAKERS. OUR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND ARTS AND INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES FACETS SEEK TO EDUCATE, EXPOSE AND SUPPORT DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND LOW FUNDED SCHOOLS. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, OUR YOUTH INITIATIVES SUCCESSFULLY MIGRATED TO A VIRTUAL PLATFORM.
- $894 spent. OUR CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOR THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAY MEALS, TOYS, AND CLOTHING TO THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS PART OF OUR MLK DAY OF SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH OTHER VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE DONATED ITEMS TO SHELTERS, FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY. WE PROVIDE BREAKFAST FOR THE HOMELESS, BLANKETS FOR SHELTERS, MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN UNDERFUNDED SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Source: Form 990 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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