Links Inc
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What it says it does
The Organization has a long tradition of promoting and engaging in educational, civic and inter-cultural activitiesthat enrich the lives of members of the black community at large.
- Income
- $185,251
- Spending
- $187,031
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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 (5)
- $17,786 spent. National Trends and Services - Addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the United States. The Organization is committed to raising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life. The goal is to eliminate disparities these areas for the betterment of our communities. $3,430 HBCU Initiatives - To support black colleges and universities. $14,356
- $16,356 spent. Service to Youth - To empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Programs are implemented that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth. The Organization is committed to leading the way as a champion of change, ensuring that youth are academically successful and engaged in healthy lifestyles.
- $12,463 spent. Health and Human Services - Address health disparities in our community, implementing screening mamograms for under served or uninsured.
- $8,426 spent. The Arts - The Organization partner with museums, symphonies, arts councils, educational institutes and corporations in order to support art programs, especially where there is a focus on artists of color.
- $4,912 spent. International Trends and Services - Provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. Programs are designed and developed to service the educational, health , and cultural needs and to help people emerge from poverty. A primary objective of the international work is to enrich the lives of women and families.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.
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