Links Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Women volunteer service organization which impacts and makes a positive difference in the lives of adolescent girls in the community. Improving self-esteem and providing practical tools for daily living during formative years optimizes the opportunity for girls to reach their highest potential by instilling core values of resourcefulness, honesty and self-assuredness. This is accomplished by continued interaction with a professional network of caring adults that will serve as role models and mentors.
- Income
- $52,122
- Spending
- $59,891
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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, 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 (1)
- $8,181 spent. The Eden Rose (CA) Chapter's (ERC) programming encompasses STEM education, health, arts and trending national and international issues. ERC provided structured programs and mentorship to an Oakland Girl Scout troop, while preparing them for life in college. In addition, the Chapter sponsored more than 20 Kingdom Scholars in Seinnuah, Ghana through the Okatakyie Foundation in Ghana. The Scholars are orphaned children who require assistance with school fees, clothing, and technology to ensure their academic success.The Chapter is also committed to the development and enrichment of its members and their families.
Source: Form 990EZ 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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