2024-09-12T08:15:08-07:00 2024-04-30 990 2023-05-01 756058940 LINKS INC LINK 2812240079 PO Box 4266 Tyler TX 75712 Eugene Padgett Designee 2812240079 2024-09-11 1 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Crystal Lewis PO Box 4266 4266 Tyler TX 75712 51945 0 X X 1946 TX The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. 5 5 0 20 0 0 48423 0 0 3522 0 51945 6132 0 0 0 13245 35635 0 41767 0 10178 25185 35364 0 0 25185 35364 The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. 0 0 5547 5057 0 The organization awarded scholarships to three deserving students during the fiscal year. Scholarships totaled $3,010. This initiative was under the Services to Youth program. The Youth Program also supported HBCU initiatives and education in general. 715 200 0 The goal of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity throughout black communities. The Links, Incorporated creates and supports art-related educational opportunities for minority youth as well as presents and supports performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in an array of disciplines. 518 375 0 The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of this facet is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health. 673 500 0 The International Trends and Services facet addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the United States. The Links, Incorporated is committed toraising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life. Our goal is to eliminatedisparities in these areas for the betterment of our communities. 673 500 0 7453 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 TX X Sandra Solomon 3108444943 PO Box 4266 Tyler TX 75712 X Crystal Lewis President 10 0 X 0 0 0 Jan Duncan Vice President 10.00 0 X 0 0 0 Fredericka Brown Recording Secretary 5 0 X 0 0 0 Sandra Solomon Treasurer 10 0 X 0 0 0 Jodie Ward Financial Secretary 5 0 X 0 0 0 Cecelia Jones Corresponding Secretary 8 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24950 23473 0 0 0 0 48423 0 0 0 0 0 23473 assessments 813410 3522 3522 0 0 0 0 0 0 3522 51945 3522 0 0 X 3122 3122 3010 3010 3387 1321 2066 0 144 144 2968 2968 15451 15451 440 440 13245 13245 41767 7453 21069 13245 22079 33268 3106 2096 25185 35364 0 0 X 5993 10318 19192 25046 25185 35364 25185 35364 X 10178 0 0 0 0 1 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 24950 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sneaker Ball 23473 0 23473 0 0 9195 0 250 3800 0 0 23473 0 23473 0 0 9195 0 250 3800 13245 10228 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The governing body's review of Form 990 typically involves several steps to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance. First, financial documents are gathered and a draft 990 is prepared. Management conducts a preliminary review, followed by a detailed presentation to the board. The board then discusses key areas like revenue, expenses, executive compensation, and program accomplishments, ensuring compliance with IRS guidelines. Board members provide feedback, which is used to revise the form. Once final edits are made, the board formally approves the 990. Afterward, the form is filed with the IRS and made available to the public. This process allows the board to fulfill its fiduciary duties and ensure proper oversight of the organization's financial and operational activities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Our organization is fully committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations, in strict adherence to the conflict of interest policy outlined in our bylaws. All board members, officers, and key staff are required to annually disclose any relationships, positions, or interests that could potentially create a conflict. These disclosures are reviewed regularly by our governance committee. In instances where a conflict may arise, the individual involved is required to recuse themselves from any related discussions or decision-making processes. Our board carefully monitors compliance to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the organization and its mission, free from undue influence. Additionally, all conflict of interest matters are documented in board meeting minutes, ensuring accountability. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Hard copies are made available upon request at the organization's office or mailed to individuals requesting them. Regular updates are done to ensure the information remains current and accessible, promoting transparency and trust with our stakeholders. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Expenses associated with the annual fund raising program (Sneaker Ball). Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 rounding