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Nonprofit · EIN 31-6067895

LINKS INC

Also known as COLUMBUS CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · BLACKLICK, OH 43004

Financials

$55K$93K2021$899K$900K2023$2M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINKS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$2,031,787$1,782,458$249,329$341,618$0$341,618
April 30, 2024990$898,706$900,337-$1,631$70,317$0$70,317
April 30, 2022990-EZ$55,453$93,113-$37,660$38,205$0$38,205
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,015,904
of which government grants
$1,732,490
Membership dues
$31,601
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$15,883

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$17,550
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$1,484,821
Fundraising (functional)
$297,637

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$92,289
Total assets, end of year
$341,618
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$341,618
Gross receipts
$2,031,787
Employees
0
Year formed
1950
State of legal domicile
OH

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shari Hick-GrahamPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Linda BrownVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lisa CarterTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Aimee AndersonFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Cynthia LaneyAsst Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Aimee AndersonFinancial Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Cynthia LaneyAsst Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Lisa CarterTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Shari Hick-GrahamPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Linda BrownVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tracy Townsend EndersPresident10$0
Shari Hicks GrahamVice President10$0
Ruth McCants LockeTreasurer10$0
Linda BrownFinancial Secretary10$0
Aimee AndersenCorresponding Secretary10$0
Terri IfedubaRecording Secretary10$0
Darla BallParliamentation10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1810 CHATEAUGAY WAY, BLACKLICK, OH 43004-8001
In care of
% LISA CARTER
Signed the 990
LISA CARTER, Treasurer
Phone
(614) 309-2440
Return prepared by
Parms and Company LLC

Mission

Committed to educational, cultural and civic activities operating under five prgram facets, Services to Youth, Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Project Lead-High expextation: Opioid Epidemic-impact-education-access-No Thank You Campaign Program by identifying and developing educational and training material to increase awareness and knowledge about opioid abuse, misuse and addiction, and providing access to treatment, recovery services and healthcare coverage.
    Expenses $1,449,151
  • International Trends and Services - Programs are designed and developed to service educational, health and cultural needs and to help people emerge from poverty. A primary objective of our international work is to enrich the lives of women and their families.
    Expenses $21,204
  • The Arts - The Arts Facet partners 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. The facet creates and supports opportunities for educating minority youth in the arts and presenting and supporting performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in a diversity of disciplines.
    Expenses $7,940
  • Health and Human Services - The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated plays a significant role in providing it.
    Expenses $3,812
  • National Trends and Services - The vision of the National Trends and Services facet is to eliminate disparities by reducing barriers to services through advocacy, education, and service. Our mission is to empower our chapters to effectively empower the communities in which we work. Our goals include increasing the number of sustainable and measurable programs; increasing collaborative partnerships; and extending our existing initiatives to include communities identified as having the greatest need.
    Expenses $2,339
  • Services to Youth - The Columbus Links established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in our communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans. This facet brings greater focus, resources, and coordination to The Links, Incorporateds health initiatives already in existence.
    Expenses $375

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-6067895
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1520: LINKS INC
Assets (IRS master file)
$341,618
Income (IRS master file)
$2,031,787

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$2,031,787$1,782,458$341,618XML
990April 2024$898,706$900,337$70,317XML
990April 2023$371,493$332,109$77,591IRS
990-EZApril 2022$55,453$93,113$38,205XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-6067895).

Questions about LINKS INC

What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 31-6067895.
Is LINKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1961.
Are donations to LINKS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does LINKS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of LINKS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LINKS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LINKS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,031,787, expenses of $1,782,458 and total assets of $341,618 at year end.

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