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← LINKS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by LINKS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$158,734
Total expenses
$132,526
Contributions and grants received
$109,845
Grants paid
$65,000
Program service revenue
$33,536
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$15,353
Total assets, end of year
$75,695
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$75,695
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$91,081
Management and general expenses
$41,445
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$91,081

Program services were 68.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $31,148

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $78,697

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Other Membership Activ

    total $17,633 · related or exempt $17,633

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Facets

    total $15,040 · related or exempt $15,040

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Friendship Activities

    total $863 · related or exempt $863

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $124,407

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $78,697

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $109,054

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $15,353 · excluded $15,353

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $65,000 · program services $65,000

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $6,480 · management and general $6,480

  • 24a · Other expenses: Local Charity/ Scholars

    total $13,697 · program services $13,697

  • 24b · Other expenses: Donations

    total $11,678 · management and general $11,678

  • 24c · Other expenses: National Dues

    total $10,780 · management and general $10,780

  • 24d · Other expenses: Facets

    total $9,952 · program services $9,952

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $14,939 · program services $2,432 · management and general $12,507

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $38,881 · end of year $72,979

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $2,716

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $23,654

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $62,535 · end of year $75,695

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Promoting and engaging in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activites in order to enrich the lives of members of the African-American community.

  • The Links of Durham raised and donated over $78,000 to various charities and community service organizations. Some of their notable contributions include:Scholarship Programs: They provide scholarships to support the education of local students. This includes a special endowment at North Carolina Central University.Community Support: They have supported organizations like the Lincoln Community Health Center, Community Health Coalition, and LEAP program.Health and Education: They are involved in health and educational programs both locally and internationally, including efforts to eliminate childhood obesity and support for organ and bone marrow donor programs.These efforts reflect their commitment to enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the community.

    Expenses $78,697 · Grants $65,000

  • The Links of Durham organizes its community service efforts through "Facet Programming":1. The Arts: This facet supports and promotes the arts, particularly focusing on artists of color. It includes partnerships with museums, symphonies, and educational institutions to provide opportunities for minority youth in the arts.2. Health and Human Services: This facet addresses health disparities in communities of color by promoting healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and health education. It focuses on issues like cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and organ donation.3. Services to Youth: This facet aims to support and empower young people through educational programs, mentoring, and leadership development.4. National Trends and Services: This facet focuses on addressing issues of national concern, such as economic development, public policy, and social justice.5. International Trends and Services: This facet extends the organization's reach globally, addressing issues such as education, health, and economic development in communities around the world.These facets guide the chapter's activities and initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to community service and support.

    Expenses $9,952 · Revenue $15,040

  • The Links of Durham celebrate "Friendship Activities" as part of their efforts to strengthen bonds among members. These activities often include events like Friendship Luncheons, which provide opportunities for members to connect and enjoy each other's company in a relaxed setting

    Expenses $1,667

  • The "Sister Support" initiative by the Durham Chapter of The Links, Incorporated focuses on fostering intergenerational connections and providing ongoing support to their Alumna members. This includes organizing monthly projects that keep in frequent contact with these members, showing them love and support in various creative ways, such as delivering personalized puzzles featuring photos from past events

    Expenses $765 · Revenue $18,496

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Launice Sills

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Dr Deirdre Guion Peoples

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Benita White

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Marqueta Welton

    Financial Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Dr Lauren Davis

    Recording Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Dr Kimberly Moore

    Corresponding Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sheronda Jeffries

    Program Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Cheryl Stewart

    Assistant to the Secretaries

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 November 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202423189349301237

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