Links Inc
- Assets
- $55.1k
- Revenue
- $90.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Founding
- 12/1961
- Data as of
- 04/2024
- EIN
- 38-3456826
Organization Overview
Links Inc is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Links Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2024, Links Inc generated $90.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $156.1k during the year ending 04/2024. While expenses have increased by 20.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LINKS, INC, A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION, IS CONCERNED PRIMARILY WITH ENRICHING, SUSTAINING, AND INSURING THE IDENTITIES, CULTURE AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL OF AFRICAN AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICE TO YOUTH SCHOLARHIPS THE KALAMAZOO (MI) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED AWARDED $2000 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR TO TWO AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE YEARLY FOR UP TO THREE YEARS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDY, IF THE STUDENT MAINTAINS A 2.5 GPA. STUDENTS FROM BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL, KALAMAZOO CENTRAL, AND KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD A TOTAL OF $8,000 WAS AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DENTAL CARE DAY MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF KALAMAZOO RESIDENTS (ADULTS) ARE UNINSURED AND CANNOT AFFORD QUALITY DENTAL CARE. FURTHER, SOME AFICAN AMERICAN RESIDENTS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT FINDING A DENTIST THAT TREATED THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH RESPECT. THUS, THE KALAMAZOO (MI) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED FORMULATED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KALAMAZOO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER TO SUPPORT THEIR DENTAL CARE PROGRAMING. WE DEVELOPED AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED THROUGHOUT
SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THE ARTS THE SERVICE TO YOUTH FACET FOCUSED ON PROVIDING EDUCATION TO YOUTH REGARDING DENTAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DURING THE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT HELD IN AUGUST 2023. BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES WERE ALSO GIVEN OUT. THE ARTS FACET FOCUSED ON COLORING PICTURE CONTEST FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN; THE HHS FACET ASSISTED WITH PROMOTION AND SECURING THE MANY VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH BOTH EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES AND NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES THE KALAMAZOO (MI) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PURCHASING SEEDS FOR THE HENRY SSAGALA FARM IN KAMPALA UGANDA FARMING IS A KEY ECONOMIC FACTOR IN UGANDA AND URBAN FARMING ENSURES THAT FAMILIES HAVE A SUSTAINABLE QUALITY OF LIFE. THIS FUNDING HELPS TO MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT FOOD SUPPLY PROVIDE A MEANS TO PAY SCHOOL TUITION AND ECONOMIC STABILITY TO THOSE FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT. NATIONAL PROGRAMING INCLUDES THE PRINTING OF NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION MATERIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Addison Johnson President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kania Mcghee Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Justine Crawford Recording Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
Denise Crawford Financial Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jerri Barnett Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tonja Washington Program Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $19,451 |
| Fundraising events | $51,598 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,565 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $90,614 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,616 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $24 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $344 |
| Information technology | $248 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $673 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,052 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $8,782 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $440 |
| All other expenses | $130,174 |
| Total functional expenses | $156,054 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,610 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,536 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $55,146 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $55,146 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $55,146 |