﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.1" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-09-16T08:38:28-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-04-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>810926770</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>40 WALL ST 32ND FL</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NEW YORK</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>10005</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-05-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>222924636</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>METRO MANHATTAN CHAPTER OF LINKS INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>METR</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2122684871</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>462 West 42nd street 2514</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>New York</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>10036</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Orchid Richardson</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <SignatureDt>2024-09-16</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Nerou Cheng</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00367208</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2127850100</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-08-08 14:25:15Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="2">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="IRS990EZ" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO TransfersPersonalBenefitsContr" softwareId="23017517" softwareVersionNum="2023v5.1">
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>X</ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.METROMANHATTANLINKS.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="4">X</Organization501cInd>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>93075</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>37821</ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>49409</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>0</CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>0</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>0</SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>0</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>5845</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>93075</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>16625</GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>5637</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>1596</PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>76526</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>100384</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>-7309</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>133111</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>125802</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>42166</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>87981</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>90945</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>37821</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>133111</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>125802</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>133111</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>125802</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and persons of African ancestry.</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Services to Youth: The Services to Youth facet was created to empower Black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Through this facet, we implement transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth in Harlem.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>1500</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>2920</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES WHICH TRAIN AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAM AND OFFICER LEADERS IS THE FOCAL POINT OF THIS AREA. CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE, WHERE TRAINING IN ALL AREAS OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP ARE FOSTERED, IS SUPPORTED.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>7429</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>OTHER PROGRAMS: THIS AREA FOCUSES ON UMBRELLA PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HARLEM COMMUNITY ACROSS ALL OF OUR PROGRAM AREAS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREEDOM SCHOOL WHERE WE FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH A SIX-WEEK, FULL-DAY SUMMER PROGRAM. ALL CHAPTER PROGRAMS AREAS PROVIDE THEIR SPECIALIZED SERVICE TO THIS INTENSIVE SIX-WEEK SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM. OTHER PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO A COMMUNITY IN NEED ARE ALSO PROVIDED.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>10146</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>International Trends program: Provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. 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.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>15125</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>15125</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>ARTS FACET: Produce and support programs to enrich the quality of life of our youth and communities through educational and engaging art experiences while Transforming Communities, Fulfilling Our Purpose. Programming includes arts integration within our chapters and partnerships with like-minded organizations, sowing the seed of creativity deeper in our community.</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>3630</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>39250</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kimberly Copeland</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Orchid Richardson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lorrie King</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>J'nelle Agee</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Cor. secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tanesha Francis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Fin. secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Janeen Azare</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Rec. secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>0.50</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>false</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>false</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>false</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>false</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>false</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>false</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt>
      <TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>0</TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>0</TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt>
      <TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>0</TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>ORCHID RICHARDSON</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>462 West 42nd street 2514</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>new York</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NY</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>10036</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>2122684871</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>false</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>false</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="23017517" softwareVersionNum="2023v5.1">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Revenue.1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other income $5845</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>| Donee's Name: Beyond Borders, Inc. | Donee's Address: PO Box 2132 Norristown PA 19404 | Cash Amount Given: $15125</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1002</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Office Expenses $154</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1005</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Travel $1555</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1007</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $7178</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Dues to national links $32800</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Dues to Nat'l Links Foundation $15880</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Fundraising expenses $11539</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Outreach $4523</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.5</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Memberships and dues $2345</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.7</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER EXPENSES $523</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Expenses.8</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>bank fees $29</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Assets.1005</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Accounts Receivable - Beginning $69170 Accounts Receivable - Ending $37821</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other Assets.1011</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $21775 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUM</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS:THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>