Nonprofit · EIN 23-7171766
LINKS INC
Also known as TACOMA CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $50,595 | $75,519 | -$24,924 | $28,611 | – | $28,611 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $77,682 | $74,306 | $3,376 | $53,535 | $1,847 | $51,688 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $60,597 | $50,867 | $9,730 | $48,312 | $0 | $48,312 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $40,084 | $42,533 | -$2,449 | $28,013 | $0 | $28,013 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $46,106
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,489
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,493
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,340
- Other expenses
- $52,686
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,611
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,611
- Gross receipts
- $59,216
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-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha Hynes-Wilson | President | 15 | $0 |
| Stephanie McGriff | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Kendra Mathias | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| LaTonja Hunter | Rec. Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Kirsten Watts | Fin.Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly C Green | Cor. Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
| Samantha Black-Parker | Asst. Fin. Sec | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Green | Asst Treassurer | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Williams West | Parliamentarian | 1 | $0 |
| Alyce McNeil | Program Chair | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha Hynes-Wilson | President | 15 | $0 |
| Stephanie McGriff | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Green | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| LaTonja Hunter | Rec. Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Kirsten Watts | Fin.Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly C Green | Cor. Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
| Samantha Black-Parker | Asst. Fin. Sec | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Williams West | Parliamentarian | 1 | $0 |
| Alyce McNeil | Program Chair | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha Hynes-Wilson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Kay Wilson-Kirby | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Denita Harden-Patton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Gina Hatcher | Rec. Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Barbara Lane | Fin.Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Abby | Cor. Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Samantha Black-Parker | Asst. Fin. Sec Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Freeman | Asst. Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Williams West | Parliamentarian Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Shyne | Program Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentha Hynes-Wilson | President | 15 | $0 |
| 19y Wilson-Kirby | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Denita Harden-Patton | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Gina Hatcher | Recording Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Barbara Lane | Financial Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Abby | Corresponding Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Samantha Parker | Assistant Financial Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Freeman | Assistant Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Iris Williams West | Parliamentarian | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Shyne | Program Director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 111777, TACOMA, WA 98411-1777
- In care of
- % DENITA HARDEN PATTON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kendra Mathias, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 731-5499
- Website
- www.tacomalinksinc.org
- Return prepared by
- Sound Advisors LLC
Mission
Scholarship & Community Charitable and Educational Programs
Program accomplishments
- 13 high school and college students were awarded scholarship to college to assist them in their educational pursuits. One high school student was awarded mentorship in the Palmer Scholars Program.
- Health and Human Services, services to youth and the arts facets provided funds and they actively participated in working with the homeless populations of the community through Bethlehem Baptist Church, Power of Two, The Lakewood Knights Lions, and the Tacoma Rescue Mission by providing food, meals, diapers, personal items, informational programs, clothing and holiday celebrations.
- 66 uniforms were purchased for young girls in Africa through the "I Can Fly" program to allow them to attend school in a safe environment. We also contribute to the tuition of one student. This program keeps girls safe and will enable them to attend school.
- Other programs in the community are carried out by other facets dealing with school supplies back packs water packs etc.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7171766
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1520: LINKS INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $59,216
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | April 2026 | $50,595 | $75,519 | $28,611 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2025 | $77,682 | $74,306 | $53,535 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $60,597 | $50,867 | $48,312 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2023 | $40,084 | $42,533 | $28,013 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 23-7171766).
Questions about LINKS INC
- What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 23-7171766.
- Is LINKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1972.
- 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 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. 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-EZ for the year ended April 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LINKS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $50,595, expenses of $75,519 and total assets of $28,611 at year end.
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