Nonprofit · EIN 35-2353659
LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AKRON, OH 44309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $763,596 | $710,286 | $53,310 | $234,717 | $4,499 | $230,218 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $512,252 | $511,871 | $381 | $185,403 | $8,495 | $176,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $157,454
- Program service revenue
- $604,991
- Investment income
- $1,151
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,739
- Other salaries and wages
- $287,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $480,591
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,450
- Accounting fees
- $7,715
- Occupancy
- $38,515
- Travel
- $13,830
- Program services (functional)
- $469,839
- Management and general (functional)
- $229,668
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,779
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $185,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $234,717
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,499
- Net assets, end of year
- $230,218
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $129,623
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $230,218
- Gross receipts
- $763,596
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOLANDA PARKER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $73,383 |
| CARLA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CONNIE WISE GERMANY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ERICA HAILSTOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KEYSHA MYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PATRICA SALES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| FRANCES SUTTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Parker | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $62,857 | $500 |
| Frances Sutter | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Hailstock | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Brown | Board member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrica Sales | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Clark | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Parker | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Wise Germany | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keysha Myers | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2311, AKRON, OH 44309-2311
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- 741 Upson Street, Akron OH 44305
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- YOLANDA PARKER, PO BOX 2311, AKRON, OH 44309
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Yolanda Parker, 741 Upson Street, Akron OH 44305
- Signed the 990
- YOLANDA PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (330) 794-5230
- Website
- WWW.LINKS741.COM
- Return prepared by
- STRICKLAND NUSKE FRIEND & BERRY INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO VITALIZE THE COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PROVIDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SELF EMPOWERMENT AND UNITY.
Program accomplishments
- HELP ME GROW IS A VOLUNTARY FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT WOMEN OR NEW PARENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. LINKS IS PART OF THIS STATE-WIDE PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS WITH SKILLS, TOOLS, AND CONFIDENCE TO NURTURE THE HEALTHY GROWTH OF THEIR BABIES.Expenses $334,209 · revenue $740,429
- COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - BEAUTIFICATION, COMMUNITY GARDEN, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, JEWETT PARK AND SENIOR CONNECTION. EACH YEAR LINKS SEEKS TO FIND WAYS TO BEAUTIFY OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND ONE OF THE WAYS IS TO PLACE LARGE FLOWER POTS THROUGHOUT THE ENEIGHBORHOOD. THE RESIDENTS HELP WITH PLANTING THE FLOWERS AND MAINTAINING THE CARE OF THE POTS. LINKS HOSTS TWO COMMUNITY GARDENS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FAMILIES RECEIVE PLOTS, PLANTS, AND TOOLS TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR PLOTS. FAMILIES PICK THEIR CROPS AND USE THEM AT THE END OF THE PLANTING SEASON FOR CONSUMPTION. NINE MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR LINKS HOSTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH DISTRIBUTIONS. THESE DISTRIBUTIONS PROVIDE FREE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR THEMSELVES. LINKS OFFERS COMMUNITY EVENTS AT JEWETT PARK. MANY OF THE EVENTS TARGET YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS. SENIOR CONNECTION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT AND TO SOCIALIZE. THERE ARE REGULAR OFFERINGS SUCH AS MEALS AND HOLIDAY PARTIES FOR SENIORS.Expenses $117,085 · revenue $11,558
- CHILDREN AND YOUTH - SUMMER CAMPS, ACADEMY YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 12 TO 17 TO LEARN ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WORK TO CREATE NEIGHBORHOOD SPACE. ASSIST IN RENOVATION OF LOCAL PARKS. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING.Expenses $18,545 · revenue $1,275
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2353659
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $274,680
- Income (IRS master file)
- $805,585
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $763,596 | $710,286 | $234,717 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $512,252 | $511,871 | $185,403 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $406,187 | $345,645 | $242,576 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Yolanda Parker | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 35-2353659).
Questions about LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES is 35-2353659.
- Is LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
- Are donations to LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES 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 COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names YOLANDA PARKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,383 (YOLANDA PARKER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LINKS COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $763,596, expenses of $710,286 and total assets of $234,717 at year end.
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