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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1170919

LINKS INC

Also known as PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY MD CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · MITCHELLVILLE, MD 20721

Financials

$51K$47K2021$82K$116K2023$72K$74K2024$73K$60K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LINKS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$73,463$59,859$13,604$136,815$0$136,815
April 30, 2025990$71,946$74,207-$2,261$123,211$0$123,211
April 30, 2024990$81,637$116,290-$34,653$120,645$0$120,645
April 30, 2022990$51,452$47,428$4,024$176,679$0$176,679
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,463
Membership dues
$63,463
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,104
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$3,600
Travel
$4,752
Program services (functional)
$26,793
Management and general (functional)
$33,066

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$123,211
Total assets, end of year
$136,815
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$136,815
Net assets without donor restrictions
$69,286
Net assets with donor restrictions
$67,529
Gross receipts
$73,463
Employees
0
Volunteers
77
Year formed
1979
State of legal domicile
MD

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Deidre TrassPresident
Officer
10$0
LaVern WalkerTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Tracy Dailey SmithFinancial Secretary
Officer
2$0
Valerie YancyVice President, Membership
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shirley Peterson BartonPresident
Officer
10$0
Andrea SyphaxTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Dorothy PowellFinancial Secretary
Officer
2$0
Deidre TrassVice President, Membership
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shirley Peterson BartonPresident
Officer
10$0
Andrea SyphaxTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Dorothy PowellFinancial Secretary
Officer
2$0
Michele JacksonCorresponding Secretary
Officer
2$0
Sylistina JohnsonRecording Secretary
Officer
2$0
Deidre TrassVice President, Membership
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2022: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Shirley Peterson BartonPresident
Officer
10$0
Raneene CW JamesVice President, Membership
Officer
10$0
Valerie Hall YanceyVice President, Programs
Officer
8$0
Deidre TrassTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Tiffany McEwanFinancial Secretary
Officer
5$0
Tracey Daily-SmithCorresponding Secretary
Officer
2$0
Sylistina JohnsonRecording Secretary
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12138 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 551, MITCHELLVILLE, MD 20721-1910
In care of
% DONNA GRAVES
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
12138 Central Avenue, Bowie MD 20721
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Deidre Trass, 12138 Central Avenue, Suite 551, Mitchelville, MD 20721
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Donna C Graves, 12138 Central Avenue, Bowie MD 20721
Signed the 990
Deidre Trass, President
Phone
(301) 792-5812

Mission

The mission of the Prince George's County (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a service organization of friends, is to strengthen the bonds of friendship among its members and to enhance the quality of life, through programs and services primarily for the citizens and residents of Prince George's County.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The ARTS FACET engaged seniors in a book club meeting and author book signing at a senior center to focus on the importance of art for the brain as seniors age. Research shows that it keeps dementia at bay or slows it down.
    Expenses $3,289
  • The Services to Youth Facet spent this year reorganizing. It did not put forth any programs but expects to resume next year.
    Expenses $15,104
  • The Links, Incorporated established the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet in response to the chronic disparities that persist. This year, there was virtual participation in the DMV Links Red Dress event. This event takes place during the month of February and focuses on raising awareness for women's heart health. This event was in partnership with the American Heart Association. The HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet also participated in the Walk for Healthy Living, a national event, that promotes healthy habits and self care. The HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet participated in the Black Family Wellness Expo, a national event, which is designed to reduce health disparities for disadvantaged families of color. The expo offered CPR training, blood pressure checks, COVID test kits, live exercise demonstrations and more to the community.
    Expenses $5,226
  • The Links Incorporated established the INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES Facet with the foremost goal of providing opportunities for tangible service in other countries. This facet 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. Our "boots on the ground" approach provides for more personalized methods for assisting and improving the lives of women, children and men worldwide through long-term programs committed to empowerment and public policy leadership in advocating for social justice. International Women's Day - The Links, Incorporated takes this opportunity to assess the progress of women worldwide in their struggle for equality, peace and development. In March 2025, we collaborated with the Prince George's Arts and Humanities and hosted an Embassy Hop which aligned with the March 25th International Day of Rememberance of The Victim of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
    Expenses $1,777
  • Thurgood Marshall HBCU Campaign
    Expenses $1,000
  • The National Trends and Services educated about the importance of voting and provided community members with information on how to register to vote.
    Expenses $397

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1170919
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1520: LINKS INC
Assets (IRS master file)
$136,815
Income (IRS master file)
$73,463

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$73,463$59,859$136,815XML
990April 2025$71,946$74,207$123,211XML
990April 2024$81,637$116,290$120,645XML
990April 2023$54,222$69,540$162,511IRS
990April 2022$51,452$47,428$176,679XML
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Donna C Graves
April 30, 2018≤ $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 52-1170919).

Questions about LINKS INC

What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 52-1170919.
Is LINKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1961.
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 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Deidre Trass.
Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does LINKS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $73,463, expenses of $59,859 and total assets of $136,815 at year end.

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