Nonprofit · EIN 52-2311914
LINKS INC
Also known as EASTERN AREA
Tax-exempt · ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,104,892 | $1,935,657 | $169,235 | $332,722 | $0 | $332,722 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $227,693 | $404,338 | -$176,645 | $163,487 | $0 | $163,487 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,029,190 | $1,233,619 | -$204,429 | $340,132 | $0 | $340,132 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $329,243
- Program service revenue
- $1,737,348
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $38,301
- Other revenue
- $38,301
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,850
- Travel
- $303
- Program services (functional)
- $1,918,124
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,533
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $163,487
- Total assets, end of year
- $332,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $332,722
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $323,158
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,564
- Gross receipts
- $2,124,488
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LOURY-LOMAS PHD | AREA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BARBARA MCEACHIN-BURTON | AREA VICE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHERYLAYNE BROWN WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| DENISE LEWIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| EVELYN GEE | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA LOURY-LOMAS PHD | AREA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BARBARA MCEACHIN-BURTON | AREA VICE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHERYLAYNE BROWN WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| DENISE LEWIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| EVELYN GEE | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHUANA TUCKER-SIMS RES AUG 22 | AREA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| LISA LOURY-LOMAS | AREA VICE DIRECTOR/AREA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BARBARA MCEACHIN BURTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NORMA HUTCHESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| KELLEE EWING | AREA VICE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4865 LEE HOLLOW PL, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-7992
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA LOURY LOMAS, 4865 LEE HOLLOW PLACE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 210437992
- Signed the 990
- CHERYLAYNE WALKER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (267) 337-2855
- Website
- WWW.EALINKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DUNLAPSLK PC
Mission
A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF CONCERNED, COMMITTED, AND TALENTED WOMEN OF COLOR, WHO ARE LINKED IN FRIENDSHIP TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THEIR SERVICE WITH MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOCUMENTED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNUALLY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FIVE FACETS OF ENGAGEMENT, WHICH ARE SERVICES TO YOUTH, ARTS, NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THIS COMMITMENT ALLOWS FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE AREA CONFERENCE IS A CONFERENCE FOR AREA MEMBERS HELD ON ODD NUMBERED YEARS. EACH CHAPTER MUST SEND A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE TO VOTE ON THE AREA BUDGET. REPORTS ARE PRESENTED BY AREA OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS. TRAINING WORKSHOPS ARE CONDUCTED IN OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING TOPICS AND AWARDS ARE PRESENTED TO CHAPTERS FOR OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 82 CHAPTERS IN THE EASTERN AREA.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOSTS A ONE DAY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR CHAPTER OFFICERS. ATTENDANCE IS VOLUNTARY. THE FOCUS IS ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SOFT SKILLS INSTEAD OF PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS.Expenses $1,906,624 · revenue $1,737,348
- PROVIDE GRANTS AND PROGRAMS TO SERVE THE EASTERN AREA COMMUNITIES AND CHAPTERS.Expenses $11,500 · grants $11,500
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2311914
- 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)
- $332,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,124,488
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $2,104,892 | $1,935,657 | $332,722 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $227,693 | $404,338 | $163,487 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $1,029,190 | $1,233,619 | $340,132 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $316,589 | $170,698 | $544,561 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | $656,625 | $424,372 | $240,363 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-2311914).
Questions about LINKS INC
- What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 52-2311914.
- 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 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. 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 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LINKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names LISA LOURY LOMAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LINKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,104,892, expenses of $1,935,657 and total assets of $332,722 at year end.
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