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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6072540

LINKS INC

Also known as ANNAPOLIS CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401

Financials

$43K$58K2021$128K$77K2023$103K$108K2024$123K$131K2025
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$122,706$130,836-$8,130$75,662$2,728$72,934
April 30, 2025990-EZ$103,416$107,839-$4,423$83,793$2,728$81,065
April 30, 2024990-EZ$127,532$76,929$50,603$95,026$9,540$85,486
April 30, 2022990-EZ$43,316$57,546-$14,230$37,561$5,808$31,753
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$85,871
Membership dues
$44,225
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2
Net income from fundraising events
$36,833
Other revenue
$36,833

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,500
Program services (functional)
$87,637
Management and general (functional)
$43,199

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$83,793
Total assets, end of year
$75,662
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,728
Net assets, end of year
$72,934
Net assets without donor restrictions
$67,630
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,304
Gross receipts
$202,648
Employees
0
Year formed
1962
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
ELAYNA RUCKERPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
YAMMA WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
ANDREA HEWLETT-LANGSTERRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
5$0
DEANNA MCCRAY-JAMESCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Officer
5$0
JOI MATTHEWS GRADYTREASURER
Officer
5$0
KIMBERLY BOYD WASHINGTONFINANCIAL SECRETARY
Officer
5$0
ANGELA EWELL-MADISONPARLIAMENTARIAN
Officer
5$0
NICHELLE HENDERSONPROGRAMMING
Officer
5$0
ZIPPORAH MILLERCHAPLIN
Officer
5$0
PAMELA GENTRYIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELAYNA RUCKERPRESIDENT5$0
YAMMA WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDENT5$0
ANDREA HEWLETT-LANGSTERRECORDING SECRETARY5$0
DEANNA MCCRAY-JAMESCORRESPONDING SECRETARY5$0
JOI MATTHEWS GRADYTREASURER5$0
KIMBERLY BOYD WASHINGTONFINANCIAL SECRETARY5$0
ANGELA EWELL-MADISONPARLIAMENTARIAN5$0
NICHELLE HENDERSONPROGRAMMING5$0
ZIPPORAH MILLERCHAPLIN5$0
PAMELA GENTRYIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT5$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Pamela J GentryPresident5$0
Elayna RuckerVice President, Membership5$0
D'Andrea WalkerCorresponding Secretary5$0
Connie PageRecording Secretary5$0
Joi Matthews GradyFinancial Secretary5$0
Andrea Hewlett-LangsterTreasurer5$0
Nichelle HendersonPrograms Coordinator5$0
Alicia L LewisParliamentarian5$0
Keron R SadlerChaplain5$0
Yvonne C ClarkeImmediate Past President5$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Pamela J GentryPresident5$0
Elayna RuckerVice President, Membership5$0
D'Andrea WalkerCorresponding Secretary5$0
Connie PageRecording Secretary5$0
Joi Matthews GradyFinancial Secretary5$0
Kimberly Boyd-WashingtonTreasurer5$0
Lilian SparksPrograms Coordinator5$0
Alicia L LewisParliamentarian5$0
Keron R SadlerChaplain5$0
Yvonne C ClarkeImmediate Past President5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6652, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401-0652
In care of
% ELAYNA RUCKER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ELAYNA RUCKER, PO BOX 6652, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Signed the 990
ELAYNA RUCKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(301) 980-6594
Return prepared by
ISAACS ACCOUNTING PC

Mission

THE LINKS IS A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ENRICHING, SUSTAINING AND ENSURING THE CULTURE AND ECONOMIC SURVIVAL OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PERSONS OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHAPTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN NEED TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES REALTED TO TUITION AND BOOKS. EACH SCHOLARSHIP IS PAID TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF THE STUDENT.
    Expenses $14,200
  • NATIONAL DUES
    Expenses $20,850
  • PROGRAMMING 40,108 PROGRAMMING OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED HAS FIVE FACETS WHICH INCLUDE SERVICES TO YOUTH, THE ARTS, NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH STRATEGIES SUCH AS PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC POLICY CAMPAIGNS. EACH FACET HAS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMNATION OF EACH AND FUNDRAISING REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES AND MEMBER ASSESSMENTS. EACH MEMBER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT FOR MONTLY MEETINGS. MEAL ASSESSMENT 12,479 THE EXPENSE FROM THE VENUE IS ALSO RECEORDED THAT OFFSETS THE INCOME.
    Expenses $52,587

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-EZ on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
52-6072540
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1520: LINKS INC
Assets (IRS master file)
$75,662
Income (IRS master file)
$202,648

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$122,706$130,836$75,662XML
990-EZApril 2025$103,416$107,839$83,793XML
990-EZApril 2024$127,532$76,929$95,026XML
990-EZApril 2023–––IRS
990-EZApril 2022$43,316$57,546$37,561XML
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2020–––IRS
990-EZApril 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 52-6072540).

Questions about LINKS INC

What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 52-6072540.
Is LINKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1967.
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 ELAYNA RUCKER.
Who are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
The 990 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 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $122,706, expenses of $130,836 and total assets of $75,662 at year end.

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