Nonprofit · EIN 71-1027979
LINKS OF LOVE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LANCASTER, SC 29721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $150,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $0
- Gross receipts
- $0
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakisha Truesdale | Chairman | 25 | $0 |
| Tammie White | Vice Chairman | 20 | $0 |
| Diane Thompson | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Catina Duncan | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2795, LANCASTER, SC 29721-2795
- In care of
- % LAKISHA TRUESDALE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 2795, Lancaster SC 29721
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Lakisha Truesdale, 1718 Sharon Ln, Lancaster SC 29720
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lakisha Truesdale, Chairman
- Phone
- (803) 235-6061
Mission
At Links of Love, our mission is to empower students from Pre-K to college by providing educational support, mentorship, and community resources. We are dedicated to fostering academic success, social growth, and emotional well-being, ensuring that every child and family have the tools they need to thrive. Through collaboration, compassion, and commitment, we strive to build a brighter future-one student at a time.
Program accomplishments
- Over the past several years, Links of Love has proudly supported a variety of after-school programs across South Carolina that serve children with disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. By collaborating with local nonprofits, schools, and therapy providers-including Milestones Speech and Language and Excel Leadership Academy-we have helped strengthen existing programs by offering staffing support, sharing best practices, providing family referrals, and contributing to inclusive enrichment activities. These partnerships have allowed us to witness firsthand the transformative impact that structured, nurturing, and individualized care can have on a child's development. Recognizing the ongoing need for accessible, high-quality after-school care in our own Lancaster community, Links of Love is excited to announce the launch of our own signature after-school program in Fall 2025. This new initiative will be designed specifically for children with developmental disabilities and those on the autism spectrum, offering a safe, values-based environment with structured routines, academic and social support, and therapeutic partnerships. Our program will feature sensory-friendly spaces, small group instruction, communication support, and leadership enrichment-reflecting the lessons learned through our prior collaborations and the voices of the families we serve. As we move toward this next chapter, we remain committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care that meets each child where they are and helps them grow into their fullest potential.Expenses $150,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-1027979
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- July 18, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2017
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-N for 2024 Officer: Lakisha Truesdale | August 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Lakisha Truesdale | August 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lakisha Lathan Truesdale | August 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Lakisha Truesdale | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 71-1027979).
Questions about LINKS OF LOVE
- What is the EIN of LINKS OF LOVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS OF LOVE is 71-1027979.
- Is LINKS OF LOVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
- Are donations to LINKS OF LOVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINKS OF LOVE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LINKS OF LOVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LINKS OF LOVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended August 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LINKS OF LOVE?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Lakisha Truesdale.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINKS OF LOVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LINKS OF LOVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $0, expenses of $0 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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