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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1188737

LINKS INC

Also known as PONTCHARTRAIN CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70150

Financials

$148K$88K2023$224K$228K2024$185K$187K2025
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$185,251$187,031-$1,780$364,722$0$364,722
April 30, 2025990$223,555$227,915-$4,360$378,490$0$378,490
April 30, 2024990$148,053$88,095$59,958$382,850$0$382,850
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,947
Membership dues
$37,765
Program service revenue
$21,390
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$76,914
Other revenue
$76,914

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$59,943
Management and general (functional)
$88,348
Fundraising (functional)
$38,740

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$366,502
Total assets, end of year
$364,722
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$364,722
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,681
Net assets with donor restrictions
$329,041
Gross receipts
$185,251
Employees
0
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
LA

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
SHERYL KENNEDY-HAYDELPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KELLI JORDANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATHERINE DUKESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CYLA CLARK-ROMERECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KEELY THIBOEAUXCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RAQUEL RICHMONDFINANCIAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SARAH MOODY-THOMASASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANIECE BICKHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Sheryl KENNEDY HAYDELVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KATHERINE DUKESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
RONIESHA ALEXANDER-MCCLENDONRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
KELLI JORDANCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
GIZELLE BANKSFINANCIAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONIESHA ALEXANDER-MCCLENDONRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
KELLI JORDANCORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
GIZELLE BANKSFINANCIAL SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
SHANIECE BICKHAMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Sheryl KENNEDY HAYDELVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Katherine DukesTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 50832, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70150-0832
In care of
% KATHERINE DUKES
Signed the 990
KATHERINE DUKES, Treasurer
Phone
(504) 201-1334
Return prepared by
Emma S Walker P C

Mission

The Organization has a long tradition of promoting and engaging in educational, civic and inter-cultural activitiesthat enrich the lives of members of the black community at large.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • National Trends and Services - Addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the United States. The Organization is committed to raising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life. The goal is to eliminate disparities these areas for the betterment of our communities. $3,430 HBCU Initiatives - To support black colleges and universities. $14,356
    Expenses $17,786
  • Service to Youth - To empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Programs are implemented that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth. The Organization is committed to leading the way as a champion of change, ensuring that youth are academically successful and engaged in healthy lifestyles.
    Expenses $16,356
  • Health and Human Services - Address health disparities in our community, implementing screening mamograms for under served or uninsured.
    Expenses $12,463
  • The Arts - The Organization partner with museums, symphonies, arts councils, educational institutes and corporations in order to support art programs, especially where there is a focus on artists of color.
    Expenses $8,426
  • International Trends and Services - 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 the educational, health , and cultural needs and to help people emerge from poverty. A primary objective of the international work is to enrich the lives of women and families.
    Expenses $4,912

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for LINKS INC

Due September 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
72-1188737
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)
$364,722
Income (IRS master file)
$185,251

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$185,251$187,031$364,722XML
990April 2025$223,555$227,915$378,490XML
990April 2024$148,053$88,095$382,850XML
990April 2023$364,551$100,212$322,892IRS
990-EZApril 2022–––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 72-1188737).

Questions about LINKS INC

What is the EIN of LINKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LINKS INC is 72-1188737.
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 are the officers and directors of LINKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 7 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 $185,251, expenses of $187,031 and total assets of $364,722 at year end.

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