TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To promote and engage in educational, civic, inter-cultural activities in order to enrich the lives of members and larger community and to work together toward achieving common goals. The most significant activities are linking with Hoffman-Boston Community for change and provide humanitarian.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE ARTS: The Links Incorporated have a strong and rich record of support for the performing visual arts with special focus on the presentation of artist of color. You are exposed to multi-cultural experiences ,art appreciation and competition. The Classics through the Ages intiative lends support to African-American in the arts. The engagement provides sponsorship and mentorsing to a promising students through 4 years of high school. (Grants $ 683) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES: Established in response to the chronic health disparities that persis in our communitiies and which result in decrease life expectancy of African-Americans. The programs brings greater focus, resources and coordination health initiatives already in existence, Our signature Health Links to Heart Health Program was established in partnership with The Links, Inc., federal agencies, local hospitals and community groups to increase awareness of the number one killer of women, Heart Disease. With ongoing forums, panels, workshops and health fairs, we provide educational awareness and prevention programs to high risk minority women. (Grants $ 7,577) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 SERVICES TO YOUTH: Through commitment and dedication, our focus on providing a range of innovative, substantive sustained services and support to elementary and middle school programming contributes to the attainment of proven results OT key educations and social/community issues. A consistent approach to mentor and tutor elementary/middle school students bolster math and reading skills for elementary age students and our delivery of character-building workshops shapes and reveals the true diamonds once hidden and prepares them for life's challenges. The FIRST LEGO League introduces young people, ages 9 to 14 ( grade 4-8) to the fun and excitement of science and technology. Teams, composed of up to 10 children with at least two screened Lead Coaches, can also be associated with pre-existing club and organizations, home schooled, or just be a group of friends who wish to do something awesome. Our First LEGGO program is for 7th and 8th grade girls at Thomas Jefferson. The teams meet twice a week to engage in team building activities, review and incorporate First Leggo Core Values, work on their research projects and build and program their robots to complete tasks with the mission sets. (Grants $ 1,876) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES: The vision of the National Trends and Services facet is to eliminate disparities by reducing barriers to services through advocacy, education, and service. Our mission is to empower our chapters to effectively empower the communities in which we work. We aim to increasing the number of sustainable and measurable programs; increasing collaborative partnerships; and extending our existing initiatives to include communities identified as having the greatest need. Currently, National Trends and Services encompasses the following programs and committees with national partners and sponsors, each committed to the overall vision and mission of the facet. These programs serve as a catalyst for change promoting individual and community empowerment. (Grants $ 54,181) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES: THE International Trends and Services facet is to expand the global platform for programs designed and developed to service the educational, health and cultural needs of people of African descent throughout the world. All programmatic components of the facet are delivered through measurable and sustainable service delivery methods that reach women and their families. The foremost goal of the International Trends and Services facet is to provide opportunities for tangible service in other countries. 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. (Grants $ 109) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	64,426

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
LISA GREGORY RECORDING SEC	10.00	0
CARLA JOHNSON President	12.00	0
FELECIA PHILLIPS- WELCH Vice President	10.00	0
MARY DUNAWAY FINANCIAL SEC	15.00	0
ROSE WILLIAMS BOYD Treasurer	13.00	0
LUCIANA GRAY CORRESP SECR	10.00	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

LISA GREGORY

RECORDING SEC

10.00

CARLA JOHNSON

President

12.00

FELECIA PHILLIPS- WELCH

Vice President

10.00

MARY DUNAWAY

FINANCIAL SEC

15.00

ROSE WILLIAMS BOYD

Treasurer

13.00

LUCIANA GRAY

CORRESP SECR

10.00

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $350
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $1099
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $5434
Other Expenses.1	SCHOLARSHIPS $31000
Other Expenses.2	CHAPTER MEETINGS $24496
Other Expenses.3	NATIONAL DUES $23984
Other Expenses.4	SCHOLARSHIPS $16300
Other Expenses.5	DONATIONS $7500
Other Expenses.6	CATERING $7006
Other Expenses.7	GOLF COURSE $4567
Other Expenses.8	COMMITTEE MEETINGS $1585
Other Expenses.10	MENTORING $1518
Other Expenses.11	TRANSPORTATION $1516
Other Expenses.12	SOCIAL $1461
Other Expenses.13	WEBSITE $1441
Other Expenses.15	INSURANCE $970
Other Expenses.16	GIFTS/SOUVENIRS $845
Other Expenses.17	SOUNDS AND LIGHTS $750
Other Expenses.18	MISCELLANEOUS $683
Other Expenses.19	MEMBERSHIP DUES $601
Other Expenses.20	WORKSHOP $124
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $21090 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $65917 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3133
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $38057 Deferred Revenue - Ending $21000
Total Liabilities.1	WITHHOLDING LIAB - Beginning $4946 WITHHOLDING LIAB - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $350

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1099

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $5434

Other Expenses.1

SCHOLARSHIPS $31000

Other Expenses.2

CHAPTER MEETINGS $24496

Other Expenses.3

NATIONAL DUES $23984

Other Expenses.4

SCHOLARSHIPS $16300

Other Expenses.5

DONATIONS $7500

Other Expenses.6

CATERING $7006

Other Expenses.7

GOLF COURSE $4567

Other Expenses.8

COMMITTEE MEETINGS $1585

Other Expenses.10

MENTORING $1518

Other Expenses.11

TRANSPORTATION $1516

Other Expenses.12

SOCIAL $1461

Other Expenses.13

WEBSITE $1441

Other Expenses.15

INSURANCE $970

Other Expenses.16

GIFTS/SOUVENIRS $845

Other Expenses.17

SOUNDS AND LIGHTS $750

Other Expenses.18

MISCELLANEOUS $683

Other Expenses.19

MEMBERSHIP DUES $601

Other Expenses.20

WORKSHOP $124

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $21090 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $65917 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3133

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $38057 Deferred Revenue - Ending $21000

Total Liabilities.1

WITHHOLDING LIAB - Beginning $4946 WITHHOLDING LIAB - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	157,575
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	157,575

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	16,361
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	138,745
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20	-1,670
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	153,436

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10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	5,200
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	2,784
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	133,230
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	141,214