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Links Inc Phoenix Chapter

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 866053771 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.phoenixlinksinc.org
revenue
$97K
expenses
$90K
net assets
$60K
employees
mission · from form 990

To positively impact the lives of culturally diverse citizens in the greater Phoenix community in the areas of education, health awareness, the arts and STEM.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is a community service organization comprised of professional women of color dedicated to improving the quality of life for culturally diverse citizens in the greater Phoenix community. They focus on youth development, health awareness, arts, and international outreach through various programs and partnerships. The organization emphasizes education, health advocacy, and cultural enrichment.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

A Book of My Own book donation program
Book donation program in partnership with Reading is Fundamental and Bernard Black Elementary School.
ACT/SAT Test Prep Program
Test preparation program for high school juniors and seniors.
Classics through the Ages
Youth mentoring program in the arts.
Computer Donation to Ghana Schools
Donation of 15 computers with color monitors to the Amos Okrah Schools at Sakora Wonoo in the Ashanti Region of Ghana to reduce the digital divide and promote computer literacy.
Equation for Excellence Program
A national partnership with Achieving the Dream, Incorporated to support community colleges and HBCUs.
HBCU Scholarships
Scholarships for college-bound students interested in attending a historically-black college or university located within the Links’ Western Area.
HeartLinks to Heart Health Red Dress Cocktail Party
An event focused on heart health awareness.
MLK Youth Rally
Youth rally in collaboration with the Phoenix College NAACP/BSU.
NSBE Jr. Chapter
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education Initiative in partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Arizona State University Chapter.
The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC)
Breast Cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor support programs and outreach, including Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops, specifically for Black men and women of African descent in the Phoenix Metro area.
The Living History Program
Mentoring and career development program in partnership with Phoenix Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Mu Boule of Phoenix.
Youth Poster Art Competition
An art competition for youth.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Beauty and Makeup Support for Breast Cancer Survivors 4 activities
    • Breast Cancer Awareness and Support
      Operates The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC), which includes breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor support programs and outreach, such as Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
    • Breast Cancer Awareness and Support
      Operates The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC), which includes breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor support programs and outreach, such as Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
    • Breast Cancer Awareness and Support
      Operates The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) which includes breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor support programs and outreach, such as Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
    • Breast Cancer Awareness and Survivor Support
      Operates The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC), which includes breast cancer awareness, prevention, and survivor support programs such as the Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
  • Heart Disease Awareness for Women 4 activities
    • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
      Organizes the HeartLinks to Heart Health Red Dress Cocktail Party and participated in a National Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Grant program to promote heart health awareness.
    • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
      Organizes the HeartLinks to Heart Health Red Dress Cocktail Party and participates in a National Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Grant program to promote heart health.
    • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
      Organizes events like the HeartLinks to Heart Health Red Dress Cocktail Party and participates in national grant programs focused on cardiovascular disease prevention.
    • Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Advocacy
      Hosts the HeartLinks to Heart Health Red Dress Cocktail Party to promote heart health awareness and was selected as one of ten Links chapters nationally to participate in a National Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Grant program.
  • Youth and Community-Centered Art for Civic Engagement 4 activities
    • Youth Arts and Civic Engagement Initiatives
      Hosts youth-focused arts and civic events including the Youth Poster Art Competition and the MLK Youth Rally, promoting cultural expression and community involvement among young people.
    • Youth Arts and Civic Engagement Programs
      Organizes and hosts events for youth that promote engagement in arts and civic activities, such as a Youth Poster Art Competition and the MLK Youth Rally.
    • Youth Arts and Civic Engagement Programs
      Hosts a Youth Poster Art Competition and organizes the MLK Youth Rally to promote artistic expression and civic engagement among young people.
    • Youth Arts and Civic Engagement Programs
      Hosts a Youth Poster Art Competition and organizes the MLK Youth Rally to promote artistic expression and civic engagement among young people.
  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
    • Youth Mentoring and Educational Enrichment
      Operates an integrated program for youth focused on closing the academic achievement gap through mentoring, educational enrichment, college readiness, career awareness, and cultural and civic engagement, including specific programs like "Classics through the Ages" for arts mentoring and "The Living History Program" for mentoring and career development.
    • Youth Mentoring and Educational Enrichment
      Operates an integrated program for youth focused on closing the academic achievement gap through mentoring, educational enrichment, college readiness, career awareness, and cultural and civic engagement. This includes specific programs like "Classics through the Ages" for arts mentoring, "The Living History Program" for mentoring and career development, and an ACT/SAT Test Prep Program.
    • Youth Mentoring and Educational Enrichment
      Operates an integrated program for youth focused on closing the academic achievement gap through mentoring, educational enrichment, college readiness, career awareness, and cultural and civic engagement, including specific programs like "Classics through the Ages" for arts mentoring and "The Living History Program" for mentoring and career development.
    • Youth Mentoring and Educational Enrichment Programs
      Operates a comprehensive youth program focused on closing the academic achievement gap through mentoring, educational enrichment, college readiness, career awareness, and civic engagement. Includes initiatives such as "Classics through the Ages" (arts-based mentoring), NSBE Jr. Chapter for STEM education, and the ACT/SAT Test Prep Program for high school juniors and seniors.
  • Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 3 activities
    • Book Donation Program
      Operates "A Book of My Own" book donation program to provide books to individuals.
    • Book Donation Program
      Operates "A Book of My Own" program, which involves donating books.
    • Literacy and Book Donation Program
      Operates "A Book of My Own," a book donation program that promotes literacy by providing books to youth in the community.
  • STEM Competition & Robotics Programs 3 activities
    • STEM Education Initiatives
      Operates an NSBE Jr. Chapter to promote STEM education among youth.
    • STEM Education Initiatives
      Operates an NSBE Jr. Chapter to promote STEM education among youth.
    • STEM Education Initiatives
      Operates an NSBE Jr. Chapter to promote STEM education among youth.
  • Organized Volunteer Hour Mobilization 1 activity
    • Volunteer Service Engagement
      Members collectively contribute 1,800 or more hours of service annually to support local, national, and international program initiatives across the chapter’s program areas.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • Book Donation Program
      Operates "A Book of My Own" book donation program to provide books to individuals.
    • College Access and Scholarship Support
      Provides HBCU Scholarships for college-bound students interested in attending historically Black colleges and universities within the Links’ Western Area, supporting postsecondary access and equity.
    • College Readiness and Scholarship Programs
      Offers an ACT/SAT Test Prep Program for high school juniors and seniors and provides HBCU Scholarships for college-bound students interested in attending historically-black colleges or universities within the Links’ Western Area.
    • College Readiness and Scholarships
      Offers an ACT/SAT Test Prep Program for high school juniors and seniors and provides HBCU Scholarships for college-bound students interested in attending historically-black colleges or universities within the Links’ Western Area.
    • Community and Humanitarian Outreach
      Engages in humanitarian outreach efforts addressing health and wellness and basic human needs, serving both the local Phoenix community and populations in developing nations.
    • HBCU Scholarship Program
      Provides scholarships for college-bound students interested in attending Historically Black Colleges or Universities within the Links’ Western Area.
    • Humanitarian Outreach and International Aid
      Engages in humanitarian outreach efforts related to health and wellness and basic human needs for people in the local community and developing nations, including donating computers to schools in Ghana and overseeing their installation and staff education.
    • International Humanitarian Outreach
      Engages in humanitarian outreach efforts related to health and wellness and basic human needs for people in developing nations, including donating 15 computers to schools in Ghana and overseeing their installation and staff education.
    • International Humanitarian Outreach
      Engages in humanitarian outreach efforts related to health and wellness and basic human needs for people in developing nations, including donating 15 computers to schools in Ghana and overseeing their installation and staff education.
    • International Humanitarian and Technology Access Initiative
      Conducted a technology access project in Ghana, including the donation of 15 computers to schools and overseeing procurement, transport, installation, and staff training to support educational infrastructure.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$61K63%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$60K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +49.2%
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Achieving the Dream, Incorporated Partner — National partnership to launch the "Equation for Excellence Program" with community colleges and HBCUs.
  • Amos Okrah Schools Partner — Received 15 donated computers from the Phoenix Chapter of The Links Inc.
  • Bernard Black Elementary School Partner — Community partner for "A Book of My Own" book donation program.
  • GHANA REVIEW INTERNATIONAL magazine Partner — Featured the computer donation project in Issue 114.
  • Mayo Clinic Partner — Partner in the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC).
  • Mayo Clinic Arizona Partner — Collaborator for Breast Cancer awareness, prevention and survivor support programs and outreach, including Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Arizona State University Chapter Partner — Community partner for the NSBE Jr. Chapter STEM Education Initiative.
  • Phoenix Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Partner — Community partner for The Living History Program.
  • Phoenix College NAACP/BSU Partner — Collaborates on the MLK Youth Rally.
  • Reading is Fundamental Partner — Community partner for "A Book of My Own" book donation program.
  • Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Mu Boule of Phoenix Partner — Collaborator for Breast Cancer awareness, prevention and survivor support programs and outreach, including Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.
  • Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Mu Boule of Phoenix Partner — Community partner for The Living History Program.
  • Sigma Pi Phi Gamma Mu Boule Partner — Partner in the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC).
  • The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) Partner — An initiative of the Phoenix Chapter of the Links Incorporated, Sigma Pi Phi Gamma Mu Boule, and Mayo Clinic.
  • The Wellness Community Partner — Collaborator for Breast Cancer awareness, prevention and survivor support programs and outreach, including Beauty Beyond Breast Cancer Makeup Workshops.