THE EASTERN AREA OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED

EIN: 522311914

ELLICOTT CITY, MD

Total Revenue
$2,104,892
Total Expenses
$1,935,657
Total Assets
$332,722
Net Assets
$332,722
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LISA LOURY LOMAS
Phone
2673372855
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

THE EASTERN AREA OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 824% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

A VOLUNTEER SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF CONCERNED, COMMITTED, AND TALENTED WOMEN OF COLOR, WHO ARE LINKED IN FRIENDSHIP TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THEIR SERVICE WITH MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOCUMENTED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNUALLY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FIVE FACETS OF ENGAGEMENT, WHICH ARE SERVICES TO YOUTH, ARTS, NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THIS COMMITMENT ALLOWS FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT THAT STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $329,243
Program Service Revenue $1,737,348
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $38,301
TOTAL REVENUE $2,104,892

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,500
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,918,124
Other Expenses $1,924,157
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,935,657

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,104,892 $227,693 +8.2%
Expenses $1,935,657 $404,338 +3.8%
Net Income $169,235 $-176,645 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA LOURY-LOMAS PHD AREA DIRECTOR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA MCEACHIN-BURTON AREA VICE DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYLAYNE BROWN WALKER TREASURER 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE LEWIS SECRETARY 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELYN GEE FINANCIAL SECRETARY 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,104,892 $1,935,657 $332,722 $169,235
2024 $227,693 $404,338 $163,487 $-176,645
2023 $1,029,190 $1,233,619 $340,132 $-204,429
2022 $316,589 $170,698 $544,561 $145,891
2021 $656,625 $424,372 $240,363 $232,253
2020 $84,905 $452,912 $15,876 $-368,007
2020 $273,797 $531,422 $126,258 $-257,625
2019 $766,958 $413,120 $383,883 $353,838
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