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Durham Chapter of the Links Inc

501(c)(4) organization Durham, NC EIN: 56-6063150 Website

Promoting and engaging in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activities in order to enrich the lives of members of the African-American community.

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc at a glance

In short: Durham Chapter of the Links Inc reported $37K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2026)
$37,053 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$92,218
+43.6% vs 2025
Revenue (2026)
$202,423
+19.3% vs 2025
Expenses (2026)
$174,420
-3.7% vs 2025
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.

How to apply to Durham Chapter of the Links Inc

Who Durham Chapter of the Links Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Cities

Durham

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 3 grants2024 0 grants2025 Total only2026

From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2026) to $60K (2024). In 2026 it reported $37K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity of Durham Durham, NCSupport for housing projects and community development$20,000
Durham Community Land Trustees Inc Durham, NCSupport for affordable housing initiatives$20,000
Communities in Partnership Durham, NCCommunity engagement and development programs$20,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2026$92,218$202,423$174,420$37,053Total only
2025$64,215$169,642$181,122——
2024$75,695$158,734$132,526$60,0003
2023$62,535$60,947$59,505——
2022$61,093$81,684$68,729——
2021$48,138$32,071$50,154——
2020$66,221$93,471$68,907——

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Durham Chapter of the Links Inc

Based on IRS filings

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc is a public charity, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $37K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc is led by Launice Sills, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Launice Sills

    President

    Vice President Programs → President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly D Hewitt

    Program Director

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Moore

    Financial Secretary

    Corresponding Secretary → Financial Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benita White

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deirdre Guion Peoples

    Vice President

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Davis

    Recording Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Audrey Kemp Curry

    Corresponding Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jesica Averhart

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Cheryl Stewart (2020–2025) — Assistant to the Secretari
  • Former: Marqueta Welton (2020–2025) — Financial Secretary
  • Former: Sheronda Jeffries (2024–2025) — Program Director
  • Former: Claudia Curtis (2020–2023) — Recording Secretary
  • Former: Desiree Palmer (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Sandra White-Olden (2020–2023) — Vice President & Chair Member
  • Former: Kimberly Cameron (2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Kimberly Moore Williams (2023) — Corresponding Secretary
  • Former: Kim Cameron (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Launice Fields (2020–2022) — Vice President Programs

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Durham Chapter of the Links Inc

How much does Durham Chapter of the Links Inc give each year?

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc reported $37K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.

How large is Durham Chapter of the Links Inc?

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc reported $92K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.

Where does Durham Chapter of the Links Inc operate?

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.

What is Durham Chapter of the Links Inc's EIN?

Durham Chapter of the Links Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6063150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(3)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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