The Eastern Area of the Links
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.
The Eastern Area of the Links at a glance
In short: The Eastern Area of the Links gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $332,722
- +103.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Eastern Area of the Links funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Nations Foundation ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Foundation Washington, DC | Its Facet Grant | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,722 | $2,104,892 | $1,935,657 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $163,487 | $227,693 | $404,338 | $10,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $340,132 | $1,029,190 | $1,233,619 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $544,561 | $316,589 | $170,698 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $240,363 | $656,625 | $424,372 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $126,258 | $273,797 | $531,422 | — | — | $18 |
About The Eastern Area of the Links
Based on IRS filings
The Eastern Area of the Links is a public charity focused on Philanthropy, based in Ellicott City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eastern Area of the Links's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Loury-Lomas PhD
Area Director
Area Vice Director & Area Director → Area Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara McEachin-Burton
Area Vice Director
Secretary → Area Vice Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cherylayne Brown Walker
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Lewis
Secretary
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Gee
Financial Secretary
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Norma B. Hutcheson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Barbara McEachin Burton (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kellee Ewing (2023) — Area Vice Director
- Former: Shuana Tucker-Sims Res Aug (2023) — Area Director
- Former: Lisa L. Lomas (2020–2022) — Vice Area Director
- Former: Shuana Tucker- Sims (2021–2022) — Area Director
- Former: Shuana Tucker (2020) — Area Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Eastern Area of the Links
How much does The Eastern Area of the Links give each year?
The Eastern Area of the Links gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is The Eastern Area of the Links?
The Eastern Area of the Links reported $333K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is The Eastern Area of the Links?
The Eastern Area of the Links is a public charity focused on Philanthropy, based in Ellicott City, MD. It holds $333K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Eastern Area of the Links operate?
The Eastern Area of the Links has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is The Eastern Area of the Links's EIN?
The Eastern Area of the Links's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2311914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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