THE CONNECTION INC

EIN: 060886125 501(c)(3) Mental Health

MIDDLETOWN, CT

Total Revenue
$45,103,206
Total Expenses
$45,171,940
Total Assets
$7,986,712
Net Assets
$2,443,446
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE
Phone
8603435500
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

THE CONNECTION INC, founded in 1972, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $45.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, CARING COMMUNITIES AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $18,269,306

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING HAS BEEN PROVEN IN NATIONAL STUDIES TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND SAVE CITIZENS MONEY BY REDUCING OR ELIMINATING FAR MORE EXPENSIVE...

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING HAS BEEN PROVEN IN NATIONAL STUDIES TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND SAVE CITIZENS MONEY BY REDUCING OR ELIMINATING FAR MORE EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES, LIKE HOSPITALIZATIONS, PRISON TIME AND SHELTER STAYS. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REUNITE AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER THROUGH APPROPRIATE HOUSING. OTHER SCATTERED-SITE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSIST BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM A DISABILITY OR FROM CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,650,681 Revenue: $2,350,125

COMMUNITY JUSTICE: THE CONNECTION, INC. HAS LONG BEEN ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE BY HELPING THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BECOME...

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COMMUNITY JUSTICE: THE CONNECTION, INC. HAS LONG BEEN ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE BY HELPING THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS. STARTING WITH THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM, CONNECTION HOUSE, ONE OF THE FIRST HALFWAY HOUSES IN THE STATE, TO THE MOST RECENT, A UNIQUE SCATTERED SITE APARTMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LEAVING PRISON, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY RESIDENTIAL, REHABILITATION, AND SUPERVISORY SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE TURN AROUND THEIR LIVES. WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS FUNDERS AND SERVICE PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS UTILIZED PROVEN STATE-OF-THE-ART COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT APPROACHES TO SUCCESSFULLY REDUCE CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,240,220

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE AT THE HEART OF MANY PROBLEMS THE CONNECTION, INC. ADDRESSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO FREE STANDING OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH...

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE AT THE HEART OF MANY PROBLEMS THE CONNECTION, INC. ADDRESSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO FREE STANDING OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND DELIVERS EMPIRICALLY-VALIDATED PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION APPROACHES AT ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS. IN SO DOING, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS A PREVENTATIVE APPROACH TO THE PROBLEMS OF ADDICTION AND STRESS, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOPE AND RECOVERY TO ALL ITS CLIENTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $42,710,591
Program Service Revenue $2,350,125
Investment Income $42,490
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $45,103,206

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,695,410
Salaries & Benefits $21,776,140
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $39,160,207
Other Expenses $14,700,390
TOTAL EXPENSES $45,171,940

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $45,103,206 $46,242,308 0.0%
Expenses $45,171,940 $43,123,644 +0.0%
Net Income $-68,734 $3,118,664 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
9
Employees
505
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$661,577
Total Directors
10
$373,230
Key Employees
2
$463,929
Highest Compensated
7
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE CEO/PRESIDENT 27.00
Officer Director
$0 $25,203 $373,230
JONN IVIMEY TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET JORDAN ADDO VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN BUCKLEY CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE A CAPPIELLO SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND BOVICH CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN O'NEIL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LAROSA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL CARBONE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLEY HENRY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN ABSHIRE CFO 27.00
Officer
$0 $40,249 $288,347
KATHY SAVINO CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 46.00
Key Emp
$216,095 $6,483 $222,578
BETH CONNOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC 27.00
Key Emp
$0 $31,310 $241,351
PATRICK FALLON DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY JUST 27.00
Highest
$137,958 $11,885 $149,843
JESSICA SMITH DUPTY CHIEF OF CLINICAL DE 27.00
Highest
$0 $16,584 $180,161
SUSAN PHILLIPS DIRECTOR OF QUALITY INSURA 27.00
Highest
$0 $25,401 $144,042
MICHELE KLIMCZAK AVP OF TRAINING AND GRANT MANAGEMENT 27.00
Highest
$0 $12,235 $118,388
ALISON FRIAR DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEVEL 27.00
Highest
$121,138 $2,423 $123,561
TERESA FERRARO DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS 27.00
Highest
$121,872 $29,634 $151,506
ANNE VENTIMIGLIA PROGRAM DIRECTOR 27.00
Highest
$110,843 $15,129 $125,972
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $45,103,206 $45,171,940 $7,986,712 $-68,734
2022 $46,242,308 $43,123,644 $7,501,686 $3,118,664
2021 $41,021,166 $40,860,912 $7,357,877 $160,254
2020 $41,232,844 $41,998,466 $7,075,788 $-765,622
2019 $42,877,489 $43,726,282 $6,188,996 $-848,793
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