GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

EIN: 208241793 501(c)(3) International Affairs

COLUMBUS, MS

Total Revenue
$1,340,363
Total Expenses
$1,372,638
Total Assets
$509,598
Net Assets
$502,023
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
ALLEN B PUCKETT III
Phone
6625743112
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A MEANS THROUGH WHICH AID MAY BE GIVEN TO THOSE IN NEED, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS ADDRESSES SOCIAL INJUSTICE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE ORPHAN, WIDOW, POOR AND OPPRESSED WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S MARGINALIZED PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,153,470

LIMURU CHILDREN'S CENTRE (LCC): MAINTAIN BABY HOME SECTION THAT HOUSES UP TO 12 ABANDONED INFANTS WAITING FOR ADOPTION. ADOPTIONS ARE ONGOING AND THE BABY HOME IS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT NEW...

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LIMURU CHILDREN'S CENTRE (LCC): MAINTAIN BABY HOME SECTION THAT HOUSES UP TO 12 ABANDONED INFANTS WAITING FOR ADOPTION. ADOPTIONS ARE ONGOING AND THE BABY HOME IS ABLE TO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT NEW INFANTS AS OTHERS ARE ADOPTED. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE. THE GODPARENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HOUSE, FEED, AND EDUCATE THE 60 CHILDREN IN THE FULL LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE LCC. THE LCC PROVIDES A HOME WITH PARENTS, TUTORING, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, MEDICAL CARE, AND ALL OTHER RELATED NEEDS. THE LCC OPERATES TWO PRESCHOOLS PROVIDING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL AND BEYOND. THE LCC ALSO OPERATES THE LIFE HOUSE WHICH IS A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR LCC TEENAGERS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL AND INTO INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD.

Program 2
Expenses: $53,631

FEEDING PROGRAMS: PAT'S FEEDING PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED BY PAT DIXSON, A BRITISH NATIVE OF KENYA. SHE OPERATES A BI-MONTHLY FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE. DURING...

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FEEDING PROGRAMS: PAT'S FEEDING PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED BY PAT DIXSON, A BRITISH NATIVE OF KENYA. SHE OPERATES A BI-MONTHLY FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY AND SINGLE WOMEN WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE. DURING THE WINTER, SHE PROVIDES BLANKETS AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 500 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES. THE KATANA FEEDING PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE MEAL WEEKLY TO AN AVERGE OF 60 CHILDREN PER WEEK. IT IS OVERSEEN BY EVANS KATANA, A KENYAN PASTOR AND BIBLE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR. DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (TWICE EACH YEAR), PASTOR KATANA ALSO PROVIDES A RETREAT/CAMP FOR THE CHILDREN WHICH EMPHASIZES LEARNING SKILLS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PERSONAL WELLNESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,293,283
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $47,080
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,340,363

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,207,101
Salaries & Benefits $25,215
Fundraising Expenses $3,100
Program Expenses $1,279,374
Other Expenses $140,322
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,372,638

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,340,363 $1,067,828 +0.3%
Expenses $1,372,638 $1,170,634 +0.2%
Net Income $-32,275 $-102,806 -0.7%
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
6
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

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
2
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JOHN BOSWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLEN B PUCKETT III PRESIDENT & 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
A B PUCKETT IV SEC/TREAS & 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LU MCCRARY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA PUCKETT DIRECTOR 25.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALEN STANTON DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $1,340,363 $1,372,638 $509,598 $-32,275
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $898,402 $994,072 $592,329 $-95,670
2022 $854,343 $888,867 $687,999 $-34,524
2021 $790,930 $887,497 $850,308 $-96,567
2020 $762,022 $568,427 $963,931 $193,595
2020 $762,023 $583,843 $948,516 $178,180
2019 $587,370 $494,434 $770,092 $92,936
2018 $362,562 $538,772 $675,227 $-176,210
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