FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO

EIN: 341696816 501(c)(3) Human Services

CLEVELAND, OH

Total Revenue
$1,571,937
Total Expenses
$1,771,919
Total Assets
$1,328,698
Net Assets
$1,070,255
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
SOFIA SOVA
Phone
2169212023
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO HAS BEEN HELPING FAMILIES GROW STRONGER TOGETHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BY PROVIDING PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND, FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $858,252 Revenue: $145,195

SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 AND 4 GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. SPARK EMPOWERS PARENTS TO BECOME...

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SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 AND 4 GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. SPARK EMPOWERS PARENTS TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. OUR PARENT PARTNERS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY.

Program 2
Expenses: $264,932 Revenue: $42,953

FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES THREE FAMILY PLAYROOMS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2 LOCAL LIBRARIES, SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND...

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FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES THREE FAMILY PLAYROOMS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2 LOCAL LIBRARIES, SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOODBANK'S COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR FAMILY PLAYROOMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM ANY COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. PARENTS/CAREGIVER AND CHILDREN PLAY TOGETHER AND WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SKILLS, DEVELOP EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS. A WEEKLY PROGRAM CALLED BABY & ME IS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH BABIES' BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS TO OFFER THE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SO NEEDED FOR FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST YEAR. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO BREAK THEIR ISOLATION AND DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO REASSURE NEW PARENTS. WE ALSO OFFER 2 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. A MUSIC PROGRAM AND A PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP. BOTH ARE VERY POPULAR, AND THE FAMILIES FIND THEM FUN AND HELPFUL.

Program 3
Expenses: $264,932 Revenue: $5,000

ADDITIONAL PARENTING SUPPORT INCLUDES OFFERING THE PARENT CAFE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY...

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ADDITIONAL PARENTING SUPPORT INCLUDES OFFERING THE PARENT CAFE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILIES DISCUSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE DISCIPLINE, SELFCARE, STRESS REDUCTION AND MORE. THE PARENT CAFE MODEL IS BASED ON THE FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY HTTPS://CSSP.ORG/.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,284,954
Program Service Revenue $260,690
Investment Income $25,154
Other Revenue $1,139
TOTAL REVENUE $1,571,937

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,415,122
Fundraising Expenses $49,220
Program Expenses $1,586,418
Other Expenses $356,797
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,771,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,571,937 $1,693,360 -0.1%
Expenses $1,771,919 $1,809,995 0.0%
Net Income $-199,982 $-116,635 +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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
30
Volunteers
26

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
$113,286
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISSY RAND DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS KIM CHAIR 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF KOONS DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY SCRUGGS DIRECTOR 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL COPELAND DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BIANCA BUTTS DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
H DAVID ROCKER DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
SOFIA SOVA TREASURER 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLE LEWIN VICE CHAIR 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL SECRETARY 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN MIYOSHI DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY REESE DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BRODSKY DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ROSE DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PATRICK DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSSA ROBERTS DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLI SIDOTI DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET GRIFFITH DIRECTOR 1.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH DARMSTADTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$113,286 $0 $113,286
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 $1,571,937 $1,771,919 $1,328,698 $-199,982
2024 $1,693,360 $1,809,995 $1,605,592 $-116,635
2023 $1,883,343 $1,704,151 $1,418,285 $179,192
2022 $1,741,564 $1,521,185 $1,198,742 $220,379
2021 $1,377,550 $1,402,801 $1,124,237 $-25,251
2020 $1,425,601 $1,464,063 $1,062,699 $-38,462
2019 $1,536,004 $1,458,729 $1,073,506 $77,275
2018 $1,435,958 $1,408,640 $1,026,559 $27,318
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