BLACKHAWK LEARNING CONNECTION

EIN: 362719365 501(c)(3) Human Services

ROCKFORD, IL

Total Revenue
$463,727
Total Expenses
$628,104
Total Assets
$651,004
Net Assets
$594,743
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN POWELL
Phone
8159628853
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

BLACKHAWK LEARNING CONNECTION, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $464K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $628K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILD CARE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $462,506
Program Service Revenue $821
Investment Income $400
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $463,727

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $459,625
Fundraising Expenses $32,461
Program Expenses $564,567
Other Expenses $168,479
TOTAL EXPENSES $628,104

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $463,727 $596,447 -0.2%
Expenses $628,104 $623,143 +0.0%
Net Income $-164,377 $-26,696 +5.2%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
19
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
1
$56,484
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELLEN TAYLOR TREASURER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE LOFTON BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA FELLARS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LETESIA WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY POWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$56,484 $0 $56,484
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $463,727 $628,104 $651,004 $-164,377
2021 $707,212 $561,162 $854,417 $146,050
2020 $560,455 $563,921 $723,808 $-3,466
2019 $631,317 $627,919 $752,808 $3,398
2018 $605,991 $609,381 $785,867 $-3,390
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