CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS (EIN 431859283) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRANDILYN JAHNKE

Phone

6369408027

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $729K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS FULFILLS ITS VISION OF BEING A LEADER IN EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR TRANSFORMATION TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ITS MISSION OF INSPIRING FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING HOPE, RESOURCES, AND A PLAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A HOLISTIC FAMILY OF SERVICES UNDER OUR PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LIFE TRANSFORMATION COACHING, LINKAGES TO EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, JOB READINESS SKILLS, MENTORING AND SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND GOAL SETTING. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE ST. LOUIS, ST. CHARLES, COLUMBIA, AND KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREAS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,799,414

Program Service Revenue $123,844

Investment Income $10,570

Other Revenue $-74,774

TOTAL REVENUE $3,859,054

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $204,151

Salaries & Benefits $1,816,739

Fundraising Expenses $251,406

Program Expenses $2,483,505

Other Expenses $1,109,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,130,236

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,859,054	$3,244,760	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,130,236	$2,521,324	+0.2%
Net Income	$728,818	$723,436	+0.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

550

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

$120,612

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WENDY SAVLIN	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF MORRIS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC MADKINS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MADELINE FRANZ	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLA SMOCKS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSALINA SYAHRIAR	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV ROBIN MORGAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
POONNASA CORN	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE A BOE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH J LAWSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MOERSCH	PRESIDENT (TERM END 3/24)	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR TYJUAN LEE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA MARBLE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE O'BRIEN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAQUINTA SCOTT	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGINIA VAN BERKUM	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDILYN JAHNKE	CEO	40.00	Officer	$116,046	$4,566	$120,612

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	$3,859,054	$3,130,236	$2,164,100	$728,818
2023	$3,244,760	$2,521,324	$1,580,196	$723,436
2022	$2,152,093	$2,375,302	$914,703	$-223,209
2021	$2,864,448	$3,205,400	$974,853	$-340,952
2020	$4,235,735	$4,086,802	$1,014,660	$148,933
2020	$4,347,164	$4,210,561	$988,754	$136,603
2019	$4,143,830	$3,909,749	$1,034,702	$234,081
2018	$3,956,323	$3,698,705	$837,031	$257,618

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS