CONNECTION MINISTRIES INC (EIN 475358807) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL KERNS

Phone

3179024750

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CONNECTION MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $120K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $167K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

EQUIP CHRISTIAN CONGREGATIONS TO MINISTER WITH ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

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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 $115,661

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,704

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $120,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $122,899

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $135,141

Other Expenses $43,897

TOTAL EXPENSES $166,796

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$120,365	$160,875	-0.3%
Expenses	$166,796	$163,366	+0.0%
Net Income	$-46,431	$-2,491	+17.6%

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

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

$53,762

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRUCE MADINGER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD FOLEY	PRESIDENT (THRU 01/25)	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID RUMP	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL E KERNS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD BODEN	SECRETARY	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER BRUNKOW	SECRETARY (THRU 01/25)	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JONI BORGMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS QUANDT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY CORNFORTH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$52,500	$1,262	$53,762

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	$120,365	$166,796	$114,111	$-46,431
2024	$160,875	$163,366	$160,475	$-2,491
2023	$222,663	$132,543	$162,822	$90,120
2022	$144,748	$120,966	$72,702	$23,782
2021	$158,547	$131,906	$48,920	$26,641

CONNECTION MINISTRIES INC