HEARTS CONNECTION

EIN: 770490433 501(c)(3) Human Services

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Total Revenue
$583,982
Total Expenses
$496,545
Total Assets
$323,047
Net Assets
$291,513
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MATT GJERDE
Phone
6613289055
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HEARTS CONNECTION, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $584K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $497K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. H.E.A.R.T.S. CONNECTION PROVIDES A FAMILY RESCOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $571,924
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $12,058
TOTAL REVENUE $583,982

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $358,136
Fundraising Expenses $6,534
Program Expenses $381,145
Other Expenses $138,409
TOTAL EXPENSES $496,545

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $583,982 $452,822 +0.3%
Expenses $496,545 $427,649 +0.2%
Net Income $87,437 $25,173 +2.5%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
12
Volunteers
12

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
$63,999
Total Directors
9
$63,999
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATT GJERDE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE KNOTTS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA GOMEZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFAN WAGGONER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARINA BURCIAGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE FRANCIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GRAHAM DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION 40.00
Officer Director
$63,999 $0 $63,999
SHAWN KENNEMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRINN LITTLE 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 $583,982 $496,545 $323,047 $87,437
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $360,359 $337,614 $195,455 $22,745
2022 $337,419 $301,598 $229,170 $35,821
2021 $217,943 $221,638 $135,100 $-3,695
2020 $174,182 $232,971 $139,048 $-58,789
2019 $219,406 $232,833 $196,991 $-13,427
2018 $282,986 $299,078 $216,442 $-16,092
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