BENS Connects Community Development Corporation

EIN: 811002589 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

Birmingham, AL

Total Revenue
$49,442
Total Expenses
$42,222
Total Assets
$11,054
Net Assets
$11,054
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
DeForrest N Brown SR
Phone
2054134383
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BENS Connects Community Development Corporation, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $49K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $42K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

BENS Connects CDC engage, educate, and support communities through community and economic development projects which leads to healthier and generational wealth building communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $42,222

The goal of this project is to 1. Share information about the benefits of having access to local food 2. Recruit LMI community members into the project. 3. Provide training to residents so that they...

Read more

The goal of this project is to 1. Share information about the benefits of having access to local food 2. Recruit LMI community members into the project. 3. Provide training to residents so that they can assist in revising their local food ecosystem. 4. Install Solar powered products to alleviate some of the manpower needed. Develop green space and provide communities information on food deserts, green space, access to food,and solar solutions. Provide a thorough training plan and educational process for individuals interested in learning how to develop solar powered systems that can be used to power local community gardens and green spaces. Provide information and education to communities on the benefits and usage of solar powered systems for community gardens and green spaces. Engage volunteers and community representatives at local community events, colleges/ university events.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,442
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $49,442

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $40,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $42,222
Other Expenses $2,222
TOTAL EXPENSES $42,222

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $49,442 $63,755 -0.2%
Expenses $42,222 $59,921 -0.3%
Net Income $7,220 $3,834 +0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
0
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DeForrest Brown Director 025.00
Director Highest
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $49,442 $42,222 $11,054 $7,220
2022 $63,755 $59,921 $4,425 $3,834
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Alabama Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare BENS Connects Community Development Corporation with other nonprofits in Alabama and across the country.