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
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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 $64K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 160% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $60K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

BENS Connects CDC engages community stakeholders through volunteer projects that lead to healthier communities. We focus on educating communities on the development of green spaces which can be used as community gardens

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

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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
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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
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