THE OUTREACH CONNECTION INC

EIN: 833788777 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

WASHINGTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$427,167
Total Expenses
$345,162
Total Assets
$243,655
Net Assets
$243,655
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
SHANNON LAUL
Phone
9083990341
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE OUTREACH CONNECTION INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $427K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $82K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE OUTREACH CONNECTION TO STREGNTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO THOSE FACING HARDSHIP. WE STRIVE TO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERISM AND TO FACILITATE ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT FURTHER UNITE OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $195,769 Revenue: $0

IN 2024, THE OUTREACH CONNECTION MADE REMARKABLE STRIDES IN COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY AND EXPANDING ITS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDED OVER 160,000 POUNDS OF SUPPLIES AND WELCOMED 12,789...

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IN 2024, THE OUTREACH CONNECTION MADE REMARKABLE STRIDES IN COMBATING FOOD INSECURITY AND EXPANDING ITS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDED OVER 160,000 POUNDS OF SUPPLIES AND WELCOMED 12,789 INDIVIDUAL VISITS TO OUR CLIENT-CHOICE PANTRY. THIS EMPOWERING MODEL ALLOWS CLIENTS TO SELECT THE ITEMS THEY NEED, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR DIGNITY AND AUTONOMY. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY, WE WERE ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE 100 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND PROVIDE 104 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. A SIGNIFICANT NEW DEVELOPMENT THIS YEAR WAS OUR EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO OUR CLIENTS. WE BEGAN INVITING PARTNER AGENCIES TO SET UP WITHIN OUR FACILITY, ALLOWING CLIENTS TO ACCESS A WIDER RANGE OF SERVICES WHILE PICKING UP THEIR FOOD. THESE COLLABORATIONS INCLUDED ACCESS TO FREE PRODUCE MARKETS, SNAP ASSISTANCE, FAMILY SERVICES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL PROGRAMS, MAKING IT EASIER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT THEY NEED. THIS NETWORK OF RESOURCES ENHANCES OUR PANTRYS ABILITY TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND GUIDANCE TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. BEYOND THE PANTRY, OUR RESOURCE MENTORS PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN OFFERING GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS, HELPING THEM CONNECT WITH LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAMS. MANY PANTRY VISITORS ARE UNAWARE OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM OR FACE CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING THE SERVICES THEY NEED. BY UNDERSTANDING EACH PERSONS UNIQUE SITUATION, WE CONNECTED THEM WITH VITAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, AND JOB TRAINING. THIS PERSONALIZED SUPPORT EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES AND WORK TOWARD GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program 2
Expenses: $52,041 Revenue: $0

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WAS ALSO A KEY FOCUS FOR US IN 2024. OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED AN IMPRESSIVE 7,403 HOURS TO SUPPORT OUR GROWING PROGRAMS. THEIR EFFORTS INCLUDED WORKING DIRECTLY IN...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WAS ALSO A KEY FOCUS FOR US IN 2024. OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED AN IMPRESSIVE 7,403 HOURS TO SUPPORT OUR GROWING PROGRAMS. THEIR EFFORTS INCLUDED WORKING DIRECTLY IN THE PANTRY, ASSISTING AT 31 THREADS (OUR CLOTHING THRIFT STORE), AND SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROJECTS AND COMMITTEE WORK. 31 THREADS SERVES A DUAL PURPOSE. NOT ONLY DOES IT RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PANTRY, BUT IT ALSO PROVIDES AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CLOTHING TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED. THIS INITIATIVE HELPS ENSURE EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, WHILE ALSO FOSTERING DIGNITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE FUNDS RAISED FROM 31 THREADS ARE ESSENTIAL IN SUSTAINING OUR PANTRY OPERATIONS AND SUPPORTING THE BROADER NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS, EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS, AND THE INVALUABLE SUPPORT OF OUR VOLUNTEERS, THE OUTREACH CONNECTION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, FOSTERING A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT COMMUNITY. TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $427,167
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $427,167

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $99,742
Fundraising Expenses $71,785
Program Expenses $247,810
Other Expenses $245,420
TOTAL EXPENSES $345,162

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $427,167 $303,367 +0.4%
Expenses $345,162 $329,024 +0.0%
Net Income $82,005 $-25,657 -4.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
45

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
3
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
1
$51,877
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GAYLE SHANNON LAUL VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARK WEBER PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEFFI-JO DECASIS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARC LAUL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE GRECO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL LAUL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$51,877 $0 $51,877
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 $427,167 $345,162 $243,655 $82,005
2023 $303,367 $329,024 $161,650 $-25,657
2022 $274,617 $271,134 $187,307 $3,483
2021 $362,953 $265,226 $183,824 $97,727
2020 $210,269 $149,856 $86,097 $60,413
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