CASCADE CONNECTIONS

EIN: 911017868 501(c)(3) Human Services

FERNDALE, WA

Total Revenue
$18,591,029
Total Expenses
$18,703,154
Total Assets
$7,327,952
Net Assets
$5,681,529
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
ALLISON HILL
Phone
3607149355
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CASCADE CONNECTIONS, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $18.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

CASCADE CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS: EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH ITS STATEMENT OF VALUES WHICH INCLUDES SERVICE EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, EMPOWERMENT, COMPETENCE, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, SERVANT LEADERSHIP, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,574,578 Revenue: $15,731,727

RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FROM A FEW HOURS PER WEEK TO 24-HOUR CARE. SUPPORTS INCLUDE DAILY LIVING SKILLS...

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RESIDENTIAL AND HOME CARE SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FROM A FEW HOURS PER WEEK TO 24-HOUR CARE. SUPPORTS INCLUDE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL CARE, SHOPPING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, RESPITE SERVICES, AND MORE AS THE INDIVIDUAL REQUIRES. CUSTOMERS ARE REFERRED TO CASCADE CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION AS WELL AS THE AGING AND ADULT SERVICES BOTH ARE SUB-DEPARTMENTS OF THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. CASCADE CONNECTIONS ALSO ACCEPTS INDIVIDUALS ON A PRIVATE PAY BASIS. CUSTOMERS RANGE GREATLY IN AGE AS WELL AS REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,436,602 Revenue: $2,343,797

VOCATIONAL SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT SERVES A RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS FROM TRANSITIONING STUDENTS COMING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AGED 21 YEARS TO THOSE APPROACHING RETIREMENT SOME...

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VOCATIONAL SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT SERVES A RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS FROM TRANSITIONING STUDENTS COMING OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AGED 21 YEARS TO THOSE APPROACHING RETIREMENT SOME OF WHOM ARE OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE. THE CUSTOMERS OF CASCADE CONNECTIONS ARE REFERRED TO US THROUGH THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND ALL OF WHICH FALL UNDER THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, MANY ARE REFERRED TO US FROM FOUNDATIONAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE GROUPS. CASCADE CONNECTIONS SERVES A WIDE VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A VARIETY OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT NEEDS. CASCADE CONNECTIONS WORKS WITH HUNDREDS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY ASSISTING THEM TO INCREASE THE DIVERSITY IN THEIR WORKFORCE. CASCADE CONNECTIONS OFFERS INFORMATION TO EMPLOYERS, SETS UP INFORMATIONAL AND WORKING INTERVIEWS, NEGOTIATES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WHEN NEEDED, AND PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING.

Program 3
Expenses: $171,830 Revenue: $22,588

TRAINING SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS TRAINING DEPARTMENT, CREATED IN 2012, OFFERS MANY CLASSES TO CASCADE CONNECTIONS STAFF, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND FAMILIES. CLASSES INCLUDE...

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TRAINING SERVICES - CASCADE CONNECTIONS TRAINING DEPARTMENT, CREATED IN 2012, OFFERS MANY CLASSES TO CASCADE CONNECTIONS STAFF, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND FAMILIES. CLASSES INCLUDE ORIENTATION AND SAFETY, CPR, FIRST AID, RIGHT RESPONSE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, CORE POPULATION-SPECIFIC TRAININGS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS. ADDITIONALLY, THE CASCADE CONNECTIONS TRAINING SITE SERVES PROMETRIC'S HOME CARE AIDE TESTING ON SITE AT OUR TRAINING CENTER ON DESIGNATED TESTING DATES. CASCADE CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING, INCLUDING ONLINE TRAINING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $196,186
Program Service Revenue $18,098,112
Investment Income $281,472
Other Revenue $15,259
TOTAL REVENUE $18,591,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $16,463,172
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $17,183,010
Other Expenses $2,239,982
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,703,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,591,029 $16,409,918 +0.1%
Expenses $18,703,154 $16,398,652 +0.1%
Net Income $-112,125 $11,266 -11.0%
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
5
Employees
453
Volunteers
41

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
6
$139,945
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SCOTT DUFFEY PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT LINDSEY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY STEGINK VICAR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HILDEBRAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY MCGILL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARA DAVIS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON HILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$139,945 $0 $139,945
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 $18,591,029 $18,703,154 $7,327,952 $-112,125
2023 $16,409,918 $16,398,652 $7,217,574 $11,266
2022 $13,221,304 $12,624,948 $6,507,687 $596,356
2021 $12,000,989 $11,056,414 $6,409,252 $944,575
2020 $12,709,058 $10,247,872 $5,215,092 $2,461,186
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