EMPLOYEE CONNECTIONS

EIN: 943436433 501(c)(3) Employment

WAUKEGAN, IL

Total Revenue
$1,939,421
Total Expenses
$2,012,509
Total Assets
$451,415
Net Assets
$442,370
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA HARRIS
Phone
8473607177
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EMPLOYEE CONNECTIONS, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO EMPOWER DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE CAREERS AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,294,074 Revenue: $1,379,474

IYIP AND IYIP SPECIAL - YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Program 2
Expenses: $76,105 Revenue: $64,795

CAREER PATHWAY TRANSITION

Program 3
Expenses: $162,109 Revenue: $120,000

ASPIRE

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $65,686
Program Service Revenue $1,870,418
Investment Income $3,317
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,939,421

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,672,847
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,808,317
Other Expenses $339,662
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,012,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,939,421 $1,722,507 +0.1%
Expenses $2,012,509 $1,667,689 +0.2%
Net Income $-73,088 $54,818 -2.3%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
242
Volunteers
N/A

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
9
$160,504
Key Employees
1
$160,504
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CYNTHIA HARRIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$160,504 $0 $160,504
MARY LOCKHART WHITE BOARD PRESIDENT N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY BULLARD BOARD VICE PRISIDENT N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN MCCULLEY BOARD TREASURER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND ELLIE COLEMAN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA MEGGS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANNE WIESENECK BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MOORE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICE VINCENT BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BROMBERG BOARD MEMBER N/A
$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 $1,939,421 $2,012,509 $451,415 $-73,088
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,722,507 $1,667,689 $546,745 $54,818
2023 $1,474,488 $1,190,377 $448,672 $284,111
2023 $1,474,488 $1,190,377 $448,672 $284,111
2022 $1,110,931 $1,140,651 $283,729 $-29,720
2021 $906,232 $874,025 $192,132 $32,207
2020 $978,277 $805,714 $279,598 $172,563
2020 $897,501 $810,714 $281,987 $86,787
2019 $688,650 $614,236 $160,060 $74,414
2018 $444,515 $471,579 $48,175 $-27,064
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