CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN (EIN 953839796) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER COWAN

Phone

3104523325

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, founded in 1976, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $30.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROVIDE CHILD CARE RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES.

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Trantor Score

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

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,111,539

Program Service Revenue $9,152

Investment Income $55,441

Other Revenue $7,629

TOTAL REVENUE $30,183,761

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,271,798

Fundraising Expenses $33,826

Program Expenses $28,695,457

Other Expenses $25,722,557

TOTAL EXPENSES $29,994,355

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$30,183,761	$24,417,250	+0.2%
Expenses	$29,994,355	$24,199,050	+0.2%
Net Income	$189,406	$218,200	-0.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$266,794

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER HO PHD	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN SHEA	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STUART LAFF	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN PH D	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH GOMEZ CPA	IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY RIGGS CPA	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON HAVEL	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL CANNON PH D	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA CORNEHL	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA EXBERGER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY HUFF	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN REESE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWSON DEES	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERMAN MISA	PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA MEANS	PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER COWAN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$238,082	$28,712	$266,794
CHANTE BERNARD	PAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$157,269	$15,810	$173,079

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	$30,183,761	$29,994,355	$12,757,600	$189,406
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$20,583,646	$20,596,664	$6,411,261	$-13,018
2022	$16,672,836	$16,653,444	$5,644,604	$19,392
2021	$17,856,000	$17,727,163	$5,706,672	$128,837
2020	$13,270,573	$13,371,290	$7,321,865	$-100,717
2019	$11,787,482	$11,613,931	$5,557,006	$173,551
2018	$9,731,986	$9,610,076	$2,469,830	$121,910

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