EIN 80-0542940

Connections To Independence

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Connections To Independence supports foster care youth, ages 14–24, with unique programs and advocacy to facilitate successful transitions to independent living.
Total revenues
$1,565,190
2023
Total expenses
$1,512,586
2023
Total assets
$614,482
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Connections To Independence

Connections To Independence creates a seamless network of support among the individuals and systems involved in the youth's life, including county social workers, permanent placement providers, teachers, counselors, therapists and other community partners. Through consistent communication with the network of support, involved parties are able To create detailed and individualized goals and plans and additionally ensure that both youth and adults follow through on plans. Connections To Independence focuses on creating and maintaining strong and healthy relationships between the youth and supportive adults through a healthy mind, body, and soul philosophy and teachings. Our goal is To provide youth with the necessary skills and tools that will enable foster youth To transition into successful independent living when they age out of care. Through a combination of direct client services, structured programming, and experiential learning youth are able To develop fundamental life skills and be connected To a community organization committed To their continued development and success. Latest statistics: 90% of participants, aged 14-19 are enrolled in school. 78% of participants in the 21-24 age groups have maintained employment since emancipation and 100% remained in stable housing.

Who funds Connections To Independence

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greater Twin Cities United WayProgram Costs$220,000
Pohlad Family FoundationProgram$125,000
Pohlad Family FoundationCapital$100,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Connections To Independence

NameTitleCompensation
Jessica K. RogersExecutive Director$89,192
Michelle MayProgram Director
Andrew "Drew" LemmieAftercare Services Program Manager
Talicia JacksonIls Program Manager
Beth ForsytheBoard Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Connections To Independence

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$845,865
Program services$692,979
Investment income and dividends$291
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$26,055
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,565,190

Form 990s for Connections To Independence

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Otto Bremer Trust (OBT)
November 20, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from Riverway Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
310 E 38th St Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
c2iyouth.org/ 
Phone
(612) 354-2437
IRS details
EIN
80-0542940
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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