EIN 38-2608775

The Rainbow Connection

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Rainbow Connection makes dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening medical conditions and provides support services to the families. The organization focuses on granting wishes and providing families with the opportunity to share a positive experience. Additionally, the special response program offers emergency assistance such as utilities, clothing, food, transportation, housing and refers wish families to other agencies within the community.
Total revenues
$4,499,715
2023
Total expenses
$3,268,833
2023
Total assets
$6,721,761
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at The Rainbow Connection

The Rainbow Connection is a unique and compassionate wish granting organization focusing on making dreams come true for families battling a life threatening medical condition. Granting wishes is a way of providing families The opportunity to share a positive experience together, making lasting memories along The way and providing hope of a brighter future.
The Rainbow Connection enhancement program provides needed distractions for these special children like happy packs during hospital stays, complimentary sporting/entertainment tickets, as well as a summer picnic and holiday party.
The Rainbow Connection special response program provides emergency assistance in The form of utilities, clothing, food, transportation, housing and other emergent needs. This program also refers The wish families to other agencies within The community to continue assistance.
Scholarship program - $1,000 scholarships each year for wish children taking college classes.

Who funds The Rainbow Connection

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$500,000
Toni A Wisne FoundationUse Consistent With 501(c)(3) Status$50,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$45,400
...and 36 more grants received totalling $911,323

Personnel at The Rainbow Connection

NameTitleCompensation
Ingrid TodtExecutive Director$122,893
George MillerPast Executive Director$121,521
Kevin SchniedersPresident$0
Robert BavaVice President$0
Ryan GiacoloneSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Rainbow Connection

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,289,849
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$161,526
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$48,340
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,499,715

Form 990s for The Rainbow Connection

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122021-01-12990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Toni A Wisne Foundation
July 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Children's Foundation / Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation (CHMF)
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Toni A Wisne Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
HealthChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
621 W University
Rochester, MI 48307
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Oakland County, MI
Website URL
rainbowconnection.org/ 
Phone
(248) 601-9474
IRS details
EIN
38-2608775
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E86: Patient Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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