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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN.

Totals

Total revenue
$24,417,250
Total expenses
$24,199,050
Contributions and grants received
$24,357,530
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$5,159
Investment income
$25,702
Other revenue
$28,859
Total assets, end of year
$10,044,130
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,349,003
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,695,127
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$23,004,837
Management and general expenses
$1,113,073
Fundraising expenses
$81,140
Program service expenses (Part III)
$23,004,837

Program services were 95.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $109,338

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $24,098,951

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $149,241

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $5,307

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PARENT FEES

    total $5,159 · related or exempt $5,159

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $24,464 · excluded $24,464

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $552,319

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $551,081

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $1,238

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $1,238 · excluded $1,238

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $22,766

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $109,338

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $22,766

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $28,859 · related or exempt $28,859

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $28,859

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $258,731 · program services $10,754 · management and general $247,977

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,822,422 · program services $2,419,123 · management and general $401,826 · fundraising $1,473

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $191,360 · program services $155,148 · management and general $36,212

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $311,760 · program services $296,567 · management and general $15,146 · fundraising $47

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $235,942 · program services $191,109 · management and general $44,722 · fundraising $111

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $5,321 · management and general $5,321

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $105,234 · management and general $105,234

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $308,259 · program services $222,601 · management and general $36,898 · fundraising $48,760

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $453,131 · program services $372,183 · management and general $66,332 · fundraising $14,616

  • 17 · Travel

    total $10,979 · program services $9,623 · management and general $765 · fundraising $591

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $22,595 · program services $17,980 · management and general $3,297 · fundraising $1,318

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $62,452 · program services $59,177 · management and general $3,275

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $61,813 · management and general $61,813

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROVIDER PAYMENTS

    total $18,893,596 · program services $18,893,596

  • 24b · Other expenses: BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

    total $208,144 · program services $160,747 · management and general $37,152 · fundraising $10,245

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS

    total $93,348 · program services $83,106 · management and general $6,805 · fundraising $3,437

  • 24d · Other expenses: PHONE AND COMMUNICATION

    total $70,869 · program services $62,491 · management and general $8,347 · fundraising $31

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $83,094 · program services $50,632 · management and general $31,951 · fundraising $511

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $300 · end of year $300

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,079,978 · end of year $3,708,137

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,255,622 · end of year $3,530,062

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $6,592 · end of year $16,828

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $160,747 · end of year $138,239

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $664,317

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $499,606

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $131,360 · end of year $164,711

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $1,193,998 · end of year $1,144,636

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,582,664 · end of year $1,341,217

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,015,367 · end of year $2,743,134

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $473,834 · end of year $431,457

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $805,188 · end of year $3,596,539

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,748,173 · end of year $1,577,873

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,312,696 · end of year $1,634,607

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $56,003 · end of year $60,520

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

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

  • SUBSIDY PROGRAMS - CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN ADMINISTERS SUBSIDY PROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE MOVING FROM WELFARE TO WORK, TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT TOWARDS CHILD CARE ENABLES PARENTS TO WORK, ATTEND SCHOOL OR RECEIVE JOB TRAINING WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT THEIR CHILDREN, UP TO AGE 12, ARE IN THE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT BEST SUITS THEIR FAMILY NEEDS. PARENTS MAY CHOOSE CARE IN LICENSED CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, OR WITH RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OR NEIGHBORS. OUR PROGRAM SPECIALISTS WORK WITH EACH FAMILY TO CERTIFY ELIGIBILITY AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES. 1,467 FAMILIES (2,137 CHILDREN) RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH CHILD CARE COSTS.

    Expenses $17,194,921 · Revenue $5,159

  • SANTA MONICA PROGRAM - CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF SANTA MONICA UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY'S HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION. STAFF WORKED WITH 512 FAMILIES TO HELP THEM SELECT CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN SANTA MONICA THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 210 SANTA MONICA CHILDREN FROM 158 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY. WEEKLY EARLY LEARNING PLAY GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED FOR A TOTAL OF 124 CHILDREN AND 107 ADULTS, INCLUDING PARENTS, OTHER RELATIVES, AND CAREGIVERS.

    Expenses $1,390,543

  • QUALITY START - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND COACHING SERVICES TO ASSIST CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH THE SKILLS TO BUILD EXPERTISE IN BEST PRACTICES FOR CHILD CARE. IT PROVIDES ONE TO ONE MENTORING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHES WORKED WITH 138 TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ACROSS 204 CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES TO PROVIDE 429 CUSTOMIZED COACHING HOURS.

    Expenses $484,253

  • OTHER CHILD CARE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF: (A) EMERGENCY CHILD CARE BRIDGEPROGRAM PROVIDED ENHANCED REFERRALS AND CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO 61FAMILIES TO SUPPORT 74 CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. (B) PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FACILITATED 5 TRAININGS, FOR A TOTAL OF 35 HOURS - 30 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED. C) RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM HELPED 7,395 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RECEIVE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. D)CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN FACILITATED 44 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS FOR A TOTAL OF 90 HOURS - 155 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED.

    Expenses $3,935,120 · Revenue $28,859

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • AMY RIGGS CPA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN PH D

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • STUART LAFF

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JOSEPH GOMEZ CPA

    IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JENNIFER HO PHD

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ALISON HAVEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JILL CANNON PH D

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • SHERMAN MISA

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • DIANA MEANS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ERIN SHEA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • LISA CORNEHL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • ERICA EXBERGER

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • GARY HUFF

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • STUART PFEIFER

    PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • SHULI HAREL

    PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JENNIFER COWAN

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $247,316
    From this org
    $227,240
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,076
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $227,240
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,658
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,418
    Filer's total
    $247,316

  • CHANTE BERNARD

    PAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $162,251
    From this org
    $144,702
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,549
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $144,702
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,737
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,812
    Filer's total
    $162,251

  • JESSICA REYNAGA

    DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

    Total calculated
    $134,388
    From this org
    $118,331
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,057
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
13 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202531339349309908

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