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← FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,571,937
Total expenses
$1,771,919
Contributions and grants received
$1,284,954
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$260,690
Investment income
$25,154
Other revenue
$1,139
Total assets, end of year
$1,328,698
Total liabilities, end of year
$258,443
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,070,255
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,586,418
Management and general expenses
$136,281
Fundraising expenses
$49,220
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,586,418

Program services were 89.5% 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

    $38,208

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $615,226

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $631,520

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $70,783

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM REVENUE

    total $260,690 · related or exempt $260,690

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $25,154 · excluded $25,154

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $7,278

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

    $38,208

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $6,139

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $1,139 · excluded $1,139

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $115,000 · program services $107,772 · management and general $4,549 · fundraising $2,679

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,097,246 · program services $1,028,276 · management and general $43,404 · fundraising $25,566

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $111,757 · program services $104,732 · management and general $4,421 · fundraising $2,604

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $91,119 · program services $85,392 · management and general $3,604 · fundraising $2,123

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $50 · management and general $50

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $12,077 · program services $1,898 · management and general $8,439 · fundraising $1,740

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $10,746 · management and general $1,675 · fundraising $9,071

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,181 · program services $1,904 · management and general $115 · fundraising $162

  • 17 · Travel

    total $2,984 · program services $1,203 · management and general $1,551 · fundraising $230

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $676 · management and general $676

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $12,563 · management and general $12,563

  • 24a · Other expenses: DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSE

    total $155,344 · program services $154,684 · management and general $0 · fundraising $660

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL FEES

    total $82,544 · program services $31,136 · management and general $51,408 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

    total $67,476 · program services $64,498 · management and general $2,508 · fundraising $470

  • 24d · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

    total $5,093 · program services $4,464 · management and general $262 · fundraising $367

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $5,063 · program services $459 · management and general $1,056 · fundraising $3,548

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $610,000 · end of year $469,652

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $266,110 · end of year $162,733

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $166,101 · end of year $140,457

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $9,913 · end of year $10,011

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

    $121,843

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

    $121,843

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $676 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $276,173 · end of year $323,503

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $276,619 · end of year $222,342

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $77,687 · end of year $26,648

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $284,469 · end of year $231,795

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $471,248 · end of year $642,530

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $772,188 · end of year $427,725

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO HAS BEEN HELPING FAMILIES GROW STRONGER TOGETHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BY PROVIDING PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND, FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER.

  • SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 AND 4 GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. SPARK EMPOWERS PARENTS TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. OUR PARENT PARTNERS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY.

    Expenses $858,252 · Revenue $145,195

  • FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES THREE FAMILY PLAYROOMS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2 LOCAL LIBRARIES, SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOODBANK'S COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR FAMILY PLAYROOMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM ANY COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. PARENTS/CAREGIVER AND CHILDREN PLAY TOGETHER AND WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SKILLS, DEVELOP EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS. A WEEKLY PROGRAM CALLED BABY & ME IS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH BABIES' BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS TO OFFER THE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SO NEEDED FOR FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST YEAR. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO BREAK THEIR ISOLATION AND DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO REASSURE NEW PARENTS. WE ALSO OFFER 2 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. A MUSIC PROGRAM AND A PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP. BOTH ARE VERY POPULAR, AND THE FAMILIES FIND THEM FUN AND HELPFUL.

    Expenses $264,932 · Revenue $42,953

  • ADDITIONAL PARENTING SUPPORT INCLUDES OFFERING THE PARENT CAFE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILIES DISCUSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE DISCIPLINE, SELFCARE, STRESS REDUCTION AND MORE. THE PARENT CAFE MODEL IS BASED ON THE FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY HTTPS://CSSP.ORG/.

    Expenses $264,932 · Revenue $5,000

  • FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO BUILD AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LEARNING AND PARENTING/CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $198,302 · Revenue $67,542

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • LISSY RAND

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • ALEXIS KIM

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.3

  • JEFF KOONS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • TIFFANY SCRUGGS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.3

  • MICHAEL COPELAND

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • BIANCA BUTTS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • H DAVID ROCKER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • SOFIA SOVA

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.3

  • GAYLE LEWIN

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.3

  • SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.3

  • EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • ERIN MIYOSHI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • COURTNEY REESE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • AMY BRODSKY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • MICHELLE ROSE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • KEVIN PATRICK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • ALYSSA ROBERTS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • CARLI SIDOTI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • JANET GRIFFITH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.2

  • BETH DARMSTADTER

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $113,286
    From this org
    $113,286
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    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.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
8 June 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202641619349301519

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