Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by QUALITY CONNECTIONS INCORPORATED.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $8,016,228
- Total expenses
- $8,023,109
- Contributions and grants received
- $414,771
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $7,577,814
- Investment income
- $23,643
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,294,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,472,452
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $821,602
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $7,449,681
- Management and general expenses
- $486,189
- Fundraising expenses
- $87,239
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $7,449,681
Program services were 92.9% 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.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$414,771
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$215,000
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2a · Program service revenue: CLIENT WORK ACTIVITIES
total $459,686 · related or exempt $459,686
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2b · Program service revenue: EVERGREEN PRESCHOOL
total $972,890 · related or exempt $972,890
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2c · Program service revenue: GROUP HOME ACTIVITIES
total $4,521,021 · related or exempt $4,521,021
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2d · Program service revenue: MISC INCOME
total $59,904 · related or exempt $59,904
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2e · Program service revenue: TONER CARTRIDGE SALES
total $1,564,313 · related or exempt $1,564,313
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3 · Investment income
total $20,010 · excluded $20,010
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
other assets $4,050
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
other assets $417
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7c · Gain or loss
other assets $3,633
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $3,633 · related or exempt $3,633
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $196,570 · management and general $196,570
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $4,554,112 · program services $4,361,526 · management and general $124,784 · fundraising $67,802
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $578,801 · program services $531,388 · management and general $39,152 · fundraising $8,261
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $0
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $0
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13 · Office expenses
total $543,573 · program services $499,046 · management and general $36,769 · fundraising $7,758
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $650,018 · program services $575,085 · management and general $74,933
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17 · Travel
total $0
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $51,269 · program services $43,558 · management and general $4,461 · fundraising $3,250
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23 · Insurance
total $0
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24a · Other expenses: Materials & Supplies
total $1,338,769 · program services $1,338,748 · management and general $21
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24b · Other expenses: TRANSPORTATION
total $109,997 · program services $100,330 · management and general $9,499 · fundraising $168
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24e · All other expenses
total $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $1,537,650 · end of year $698,258
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
end of year $0
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $953,484 · end of year $735,523
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $21,578 · end of year $24,733
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $0
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$1,915,552
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$623,883
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $393,716 · end of year $1,291,669
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $555,092 · end of year $596,808
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $376,763 · end of year $947,063
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $381,018 · end of year $380,844
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $117,203 · end of year $74,348
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24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $2,006,572 · end of year $1,959,228
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $551,001 · end of year $1,058,032
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $518,461 · end of year $747,253
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $264,028 · end of year $74,349
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Our mission is to provide quality support and employment services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages in order to increase both their independence and their participation in our community.
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QUALITY CONNECTIONS INC (QC) PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, DAY PROGRAMS, AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.Our Employment Services Department provides employment opportunities and support services to persons with disabilities and disadvantages. QC assists our clients in obtaining and maintaining employment, as well as providing on-the-job support. Additionally we teach marketable skills enabling our clients to obtain gainful employment in the community.QC's philosophy is to provide superior services to individuals based on their needs and abilities. We use the highest qualified staff, appropriate services, and community inclusion in order to overcome barriers to employment. Our clients benefit in the following ways:- Individuals referred are interviewed and evaluated- Resume, application, and interviewing techniques are provided- Assistance in learning appropriate work skills and characteristics is provided if appropriate- QC performs an individualized job search targeting employment settings that match the prospective employee's strengths and abilities- Follow-Up support services are provided to ensure success on the jobOur Practical Life Skills program has strategies and resources to ensure effective learning through hands-on sensorial activities and lessons. Our mission for adults with developmental disadvantages is for them to be safe and healthy, and to have a sense of belonging. Our clients have a full range of opportunities to learn and be successful by engaging in real life skills. Our trained instructors invite and guide individuals to be independent in a learning environment. Our program is welcoming and creative.The goal of Quality Connections' Residential Programs is to increase the growing opportunities for people with disabilities allowing them to both contribute and to develop their unique capacities. QC's focus is on enhancing the experiences of our clients which offers them the opportunity to both make contributions, and to be recognized and valued in our community.Individualized plans are developed to assist our residents in refining their living skills in order to increase personal and social independence.Quality Connections' Residential Programs offer 2 levels of services:- QC's Group Homes are licensed and monitored by the State of Arizona. They offer a variety of social and community-based activities for our residential clients.- QC's Independent Living settings are offered to appropriate individuals who may require assistance in maintaining and refining independence in their own homes.Quality Connections new program Evergreen Preschool Academy:- Started in March of 2022. They offer 3 different childcare options, Nursery, Young Toddler and Preschool. They also offer before and afterschool care. - The mission is to teach our Preschoolers, of all abilities, to have a love of learning through a child-centered, developmentally appropriate program and to explore play through a positive environment that provides skill development in all areas of the childs development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication. We will follow the 7 Principles of the Montessori Method, Play is Work, Prepared Environment, Observation, Freedom within Limits, Respect, Hands-On Learning, and Independence. We will teach positive emotional development through conscious discipline where children will grow their social and emotional intelligence through self-control and self-regulation.- The goal at Evergreen Academy is to be Flagstaffs leading preschool. Our program gives children ages 6-weeks through 12-years enriching opportunities to develop the whole child. We focus on learning through child-directed play, experiences and curriculum time. We believe a balance of play and preschool enhances growth and development in all areas: physically, socially, emotionally, creatively, and intellectually. This is achieved in a safe and loving environment with teachers who are dedicated to enriching childrens lives. We will partner with families providing emotional, social, and academic support, encouraging students to go further than they thought possible. - The mission and goal of Evergreen Preschool Academy are in line with the program service accomplishment goals of Quality Connections.In 2023, we supported 309 individuals across all programs. We provided transportation of 382,144 milesIn our employment program, we trained 130 individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment. We employed 18 such individuals, and placed another 10 in community employment, and supported an additional 20 workers on the job with other employers.In our group homes, we supported 16 people in 6 homes.Our in-home services provided supports to an additional 36 families in their own home.Our Day program provided supports to 53 students, including 27 on work pathways.The organization had 1 performance with NAUs marching band.The organization recycled about 30,000 pounds of electronic waste and won Flagstaff Green Business Award.
Expenses $7,449,681 · Revenue $7,992,585
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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James CarpenterJAMES CARPENTER
CFO
- Total calculated
- $124,125
- From this org
- $109,424
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $14,701
- Hours/week
- 40
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Armando BernasconiARMANDO BERNASCONI
President & CEO
- Total calculated
- $72,445
- From this org
- $65,525
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $6,920
- Hours/week
- 40
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Candace OwensCANDACE OWENS
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Gretchen PovlsenGRETCHEN POVLSEN
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Al WhiteAL WHITE
Chairman
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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John HeickJOHN HEICK
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Gary PearlmutterGARY PEARLMUTTER
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Regina SalasREGINA SALAS
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Heather DalmolinHEATHER DALMOLIN
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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
- 15 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202503199349300440
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