Connecther
- Assets
- $232.7k
- Revenue
- $382.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 05/2009
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 26-4235366
Organization Overview
Connecther is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecther is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Connecther generated $382.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $232.6k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Connecther has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $206,941. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN OUR QUEST TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND ADVANCE WOMEN AND GIRLS GLOBALLY, CONNECTHER PROVIDES A DIVERSE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM, INCLUDING THE CONNECTHER FILM FESTIVAL, TO SPOTLIGHT CRITICAL ISSUES FACING WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE GRANTS TO PROJECT PARTNERS THAT ARE WORKING ON THE GROUND IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE, PROJECTS CATEGORIES INCLUDE; EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS; ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS; PROVERTY ALLEVIATION; WATER RELATED ISSUES; GENERAL EMPOWERMENT; WOMEN ENTREPRENERUS; AND MORE. WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH BASED ON FILM ENTRIES THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES SUCH AS PROVERTY, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, WOMEN AND MEDIA AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES INCLUDE, JUDGES CHOICE, 1ST RUNNER UP, 2ND RUNNER UP, WHATIS BEAUTY, GREEN IS INNOVATIVE FILM AWARD, AMOUNG OTHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fayruz Benyousef President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenna Wessam Youssef Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gretchen Canter Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amani Ahmed Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chelsea Toler Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Saba Rizvi Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,988 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $382,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $382,799 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,453 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,525 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,394 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,860 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $89,012 |
| Advertising and promotion | $525 |
| Office expenses | $7,060 |
| Information technology | $5,660 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,790 |
| All other expenses | $3,330 |
| Total functional expenses | $232,584 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,676 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $100,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $232,676 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,472 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $12,472 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $120,204 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $232,676 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Connecther has awarded $39,730 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRANT | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GRANT | $10,000 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GRANT | $9,865 |
Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GRANT | $9,865 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Connecther has recieved totaling $217,932.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jps Peace Love & Happiness Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $175,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $21,932 |
J J Keller Foundation Inc Neenah, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $11,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jasper Ridge Charitable Fund Fort Worth, TX | $1,059,804,391 | $51,342,189 |
Communities Foundation Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $155,793,943 | $76,729,791 |
W W Caruth Jr Foundation Dallas, TX | $444,705,321 | $32,925,098 |
Dallas Center For The Performing Arts Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $209,822,251 | $21,963,048 |
Houston Parks Board Houston, TX | $62,239,000 | $18,357,527 |
Fossil Foundation Richardson, TX | $2,468,423 | $514,916 |
Pratham Usa Houston, TX | $25,223,728 | $25,510,214 |
Lsu Health Sciences Foundation In Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $312,345,482 | $53,948,217 |
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX | $153,231,166 | $11,027,021 |
University Of North Texas Foundation Inc Denton, TX | $307,856,436 | $18,135,985 |
Soi Dog Houston, TX | $2,898,470 | $10,171,466 |
The Livestrong Foundation Austin, TX | $32,201,486 | $2,234,840 |