Community Connections is located in Hattiesburg, MS. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Connections 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 12/2023, Community Connections generated $200.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS A HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY, WE SERVICE A 5 COUNTY AREA WITH HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, CREDIT COUNSELING AND OTHER RELATED HOUSING COUNSELING. WE ARE ALSO A CHARITABLE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WITH THE CITY OF HATTIESBURG AND A LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR. WE BUILD AND REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN THE PINEBELT AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PARTNERED WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT TO EMBARK UPON ORGANIZING AND SETTING UP PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ELDERLY AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ALSO BEGAN PLANNING A MAJOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE WITH MAJOR SPONSORS AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
OUR VOLUNTEERS COUNSELED OVER 30 INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING AND FINANCIAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS.
WE MADE MAJOR PROGRESS IN ENGAGING STATE OFFICIALS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES IN OUR AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Terrance Thigpen Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Willie Taylor Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jethro Henderson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Daniels Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $200,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,000 |
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 | $200,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $12,750 |
Total functional expenses | $12,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,935 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $53 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $20,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170 |
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 | $101,693 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $101,863 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$63,875 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,988 |