Broken Connections Inc
- Assets
- $149.8k
- Revenue
- $225.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1843714
Organization Overview
Broken Connections Inc is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Broken Connections Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Broken Connections Inc 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 12/2021, Broken Connections Inc generated $225.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $246.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BROKEN CONNECTIONS, INC. (BCI) IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND FIGHT AGAINST RUNAWAYS AND HOMELESS YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BCI IS THE ONLY NONPROFIT PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND DEDICATED TO SERVING THE RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH POPULATION BY PROVIDING OUTREACH, EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES. THE MISSIONOF BCI IS TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEMS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH THROUGH AGE 17; REUNITE YOUTH WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND TO ENCOURAGE THE RESOLUTION OF INTRA-FAMILY PROBLEMS THROUGH COUNSELING OR OTHER SERVICES; STRENGTHENFAMILY RELATIONSHIPS TO BUILD STABLE RELATIONSHIPS FOR YOUTH; PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH MORE ACCESS TO CONCRETE, DEPENDABLE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT IN TIME OF NEED; AND HELP YOUTH DECIDE UPON A CONSTRUCTIVE COURSE OF ACTIONFOR THEIR LIVES.
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE:1.CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS, INCLUDING LOWINCOME/HOMELESS, TANF RECIPIENTS, AND NON-CUSTODIAL PARENTS,2.ATTRACTING NEW AND EXPANDING SMALL BUSINESSES,3.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,4.EMERGENCY DAY CARE SERVICES,5.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,6.TRANSPORTATION,7.COUNSELING.
BCI EMPOWERS FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF EAST CLEVELAND BY ASSISTING HOMELESS, RUNAWAY YOUTH ACCESS SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY. OUR BASIC GOAL IS STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. A YOUTH CAN ACCESS OURSERVICES AS A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT. BCI HAS SIXTEEN (16) EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE BEDS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH. A YOUTH IS ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE PROGRAM FOR 21 TO 45DAYS SOMETIMES LONGER DEPENDING ON THE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. ONCE THE YOUTH ENTERS THE PROGRAM WE IMMEDIATELY WORK WITH THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO PREVENT ANY FUTURE EPISODES OF RUNNING AWAY OR HOMELESSNESS. BCI BCP OPERATES IN THREE SHIFTS 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, AND 11PM-7AM.
BASIC CENTER PROGRAM (BCP) IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, COUNSELING AND AFTERCARE SERVICES TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS AND STREET YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 THROUGH 18 TO ULTIMATELY REUNITE THE FAMILY AND HELP THEM ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY.BCI BCP FOCUSES ON PREVENTING RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS EPISODES BY UTILIZING A STRENGTHS AND RESILIENCE BASE APPROACH. ASTRENGTHS AND RESILIENCE BASE APPROACH HAS A SIMPLE PREMISE-IDENTIFY WHAT IS GOING WELL, DO MORE OF IT, AND BUILD ON IT. STRENGTHS ARE POSITIVE FACTORS, BOTH IN THE YOUTH, AND IN THE ENVIRONMENT, WHICH SUPPORT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. RESILIENCE IS THE ABILITY TO HELP A YOUTH BOUNCE BACK, TO RECOVER FROM ADVERSE LIFE EXPERIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nichole Howell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $38,089 |
Alan Dean Buchanan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marlene Ridenour Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Matthew Beck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Steven Helfgott President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
George Phillips Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $227,183 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $580 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,763 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,587 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,303 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $225,047 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $38,089 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $54,162 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,139 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,342 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $29,875 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,986 |
| Office expenses | $4,952 |
| Information technology | $1,492 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,247 |
| Travel | $1,825 |
| 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 | $7,325 |
| Insurance | $1,501 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $246,594 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,670 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $2,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $44,149 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $149,819 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,255 |
| 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 | $123,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $130,155 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,664 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $149,819 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Broken Connections Inc has recieved totaling $49,289.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ohio Community Development Finance Fund Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $49,289 |
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