Sharing Connections Inc is located in Downers Grove, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sharing Connections Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharing 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, Sharing Connections Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SHARE GOOD THINGS WITH GOOD PEOPLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RECLAIM FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FROM COMMUNITY DONORS AND REDISTRIBUTES THEM TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ryan Varju Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $108,577 |
Dennis Webb Vice President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karyn Speckels Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas P Hushek President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Neustadt Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Curt Kramer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $106,431 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,483,633 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,002,428 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,590,064 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $139,692 |
Investment income | $5,324 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,094 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,144 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,757,318 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,047,576 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $111,671 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,240 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $173,740 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,422 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $21,597 |
Fees for services: Management | $26,777 |
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 | $3,262 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,430 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $133,419 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,039 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $14,346 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,589,647 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $780,953 |
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 | $298,059 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $323,919 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,403 |
Total assets | $1,421,434 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,275,277 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $146,157 |
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 | $1,421,434 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Sharing Connections Inc has recieved totaling $122,129.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $34,300 |
Dupage Community Foundation Downers Grove, IL PURPOSE: HOUSING, SHELTER | $31,000 |
Hinsdale Junior Womens Club Charitable Foundation Inc Hinsdale, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
Nonnas Garden A Private Foundation Whitestone, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
Bersted Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $242,263 |
Earnings | $29,935 |
Ending Balance | $272,198 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sharing Connections Inc Downers Grove, IL | $1,421,434 | $5,757,318 |
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