The Avenue Family Network Inc, operating under the name Caring Connection, is located in Benton Harbor, MI. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Caring Connection employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Caring Connection 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 09/2023, Caring Connection generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL AND CAPABILITIES WHICH SUPPORT HEALTHY, SELF-SUFFICIENT, FULLY FUNCTIONING LIVES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CARING CONNECTION - BENTON HARBOR - PROVIDES A SAFE AND INVITING DAYTIME ENVIRONMENT WHERE ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER ILLNESSES CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES WHICH HELP MEET THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS. PEOPLE WHO ATTEND HARBOR HOUSE ARE SOCIALLY ENGAGED AND INVOLVED IN MENTALLY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES WHICH HELP TO MAINTAIN OR EVEN IMPROVE THINKING SKILLS AND LANGUAGE ABILITIES.
WEST MICHIGAN GUARDIANSHIP.
CARING CONNECTION - EMPOWERMENT CENTER - PROVIDES A SECURE, VIOLENCE FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ALONG WITH THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. SURVIVORS ARE OFFERED A PROTECTIVE, WARM AND VIOLENCE FREE PLACE TO STAY, LISTENING EARS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND OTHER RESOURCES NEEDED TO DEVELOP SAFE, HEALTHY AND MEANINGFUL LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN.
CARING CONNECTION - PAW PAW - PROVIDES A SAFE AND INVITING DAYTIME ENVIRONMENT WHERE ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND OTHER ILLNESSES CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES WHICH HELP MEET THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS. PEOPLE WHO ATTEND HARBOR HOUSE ARE SOCIALLY ENGAGED AND INVOLVED IN MENTALLY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES WHICH HELP TO MAINTAIN OR EVEN IMPROVE THINKING SKILLS AND LANGUAGE ABILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela Pancoast President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elliott Berlin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alex Moore Treasurer & President Elec | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lise Black Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Frank Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Eric Lester Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $123,542 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $396,659 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $254,709 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,002 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $774,910 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,816,817 |
Investment income | $24,395 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,883 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,632,268 |
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. | $118,462 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,861 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,487,685 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $95,121 |
Payroll taxes | $131,367 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $206,978 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,441 |
Office expenses | $67,098 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $197,283 |
Travel | $89,326 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $57,669 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $180,458 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $9,651 |
Total functional expenses | $2,779,403 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,707 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $79,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $133,529 |
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 | $12,590 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $646,633 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,474,628 |
Total assets | $4,403,587 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $138,072 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,573 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $2,567,196 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $272,350 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $144,034 |
Other liabilities | $848,842 |
Total liabilities | $3,973,067 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $351,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,500 |
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 | $4,403,587 |