Connections For Life is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connections For Life 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, Connections For Life generated $289.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE IS A RE-ENTRY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMAN SERVICES: CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN COMING FROM PRISON AND HOMELESSNESS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A FURNISHED APARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES, ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING, ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION AS NEEDED, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING, FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEETINGS.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE OPERATES A THRIFT STORE. THE STORE'S MERCHANDISE IS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THE THRIFT STORE RESELLS THE MERCHANDISE AT A LOW COST. THE STORE OPERATION IS MAINTAINED BY FOUR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leeann Lockridge President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Stagg Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon Andrews Vice-President Of The Boar | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Karen Stagg Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Carla Aplin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Deborah Cross-Young Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,511 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,138 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,649 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,353 |
Investment income | $86 |
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 | $140,043 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $289,082 |
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 | $50,411 |
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 | $1,500 |
Office expenses | $736 |
Information technology | $2,653 |
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 | $3,742 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,615 |
Insurance | $27,114 |
All other expenses | $27,949 |
Total functional expenses | $215,428 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $259,984 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $27,133 |
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 | $317,961 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $605,078 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,392 |
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 | $89,121 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,885 |
Total liabilities | $218,398 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $386,680 |
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 | $605,078 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Connections For Life has recieved totaling $50.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
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