Connected To Lead is located in Gardena, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Connected To Lead employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connected To Lead is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE SPACE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WHILE STRENGTHENING THE LEADER WITHIN THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WE SUCCESSFULLY FACILITATED OUR YOUTH LEAD PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 13-21. THE PROGRAM ENGAGED YOUTH IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, AND MENTAL HEALTH STIGMAS REDUCTION. YOUTH USED VARIOUS ART MEDIUMS TO CREATE THE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNS TO ENGAGE THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. THIS FUNDING ALLOWED US TO HIRE OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, AND CLINICAL DIRECTOR. THROUGH YOUTH WORK PROGRAM FUNDING WE WERE ABLE TO HIRE OUR PROGRAM COORDINATOR. WE DEVELOPED THE CURRICULUM FOR THE PROGRAM, WHICH ENGAGES YOUTH AGES 16-21 IN LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM, YOUTH CAN INTERVIEW TO RECEIVE A PAID INTERNSHIP FOR 10-WEEKS. WE RECEIVED FUNDING FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDED A LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR PROVIDERS, I AM WORTHY PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AND WOMEN, AND ENGAGING MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. OUR EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING WERE ROOTED IN IMPACT AND IT SHOWED. WE EXCEEDED THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE PLANNED TO ENGAGE REACHING 850+, SHARED A PLETHORA OF RESOURCES, AND HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH ATTENDEES REGARDING THEIR EXPERIENCES AND NEXT STEPS FOR THEIR MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEYS. OUR APPROACH WAS CREATIVE AND ENGAGED ATTENDEES IN DIFFERENT WAYS TO RECEIVE AND PROCESS THE INFORMATION. WE INCORPORATED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH GROUNDING AND BREATHING EXERCISES, MEDITATION, AND PRACTICING MINDFULNESS. WE ENCOURAGED CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND WERE ABLE DO IT IN MEMORABLE WAYS. BOWLING FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT FOR MENTAL HEALTH INCORPORATED ACTIVITIES THAT PEOPLE NORMALLY DO, BUT EMPHASIZED MENTAL HEALTH AND EXPLORED SEEKING SERVICES. ONE OF OUR BIGGEST CHALLENGES WAS SECURING LOCATIONS FOR ALL OF OUR EVENTS. THOUGH WE HAD AN INITIAL AGREEMENT WITH ONE OF OUR PARTNER CITIES, THEY BEGAN CHARGING US FOR SPACE WHEN THEY LEARNED THAT WE RECEIVED THIS GRANT. WE DIDN'T GET DISCOURAGED - WE PIVOTED. WE SHIFTED SOME OF OUR PLANNED ACTIVITIES, COVERED THE COSTS FOR SPACE, AND FACILITATED IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING. WE CHANGED DATES THAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED AND LOOKED FOR NEW LOCATIONS WHEN AVAILABLE. WE RECEIVED FUNDING TO PROVIDE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING TO NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR. THIS YEAR WE FUNDED FIVE PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jenifer Harris Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $41,757 |
Joe Gatlin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexandra Wilkinson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mitchelle Pacleb Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betajohmarie Brown Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gaston Lassalle Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $414,404 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,404 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12 |
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 | $414,416 |
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. | $12,042 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,757 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,919 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $104,323 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,027 |
Payroll taxes | $50,006 |
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 | $16,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,842 |
Office expenses | $3,784 |
Information technology | $8,874 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,116 |
Travel | $2,602 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,209 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,250 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $339,488 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,604 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,207 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $82,811 |
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 | $48,249 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,562 |
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 | $82,811 |