CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO: Form 990, tax year 2019
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- Organization
- CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO (EIN 45-1689767)
- Tax period
- 2019-08-01 to 2020-07-31
- Filed
- 2021-02-22
- IRS object ID
- 202100539349300110
- Schema version
- 2019v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2021-02-22T10:56:56-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2020-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 341510689 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | KOESTER DISALVO AND FRIED | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 5587 TURNEY ROAD | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | GARFIELD HTS | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44125 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2019-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 451689767 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OH | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | CONN | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2020-12-18 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | KC KOESTER | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00561921 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2164757844 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2020-12-18 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2019 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $259,165 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | CONNECTINGFORKIDS.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 2011 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | OH | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA, LORAIN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 19 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 19 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 12 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 310 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $154,885 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $159,207 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $21,785 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $31,791 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $15 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $11 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $20,466 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $30,296 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $197,151 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $221,305 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $124,000 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $151,008 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $5,445 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $54,025 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $54,537 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $178,025 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $205,545 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $19,126 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $15,760 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $121,413 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $137,995 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $8,871 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $9,693 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $112,542 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $128,302 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA, LORAIN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $123,662 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $4,341 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FAMILY PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS FIELD AN AVERAGE OF EIGHT TO NINE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL AND TEXTS PER DAY FROM FAMILIES ASKING FOR RESOURCES AND HELP. AMID THE PANDEMIC, A RECORD NUMBER OF CONTACTS WERE RECEIVED WITH VOLUMES UP BY MORE THAN 50 PERCENT. DURING THE 2019-2020 PROGRAM YEAR, CONNECTING FOR KIDS RECORDED 2,455 PARTICIPANTS IN ITS PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED 134 PROGRAMS, 58 OF WHICH WERE HELD VIRTUALLY DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURED LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS INCLUDING ENHANCING GROWTH MINDSET TO IMPROVE MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT, OVERCOMING OCD, HOW TO GET YOUR PRESCHOOLER TO LISTEN, LATE LANGUAGE: WHEN REPEAT AFTER ME DOESN'T WORK, SOLVING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR, HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TYPICAL SIBLINGS, AND HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. COFFEE AND CHAT IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR STRUGGLES THAT IS FACILITATED BY A LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, TOPICS INCLUDED PARENTING IS LONELY AND WORKING OUT CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR. DURING BOTH SPEAKER SERIES AND COFFEE AND CHAT PROGRAMS, FREE, SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCES ARE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 7-12 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING. THE TOPICS EXPLORED INCLUDED MATCHING EMOTIONS WITH MUSIC, INCREASE FOCUS AND DECREASE ANXIETY USING BAAM, SOCIAL SKILLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ORGANIZATION STATION, FRIENDSHIP 411, AND LESS SCREAMING/MORE TALKING. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD- CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. OFFERED MULTIPLE TIMES PER MONTH, IT IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN AN AREA OF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILD'S MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. TEACH ME TO PLAY IS A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (18 MONTHS-6 YEARS) TO PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND WAYS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND TIMES EACH MONTH TO MAKE IT CONVENIENT FOR FAMILIES ON VARIOUS SCHEDULED TO ATTEND. PLAY & SAY IS AN ADAPTED PLAYGROUP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) THAT ALLOWS FOR ADDITIONAL PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM WAS HELD IN SOLON IN THE FALL AND MOVED TO LAKEWOOD DURING THE WINTER. CONNECTING FOR KIDS IN-PERSON PROGRAMS WERE HELD IN SIX CITIES INCLUDING ELYRIA, EUCLID, LAKEWOOD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, SOLON AND WESTLAKE. CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT AT ALL PROGRAMS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND EVEN PROVIDE FOLLOW UP AFTER A PROGRAM TO THOSE THAT NEED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS, WE OFFERED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS VIRTUALLY TO HELP THOSE DEALING WITH ISSUES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE VIRUS AND SUBSEQUENT SHUTDOWNS. VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES TOPICS INCLUDED DISABILITIES AND DISTANCE LEARNING DILEMMAS (WE ALSO OFFERED THIS PROGRAM A SECOND TIME IN SPANISH), TEN TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD FOCUS AT HOME, MINDFULNESS BRAIN BREAKS, IMPLEMENTING ABA AT HOME, AND DEFIANT AND DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR AT HOME. VIRTUAL COFFEE AND CHATS TOPICS EXPLORED HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN THE KIDS ARE OUT OF CONTROL, HOW TO SURVIVE WHEN EVERYTHING IS UPSIDE DOWN, MANAGING STRESS, HEALTHY COPING IN AN OVERWHELMING TIME, HOW TO KEEP SURVIVING FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE DISABILITIES, ADDRESSING NEEDS AND ADVOCATING IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AND SURVIVAL TIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS. TEACH ME TO PLAY FACILITATORS OFFERED A VIRTUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERIES ONLINE CALLED STAYING SANE WITH THE LITTLE ONES AT HOME AND A FOLLOW-UP TO THAT PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER FOR A CHECK-IN WITH THESE FAMILIES. THE POPULAR MUSIC THERAPY & MORE PROGRAM WAS HELD LIVE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE QUARANTINE AND ALSO OFFERED AS RECORDED VIDEO SO FAMILIES COULD PLAY THESE SESSIONS AT THEIR CONVENIENCE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $17,606 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | AWARENESS PROGRAMS TWO SENSORY CONSULTS WERE HELD DURING THE 2019-2020 PROGRAM YEAR IN ROCKY RIVER AND ELYRIA. DURING THOSE SESSIONS, 23 CHILDREN WERE SCREENED BY A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR SENSORY ISSUES. TO PROMOTE ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS, MORE THAN 2,100 FREE SENSORY AWARENESS KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS) IN THESE COMMUNITIES. FEATURING OLLIE THE OCTOPUS DOLLS AND SENSORY "RED FLAG" CARDS, THESE KITS HELP IDENTIFY CHILDREN THAT MIGHT BE AT RISK FOR SENSORY ISSUES. FAMILIES WITH CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING THE KITS ARE INVITED TO REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND A SENSORY CONSULT. WE HAD SCHEDULED ADDITIONAL SENSORY CONSULTS FOR SPRING 2020 BUT BECAUSE OF COVID-19 CLOSURES, THOSE WERE CANCELED. CONNECTING FOR KIDS ALSO HANDED OUT 13 WANDERING SAFETY AWARENESS KITS TO HELP CAREGIVERS PROTECT CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PRONE TO WANDERING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. KITS INCLUDE DOOR/WINDOW ALARMS (2-PACK), WRITE- ON ID BRACELET, FOUR LAMINATED STOP SIGN VISUALS AND A S.T.O.P. (SUPERVISE - TEACH - ORGANIZE - PROTECT) WANDERING QUICK GUIDE. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $31,634 | ExpenseAmt |
| Revenue | $27,450 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FAMILY RESOURCES CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. WE ALSO HELP FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS WEBSITE (INCLUDING AN ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY), FACEBOOK AND RESOURCE FAIRS. CONNECTING FOR KIDS USUALLY HOLDS TWO RESOURCE FAIRS IN THE SPRING, BUT BOTH WERE CANCELED IN 2020 AS THE VENUES WERE CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. INSTEAD, WE OFFERED A VIRTUAL RESOURCE FAIR ON JUNE 3, 2020. THE FAIR, HELD VIA A FACEBOOK GROUP GARNERED 545 PARTICIPANTS THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT BRINGING TOGETHER LOCAL FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS. FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO FIND BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL THERAPIES, PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS AT A TIME WHEN THEY WERE DESPERATE TO FIND ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN AFTER MONTHS OF QUARANTINE. THE FAIR WAS KEPT OPEN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS TO ALLOW FAMILIES TO SEE UPDATES AS MORE BUSINESS REOPENED. BY THE END OF THE SUMMER, 650 PARTICIPANTS WERE MEMBERS OF THIS FACEBOOK GROUP. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $172,902 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | false | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (true) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (true) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (true) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | false | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (true) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | false | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | false | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | false | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 1 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 12 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contri Discl | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContriDisclInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | false | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | false | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 19 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 19 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | false | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | false | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | SARAH RINTAMAKI | PersonNm |
| Phone | 4402505563 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | P O BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (20 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $40,667 | $0 | $0 | |
| REBECCA BAKER | ||||||
| FINANCE CHAI | 6.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| KATHRYN BRYAN | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 6.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| CHRIS CHAMBERS | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | 6.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| DR ALAKA CHANDURKAR | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| BONNIE MCNEE ESQ | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| TISH HENRY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| RYAN KILBANE | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| GREG LEE | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| EMILY MAHONEY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| ANDREW MANGELS | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 6.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) |
| NICCOLE MCEWEN | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| AJ MINER | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| KATHY NASH | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| CORRI NORTH | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| HEATHER DUKE-MURRAY PHD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| KIM RILEY | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| KRISTI STOLARSKI | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| ELLIE TURAN | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $40,667 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Fundraising | $11,250 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $34,400 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $113,557 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $159,207 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PROGRAM REVENUE | Desc |
| Total Revenue Column | $31,791 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $31,791 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $31,791 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $11 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $11 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $68,156 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $11,250 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $37,860 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $30,296 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $30,296 | ExclusionAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $221,305 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $31,802 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $30,296 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $40,667 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $33,926 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,227 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $514 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $98,973 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $88,718 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,281 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $974 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $11,368 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,380 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,036 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $952 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,000 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $3,000 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,253 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $11,512 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $741 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $35,383 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $28,785 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,593 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,005 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,886 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $581 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,305 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,997 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $1,997 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | SECURITY CHECKS | Desc |
| Total | $18 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $18 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $205,545 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $172,902 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $27,198 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,445 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $22,127 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $67,191 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $85,558 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $59,523 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,166 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $150 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $10,562 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $11,131 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $570 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $570 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $121,413 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $137,995 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EOY | $1,012 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,871 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,681 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,871 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,693 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $85,817 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $87,838 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $26,725 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $40,464 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $112,542 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $128,302 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $121,413 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $137,995 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $15,760 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $75,435 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $85,393 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $116,170 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $154,885 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $159,207 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $591,090 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $75,435 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $85,393 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $116,170 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $154,885 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $159,207 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $591,090 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $57,034 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $534,056 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $591,090 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $399,177 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.90350 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.85350 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART II, LINE 10 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $570 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $570 | DepreciationAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | ACCRUED PAYROLL EXPENSES | Desc |
| Amt | $8,681 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $8,681 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $243,348 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services And Use Fclts | $22,043 | DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $22,043 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $221,305 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $221,305 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $227,588 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Donated Services Use Fclts | $22,043 | DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $22,043 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $205,545 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $205,545 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | CONNECTING FOR KIDS COMPLIES WITH FASB ASC 740- ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FASB ASC 740 DETAILS HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN. AS SUCH, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WOULD REFLECT EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS PRESUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITIES' FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSITION AND ALL RELEVANT FACTS, IF THEY EXISTED. THE MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTING FOR KIDS BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. CONNECTING FOR KIDS TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE THE PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 2017 AND FORWARD. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | WINTER FUND RAI | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $79,406 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $11,250 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $68,156 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | $14,622 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $23,238 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $79,406 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $11,250 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $68,156 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | $14,622 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $23,238 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $37,860 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $30,296 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN CUYAHOGA, LORAIN AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. WE SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF OUR ORGANIZATION. WE INVOLVED 310 VOLUNTEERS TO HELP LOWER OUR ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS DURING THE 2019-2020 PROGRAM YEAR. OUR MOST POPULAR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY INCLUDES HELPING TO BUILD KITS FOR UPCOMING AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS, WHICH MANY LOCAL STUDENT AND CIVIC GROUPS HELPED WITH OVER THE YEAR. WE ALSO HAVE LOCAL PROFESSIONALS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO PRESENT AT OUR PROGRAMS, AUTHOR COLUMNS FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND SERVE ON OUR BOARD. IN ADDITION, WE USE VOLUNTEERS TO MAINTAIN A PROPER ADULT-TO-CHILD RATIO FOR OUR SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES DURING IN-PERSON ADULT PROGRAMMING. VOLUNTEERS ALSO HELP AT FUNDRAISERS, RESOURCES FAIRS AND SERVE AS MENTORS IN OUR PARENT MATCH PROGRAM. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | FAMILY PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS FIELD AN AVERAGE OF EIGHT TO NINE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL AND TEXTS PER DAY FROM FAMILIES ASKING FOR RESOURCES AND HELP. AMID THE PANDEMIC, A RECORD NUMBER OF CONTACTS WERE RECEIVED WITH VOLUMES UP BY MORE THAN 50 PERCENT. DURING THE 2019-2020 PROGRAM YEAR, CONNECTING FOR KIDS RECORDED 2,455 PARTICIPANTS IN ITS PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED 134 PROGRAMS, 58 OF WHICH WERE HELD VIRTUALLY DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURED LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS INCLUDING ENHANCING GROWTH MINDSET TO IMPROVE MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT, OVERCOMING OCD, HOW TO GET YOUR PRESCHOOLER TO LISTEN, LATE LANGUAGE: WHEN REPEAT AFTER ME DOESN'T WORK, SOLVING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR, HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF TYPICAL SIBLINGS, AND HOW TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. COFFEE AND CHAT IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES FACING SIMILAR STRUGGLES THAT IS FACILITATED BY A LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER, TOPICS INCLUDED PARENTING IS LONELY AND WORKING OUT CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR. DURING BOTH SPEAKER SERIES AND COFFEE AND CHAT PROGRAMS, FREE, SUPERVISED CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCES ARE HANDS-ON TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 7-12 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING. THE TOPICS EXPLORED INCLUDED MATCHING EMOTIONS WITH MUSIC, INCREASE FOCUS AND DECREASE ANXIETY USING BAAM, SOCIAL SKILLS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ORGANIZATION STATION, FRIENDSHIP 411, AND LESS SCREAMING/MORE TALKING. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD- CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. OFFERED MULTIPLE TIMES PER MONTH, IT IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN AN AREA OF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILD'S MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. TEACH ME TO PLAY IS A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (18 MONTHS-6 YEARS) TO PRACTICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND WAYS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND TIMES EACH MONTH TO MAKE IT CONVENIENT FOR FAMILIES ON VARIOUS SCHEDULED TO ATTEND. PLAY & SAY IS AN ADAPTED PLAYGROUP FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN (AGES 0-6 YEARS) THAT ALLOWS FOR ADDITIONAL PLAY AND SOCIAL SKILL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM WAS HELD IN SOLON IN THE FALL AND MOVED TO LAKEWOOD DURING THE WINTER. CONNECTING FOR KIDS IN-PERSON PROGRAMS WERE HELD IN SIX CITIES INCLUDING ELYRIA, EUCLID, LAKEWOOD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, SOLON AND WESTLAKE. CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF MEMBERS ARE PRESENT AT ALL PROGRAMS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND EVEN PROVIDE FOLLOW UP AFTER A PROGRAM TO THOSE THAT NEED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS, WE OFFERED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS VIRTUALLY TO HELP THOSE DEALING WITH ISSUES BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE VIRUS AND SUBSEQUENT SHUTDOWNS. VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES TOPICS INCLUDED DISABILITIES AND DISTANCE LEARNING DILEMMAS (WE ALSO OFFERED THIS PROGRAM A SECOND TIME IN SPANISH), TEN TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD FOCUS AT HOME, MINDFULNESS BRAIN BREAKS, IMPLEMENTING ABA AT HOME, AND DEFIANT AND DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR AT HOME. VIRTUAL COFFEE AND CHATS TOPICS EXPLORED HOW TO STAY CALM WHEN THE KIDS ARE OUT OF CONTROL, HOW TO SURVIVE WHEN EVERYTHING IS UPSIDE DOWN, MANAGING STRESS, HEALTHY COPING IN AN OVERWHELMING TIME, HOW TO KEEP SURVIVING FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE DISABILITIES, ADDRESSING NEEDS AND ADVOCATING IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, AND SURVIVAL TIPS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS. TEACH ME TO PLAY FACILITATORS OFFERED A VIRTUAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERIES ONLINE CALLED STAYING SANE WITH THE LITTLE ONES AT HOME AND A FOLLOW-UP TO THAT PROGRAM IN THE SUMMER FOR A CHECK-IN WITH THESE FAMILIES. THE POPULAR MUSIC THERAPY & MORE PROGRAM WAS HELD LIVE VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE QUARANTINE AND ALSO OFFERED AS RECORDED VIDEO SO FAMILIES COULD PLAY THESE SESSIONS AT THEIR CONVENIENCE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | AWARENESS PROGRAMS TWO SENSORY CONSULTS WERE HELD DURING THE 2019-2020 PROGRAM YEAR IN ROCKY RIVER AND ELYRIA. DURING THOSE SESSIONS, 23 CHILDREN WERE SCREENED BY A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST FOR SENSORY ISSUES. TO PROMOTE ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS, MORE THAN 2,100 FREE SENSORY AWARENESS KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PRESCHOOLERS (AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS) IN THESE COMMUNITIES. FEATURING OLLIE THE OCTOPUS DOLLS AND SENSORY "RED FLAG" CARDS, THESE KITS HELP IDENTIFY CHILDREN THAT MIGHT BE AT RISK FOR SENSORY ISSUES. FAMILIES WITH CONCERNS AFTER REVIEWING THE KITS ARE INVITED TO REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND A SENSORY CONSULT. WE HAD SCHEDULED ADDITIONAL SENSORY CONSULTS FOR SPRING 2020 BUT BECAUSE OF COVID-19 CLOSURES, THOSE WERE CANCELED. CONNECTING FOR KIDS ALSO HANDED OUT 13 WANDERING SAFETY AWARENESS KITS TO HELP CAREGIVERS PROTECT CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PRONE TO WANDERING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. KITS INCLUDE DOOR/WINDOW ALARMS (2-PACK), WRITE- ON ID BRACELET, FOUR LAMINATED STOP SIGN VISUALS AND A S.T.O.P. (SUPERVISE - TEACH - ORGANIZE - PROTECT) WANDERING QUICK GUIDE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | FAMILY RESOURCES CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. WE ALSO HELP FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS WEBSITE (INCLUDING AN ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY), FACEBOOK AND RESOURCE FAIRS. CONNECTING FOR KIDS USUALLY HOLDS TWO RESOURCE FAIRS IN THE SPRING, BUT BOTH WERE CANCELED IN 2020 AS THE VENUES WERE CLOSED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS. INSTEAD, WE OFFERED A VIRTUAL RESOURCE FAIR ON JUNE 3, 2020. THE FAIR, HELD VIA A FACEBOOK GROUP GARNERED 545 PARTICIPANTS THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT BRINGING TOGETHER LOCAL FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS. FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO FIND BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL THERAPIES, PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS AT A TIME WHEN THEY WERE DESPERATE TO FIND ACTIVITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN AFTER MONTHS OF QUARANTINE. THE FAIR WAS KEPT OPEN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS TO ALLOW FAMILIES TO SEE UPDATES AS MORE BUSINESS REOPENED. BY THE END OF THE SUMMER, 650 PARTICIPANTS WERE MEMBERS OF THIS FACEBOOK GROUP. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER BEING REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQESTED TO READ THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR AND SUBMIT ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IN WRITING TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6104(D) OF THE IRC AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND SUBJECT TO THE CHARGES PERMITTED BY LAW TO ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. |
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