CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO (EIN 45-1689767)
- Tax period
- 2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31
- Filed
- 2026-04-13
- IRS object ID
- 202641039349301524
- Schema version
- 2024v5.0
- 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 | 2026-04-13T15:22:13-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 341873333 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MCMANAMON & CO LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1651 CROSSINGS PKWY D | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 441451959 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-08-01 | 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 | 30628 DETROIT ROAD 252 | 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 | 2026-04-13 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (true) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | JEFFREY D FIRESTONE CPA CVA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01055566 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4408928900 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2026-04-13 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | 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 | $508,921 | 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. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT FORMAL DIAGNOSES WHO ARE 12 YEARS AND YOUNGER. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 20 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 20 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 20 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 163 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $245,669 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $280,281 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $82,200 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $85,000 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $4,880 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $4,894 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $64,473 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $20,299 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $397,222 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $390,474 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $0 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $282,157 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $297,978 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $30,688 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $96,388 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $113,424 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $378,545 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $411,402 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $18,677 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | -$20,928 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $165,996 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $145,219 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $24,359 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $24,510 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $141,637 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $120,709 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | CONNECTING FOR KIDS IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY TO FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DIAGNOSES. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $350,668 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | FAMILY PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERED 157 FREE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES LAST ACADEMIC YEAR, SERVING MORE THAN 2,640 PARTICIPANTS. DURING THESE PROGRAMS, WE OFFERED FREE CHILD CARE STAFFED BY EXPERTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLEMENTED BY VOLUNTEERS. SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURED LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS, INCLUDING: AUTISM 101, PERFECTIONISM IN GIFTED AND ANXIOUS KIDS; WHAT'S EATING YOU? EATING DISORDERS & MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN; THE UGLY HOUR; AND NAVIGATING WELL-BEING IN A DIGITAL AGE. SHARE & SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW FAMILIES TO MEET OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CONCERNS. SESSIONS FEATURED DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR INCLUDED LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER CONNECT; SOLO PARENTING, PARENTING IS LONELY; BALANCING ACT: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN UNEVEN MENTAL LOAD; HOP ON POP: DAD'S ADAPTED PLAY & CONNECT; AND AS WELL AS TWO SESSIONS WITH TOPICS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED THE POPULAR BEHAVIOR CHATS, OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AS WELL AS AUTISM & CAREGIVING, YOUR JOY & GRIEF MATTER: A WORKSHOP FOR BLACK AMERICAN CAREGIVERS; BUILDING A TOOLBOX: PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH COPING SKILLS; SIBLING SOLUTIONS: HOW TO DEAL WITH CONFLICT, COMPETITION AND DIFFERING NEEDS; PICKY EATING AND PROBLEM FEEDING; NAVIGATING IEPS, 504S AND ETRS; AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS: THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD AND OUT OF MY MIND; NAVIGATING SHARED STRUGGLES: TOOLS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN; AND ADOLESCENCE & ADVOCACY: HEALTHCARE TRANSITION PLANNING FOR PUBERTY. FOR CHILDREN, WE OFFER ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE A CAREGIVER LEARNING COMPONENT. THESE CHILD AND ADULT PROGRAMS BRING THE FAMILIES INTO COMMUNITY SPACES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES TO CONNECT AND LEARN WITH OTHER FAMILIES. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. 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 ACADEMIC, MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. THIS POPULAR PROGRAM HAD 57 SESSIONS DURING 2024-2025, HELD AT SEVEN LIBRARY LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION, SIX SESSIONS OF THIS PROGRAM TARGETED AT THOSE AGES 7-12 WITH COMPLEX NEEDS AND DISABILITIES WERE ALSO HELD. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, CFK OFFERED NINE SESSIONS OF INCLUSIVE DROP-IN PLAYGROUPS AND 23 SESSIONS OF ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS. PLAYGROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CONCERNS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT. A NEW PLAYGROUP LOCATION WAS ADDED IN OBERLIN DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | FAMILY RESOURCES DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF CONNECTED MORE THAN 2,040 FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. ASK US 1:1 SESSIONS ALLOW FAMILIES TO REGISTER FOR A 30-MINUTE TIME SLOT AND MEET WITH A FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (FRS). DURING THESE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, FAMILIES CAN GET INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING SCHOOL STRUGGLES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, BEHAVIOR CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ON SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES. TIME SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE BY PHONE OR VIRTUALLY. THE FRS CONNECTS PARENTS TO LOCAL TUTORS, ADVOCATES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS, PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, PARENT MENTORS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO HELP THEIR CHILD. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED RESOURCES, INCLUDING PODCASTS AND BOOKS. THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY WAS UPDATED WITH A NEW MAP FEATURE AND UPGRADES TO MAKE THE DIRECTORY OF 650 PROVIDERS EASILY SEARCHABLE. PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN ACCESS THE DIRECTORY ON THEIR OWN THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR GET HELP NAVIGATING IT THROUGH AN ASK US 1:1 SESSION. IN ADDITION, 1,500 INDIVIDUALS ARE PART OF THE CFK FAMILIES FACEBOOK GROUP, WHERE THEY CAN ASK QUESTIONS AND GET SUPPORT FROM OTHER LOCAL FAMILIES. UNLIKE OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DIAGNOSIS SPECIFIC, CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS, INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY, OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE, SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | RESOURCE FAIRS IN THE SPRING OF 2025, MORE THAN 1,030 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED THREE NORTHEAST OHIO RESOURCE FAIR LOCATIONS IN EASTERN AND WESTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND LORAIN COUNTY. EACH OF THESE FAIRS WAS FILLED WITH 70 DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS OFFERING THERAPY OPTIONS, ADAPTED CAMPS, FUNDING SOURCES, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRANSITION AND OTHER SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND IN PERSON AND VISIT WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS. THOSE WITH LIMITED TIME WERE INVITED TO PICK UP A GRAB & GO RESOURCE BAG IN THE PARKING LOTS OF THE EVENTS. | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $350,668 | 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 | false | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | 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 | Yes (true) | 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 | 0 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 20 | 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 |
| Form8899 Filedind | false | Form8899Filedind |
| Form1098 C Filed | false | Form1098CFiledInd |
| 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 | 20 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 20 | 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 | Yes (true) | 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 | PO BOX 45372 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | WESTLAKE | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44145 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (23 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DI | 40.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $53,176 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA FITCH | ||||||
| SECRETARY | 30.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $47,403 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY WYLIE | ||||||
| TREASURER | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $6,255 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNDA APPEL | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ANNE FLEMING ANDERSON MA CCC-SLP | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SUSIE M AKERS RDN LD CLC | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KENNETH DIX | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MARTY FLYNN | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MACKENZIE RINI JD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA JD | ||||||
| PRESIDENT | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA LIEBCHEN RDN LD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SHAVAUN TUCKER LISW | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOANNE M SMALLWOOD MBA | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| ALAKA S CHANDURKAR MD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BRYAN MCMANUS | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CHRISTINE CHAMBERS OTRL MED | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 6.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LOIS LEONARD MED | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SANTOSH MISHRA PHD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JULIA M PRITCHARD | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| LESLIE DORSEY MBA PMP SPHR | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| EBONY SPANO | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| KRISTI STOLARSKI | ||||||
| MEMBER AT LA | 3.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BETH PHILLIPS SYNK | ||||||
| VICE PRESIDE | 6.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $106,834 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | false | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Fundraising | $32,800 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $24,000 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $223,481 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $36,000 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $280,281 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | PROGRAM INCOME | Desc |
| Business | 611710 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $85,000 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $85,000 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,000 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $4,894 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,894 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $138,746 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $32,800 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $118,447 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $20,299 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $390,474 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $85,000 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,894 | ExclusionAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $106,834 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $95,098 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,817 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,919 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $157,986 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $140,652 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,440 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $9,894 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,390 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,265 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $249 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,876 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,768 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,053 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,325 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,390 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $20,489 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $10,204 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $10,252 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $33 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $3,610 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,011 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $599 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $68,998 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $60,355 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,623 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $7,020 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $6,334 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,334 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,457 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,567 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $445 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $445 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $4,240 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,129 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $111 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,296 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $2,296 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $411,402 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $350,668 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $30,046 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $30,688 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,147 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,552 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $134,572 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $113,593 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $7,000 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $21,277 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $15,074 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $165,996 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $145,219 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,359 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $24,510 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,359 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $24,510 | 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 | $133,837 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $98,714 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,800 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $21,995 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $141,637 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $120,709 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $165,996 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $145,219 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | -$20,928 | 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 | $177,228 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $178,214 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $234,363 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $245,669 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $280,281 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,115,755 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $177,228 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $178,214 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $234,363 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $245,669 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $280,281 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,115,755 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $1,115,755 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $11 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $420 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $4,880 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,894 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,205 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $1,125,960 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $713,929 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.99090 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.99470 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
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
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $390,474 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $390,474 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $390,474 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $411,402 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $411,402 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $411,402 | 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 ARE 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 FISCAL YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2022 AND FORWARD. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | ANNUAL FUNDRAIS | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $145,900 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $25,700 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $120,200 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $101,138 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Event2 | GOLF | Event2Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event2 | $22,490 | GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event2 | $7,100 | CharitableContriEvent2Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | $15,390 | GrossRevenueEvent2Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event2 | $17,309 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $168,390 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $32,800 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $135,590 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $118,447 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $118,447 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $17,143 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 1 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $36,000 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Any Property That Must Be Held | false | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | false | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | false | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | CONNECTING FOR KIDS IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY TO FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DIAGNOSES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS WERE A CRITICAL PART OF CONNECTING FOR KIDS (CFK) DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, AND 163 VOLUNTEERS WERE UTILIZED TO HELP LOWER ORGANIZATIONAL COSTS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO HELPED IN THE CHILDCARE ROOM, TENDING TO CHILDREN WHILE THEIR PARENTS ATTENDED PROGRAMS IN ANOTHER ROOM OF THE LIBRARY, SO THE CAREGIVERS COULD LEARN AND CONNECT WITH OTHER FAMILIES UNINTERRUPTED. CONNECTING FOR KIDS WAS ALSO ABLE TO KEEP PROGRAM COSTS LOWER BY HAVING PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AS SPEAKERS FOR SPEAKER SERIES, WORKSHOPS AND SHARE & SUPPORT GROUPS. VOLUNTEERS WERE CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF FUNDRAISERS AND THREE RESOURCE FAIRS AS THEY GREETED GUESTS, SOLD RAFFLE TICKETS, HANDED OUT RESOURCE BAGS AND HELPED AS NEEDED DURING THESE EVENTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | FAMILY PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERED 157 FREE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES LAST ACADEMIC YEAR, SERVING MORE THAN 2,640 PARTICIPANTS. DURING THESE PROGRAMS, WE OFFERED FREE CHILD CARE STAFFED BY EXPERTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLEMENTED BY VOLUNTEERS. SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURED LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS, INCLUDING: AUTISM 101, PERFECTIONISM IN GIFTED AND ANXIOUS KIDS; WHAT'S EATING YOU? EATING DISORDERS & MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN; THE UGLY HOUR; AND NAVIGATING WELL-BEING IN A DIGITAL AGE. SHARE & SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW FAMILIES TO MEET OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CONCERNS. SESSIONS FEATURED DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR INCLUDED LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER CONNECT; SOLO PARENTING, PARENTING IS LONELY; BALANCING ACT: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN UNEVEN MENTAL LOAD; HOP ON POP: DAD'S ADAPTED PLAY & CONNECT; AND AS WELL AS TWO SESSIONS WITH TOPICS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED THE POPULAR BEHAVIOR CHATS, OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AS WELL AS AUTISM & CAREGIVING, YOUR JOY & GRIEF MATTER: A WORKSHOP FOR BLACK AMERICAN CAREGIVERS; BUILDING A TOOLBOX: PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH COPING SKILLS; SIBLING SOLUTIONS: HOW TO DEAL WITH CONFLICT, COMPETITION AND DIFFERING NEEDS; PICKY EATING AND PROBLEM FEEDING; NAVIGATING IEPS, 504S AND ETRS; AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS: THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD AND OUT OF MY MIND; NAVIGATING SHARED STRUGGLES: TOOLS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN; AND ADOLESCENCE & ADVOCACY: HEALTHCARE TRANSITION PLANNING FOR PUBERTY. FOR CHILDREN, WE OFFER ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE A CAREGIVER LEARNING COMPONENT. THESE CHILD AND ADULT PROGRAMS BRING THE FAMILIES INTO COMMUNITY SPACES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES TO CONNECT AND LEARN WITH OTHER FAMILIES. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. 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 ACADEMIC, MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. THIS POPULAR PROGRAM HAD 57 SESSIONS DURING 2024-2025, HELD AT SEVEN LIBRARY LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION, SIX SESSIONS OF THIS PROGRAM TARGETED AT THOSE AGES 7-12 WITH COMPLEX NEEDS AND DISABILITIES WERE ALSO HELD. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, CFK OFFERED NINE SESSIONS OF INCLUSIVE DROP-IN PLAYGROUPS AND 23 SESSIONS OF ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS. PLAYGROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CONCERNS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT. A NEW PLAYGROUP LOCATION WAS ADDED IN OBERLIN DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | FAMILY RESOURCES DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF CONNECTED MORE THAN 2,040 FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. ASK US 1:1 SESSIONS ALLOW FAMILIES TO REGISTER FOR A 30-MINUTE TIME SLOT AND MEET WITH A FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (FRS). DURING THESE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, FAMILIES CAN GET INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING SCHOOL STRUGGLES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, BEHAVIOR CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ON SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES. TIME SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE BY PHONE OR VIRTUALLY. THE FRS CONNECTS PARENTS TO LOCAL TUTORS, ADVOCATES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS, PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, PARENT MENTORS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO HELP THEIR CHILD. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED RESOURCES, INCLUDING PODCASTS AND BOOKS. THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY WAS UPDATED WITH A NEW MAP FEATURE AND UPGRADES TO MAKE THE DIRECTORY OF 650 PROVIDERS EASILY SEARCHABLE. PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN ACCESS THE DIRECTORY ON THEIR OWN THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR GET HELP NAVIGATING IT THROUGH AN ASK US 1:1 SESSION. IN ADDITION, 1,500 INDIVIDUALS ARE PART OF THE CFK FAMILIES FACEBOOK GROUP, WHERE THEY CAN ASK QUESTIONS AND GET SUPPORT FROM OTHER LOCAL FAMILIES. UNLIKE OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DIAGNOSIS SPECIFIC, CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS, INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY, OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE, SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING. |
| 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 REQUESTED 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 ORGANZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND SUBJECT TO THE CHANGES PERMITTED BY LAW TO ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST IT. |
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