2024-05-15T15:09:15-05:00 2023-06-30 510229493 BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP 503 CARR ROAD SUITE 100 WILMINGTON DE 198092863 990 2022-07-01 510326869 CONNECTING GENERATIONS CONN 3026562122 100 WEST 10TH STREET 102 WILMINGTON DE 198011653 CASSANDRA MCKAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3026562122 2024-05-15 CASSANDRA MCKAY 999009999 1 JEFFREY A KOWALCZYK CPA P01563311 3024788940 2024-05-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z CASSANDRA MCKAY 100 WEST 10TH STREET 102 WILMINGTON DE 198011653 621863 0 X WWW.CONNECTING-GENERATIONS.ORG X 1990 DE CONNECTING GENERATIONS PROVIDES THE TOOLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME EMOTIONALLY STRONG, RESILIENT, AND SOCIALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN SUCCESSFULLY" NAVIGATE SCHOOL AND LIFE. 7 7 0 0 0 0 508865 611946 11964 6575 912 1018 3641 2324 525382 621863 0 0 0 0 362827 368792 0 0 0 77099 128452 439926 497244 85456 124619 532078 666285 14136 19043 517942 647242 X CONNECTING GENERATIONS PROVIDES THE TOOLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME EMOTIONALLY STRONG, RESILIENT, AND SOCIALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE SCHOOL AND LIFE. WORKING EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH SCHOOLS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OUR MENTORING AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS HELP CHILDREN OVERCOME ADVERSITY, DEVELOP RESILIENCE, AND BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS SUCH AS HOW TO SET GOALS, MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, MANAGE EMOTIONS, AND BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULTS AND PEERS. THESE SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE FULLY IN SCHOOL AND TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR THEIR OWN SUCCESS. OUR WORK DIRECTLY SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADVERSITY IN DELAWARE. OUR VISION IS TO CREATE STRONG, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CREATE POSITIVE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN THRIVE. 0 0 380295 6575 CREATIVE MENTORING IS OUR SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. CREATIVE MENTORING PARTNERS WITH 100 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS IN DELAWARE IN ALL THREE COUNTIES. MENTORING OCCURS DURING SCHOOL HOURS, AND WITHIN DESIGNATED TIMES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE MENTOR RECRUITMENT, APPLICATION PROCESSING, CRIMINAL/CHILD ABUSE BACKGROUND AND REFERENCE CHECKS, MENTOR TRAINING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ALL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, AND PROGRAM EVALUATION. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, CONNECTING GENERATIONS HAS TRAINED OVER 16,000 ADULTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP TO THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE. OUR CREATIVE EDUCATION DIVISION PROVIDES 6 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS IN KN -8TH GRADE - SEASONS OF RESPECT (EXPLORATION AND JOURNEY) (SOR), PEER MENTORING - CHARACTER CLIMB, POWER OF WATER, SUMMER BREEZE AND RESPECT THROUGH THE ARTS. SOR IS A SET OF FACILITATOR-LED SESSIONS FOR CLASSROOMS AND SMALL GROUPS THAT TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO IDENTIFY AND DEVELOP SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, BUILD CONFIDENCE, MANAGE EMOTIONS, MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS, AND ENHANCE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. OUR 4TH-GRADE PROGRAM, "EXPLORATION RESPECT," INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO THE BASIC TENETS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. IN "JOURNEY OF RESPECT," 5TH-GRADE STUDENTS EXAMINE THEIR EMOTIONS AND IDENTIFY VALUES THAT REINFORCE RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR. WE ALSO OFFER RESPECT THROUGH THE ARTS (RAP) AS AN ART PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. POWER OF WATER IS A 10-WEEK CHARACTER-BUILDING WORKSHOP SERIES CENTERED AROUND THE THEME OF WATER THAT HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE AND ADAPT TO CHANGE AND PROCESS TRAUMA. POW SEEKS TO PROMOTE STUDENTS' POSITIVE COPING MECHANISMS AND ADAPTATION SKILLS IN A CHANGING WORLD. STUDENTS LEARN STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULT TIMES, HOW TO MANAGE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS, HOW TO ADAPT TO CHANGE, HOW TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP. OUR SUMMER PROGRAM - SUMMER BREEZE IS ACTIVITY BASED AND CENTERED ON EXPLORING EMOTIONS, RESILIENCY AND MANAGING STRESS. ALL OF OUR SEL PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON TEACHING STUDENTS THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF SEL SELF-AWARENESS, SOCIAL AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING.OUR CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS DIVISION PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH IN SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS.SIBSHOPS ARE HIGHLY RECREATIONAL WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT TO THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND/OR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. WE INTEGRATE CORE CONCEPTS OF SEL INTO HIGH AND LOW-ENERGY ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SIBLINGS TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION, NETWORK WITH OTHER SIBLINGS, EXPLORE WAYS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS, PLAY, AND BUILD SEL SKILLS. BY COMBINING THE SIBSHOP AND SEL CURRICULA, CHILDREN WILL BECOME MORE AWARE OF THEIR OWN EMOTIONS, STRENGTHS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, PERSONAL INTERESTS/QUALITIES, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY/ADVOCACY. THEY WILL ALSO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS OF OTHERS' EMOTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES, AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION TO SIBSHOPS, CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS PROVIDES MENTORING TO YOUTH IN AND AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JACK CARNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A READING INITIATIVE JACK'S KIDS THAT PROVIDES TUTORS AND MENTORS TO YOUTH WITH A GOAL TO ENSURE READING PROFICIENCY AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL FOR ALL YOUTH BY 4TH GRADE. 380295 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 3026562122 100 WEST 10TH STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801 JOHN DAVIS CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MEG FARRUGIA VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 BONNIE METCALFE TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY BEECHER SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 WADE JONES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EDWARD F EATON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY FERGUSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CASSANDRA MCKAY NON-VOTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50 X X 86062 0 0 86062 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 378513 233433 611946 PROGRAM INCOME 611710 6575 6575 6575 1018 1018 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 2324 2324 2324 621863 6575 0 3342 85367 68294 17073 210585 183264 27321 49702 42967 6735 23138 20500 2638 44312 13028 31284 1392 772 620 18225 11788 6437 15771 9377 6394 16086 5341 10745 4552 2543 2009 2191 1654 537 1199 1199 8250 4790 3460 16474 15977 497 497244 380295 116949 0 448557 577209 41540 39590 3149 1950 80372 87126 532078 666285 14136 19043 14136 19043 X 277532 420630 240410 226612 517942 647242 532078 666285 124619 4681 0 X 0 0 0 X 482390 407954 610426 508865 611946 2621581 482390 407954 610426 508865 611946 2621581 105928 2515653 2041 2678 182 912 1018 6831 40 1167 71661 2324 75192 2703604 58851 0.93050 0.88930 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 41540 39590 1950 1950 DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 87126 F 87126 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES PRESCRIBE RULES FOR THE RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, AND DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR ASSOCIATED UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS THAT MATERIALLY IMPACT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR RELATED DISCLOSURES. SINCE TAX MATTERS ARE SUBJECT TO SOME DEGREE OF UNCERTAINTY, THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES AND THAT THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL TAX, PENALTIES, AND INTEREST AS A RESULT OF SUCH CHALLENGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKKEEPING FUNCTION HAS BEEN OUTSOURCED TO LDM ACCOUNTING SERVICES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PRIOR TO FILING, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN WRITING ANNUALLY AND SUBMIT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GIVEN TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.