2024-11-11T13:30:24-06:00 2023-12-31 753218994 JONES & MCINTYRE PLLC 6506 LOISDALE ROAD SUITE 330 SPRINGFIELD VA 22150 990 2023-01-01 474505539 CONNECT OUR KIDS CONN 7033951031 1069 WEST BROAD STREET 778 FALLS CHURCH VA 22046 CARA DOBBINS CFO 7033951031 2024-11-11 1 0 JOEY JAY JONES CPA P00229534 7038664500 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z JENNIFER JACOBS 1069 WEST BROAD STREET 778 FALLS CHURCH VA 22046 3320859 0 X WWW.CONNECTOURKIDS.ORG X 2015 VA SEE SCHEDULE O 3 2 8 0 0 0 2245820 2825878 207000 494196 720 785 0 0 2453540 3320859 0 0 0 0 383082 588481 0 0 159468 2028265 2955800 2411347 3544281 42193 -223422 1541881 1005193 368353 55087 1173528 950106 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 3197463 494196 SEE SCHEDULE O 3197463 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 1 31 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA CO DC FL MD MA MI MS MN MO NY NC OH RI TN TX VA X CARA DOBBINS 7033951031 1069 WEST BROAD STREET 778 FALLS CHURCH VA 22046 DR JENNIFER JACOBS PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00 X X 56533 0 0 PAUL GARRETT TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JACI TOMEK SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CARA DOBBINS CFO 15.00 X 29200 0 0 JESSICA J STEPLETON STERN COO 40.00 X 81173 0 0 166906 0 0 0 0 0 0 TTSEK LLC 8901 GARDEN GATE DRIVE FAIRFAX VA 22031 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 349864 OCTOPIE PRODUCTIONS LLC 2823 N THOMAS STREET LOS ANGELES CA 90031 VIDEO PRODUCTION 312200 2 2571730 254148 2825878 TRAINING 900099 494196 494196 494196 785 785 3320859 494196 0 785 X 56533 46574 6823 3136 484798 399399 58515 26884 47150 38844 5691 2615 853028 796475 56553 21367 6777 7944 6646 92751 65556 13735 13460 51735 40672 11063 254920 254920 3361 3361 SOFTWARE DESIGN 1415148 1415148 SOFTWARE STORAGE AND MA 129040 129040 OUTREACH 104706 4058 19927 80721 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 14760 14760 14984 14801 183 3544281 3197463 187350 159468 461761 355994 247879 66056 3750 9572 1274601 701030 828491 573571 1541881 1005193 108354 55087 259999 0 368353 55087 X 1088528 950106 85000 0 1173528 950106 1541881 1005193 -223422 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 225731 1050284 792655 2245820 2825878 7140368 75000 207000 494196 776196 225731 1050284 867655 2452820 3320074 7916564 0 0 0 7916564 4 720 785 1509 4 720 785 1509 225735 1050284 867655 2453540 3320859 7918073 0.99980 0.99980 0.00020 0.00020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1274601 701030 573571 573571 X 3377135 57061 57061 3320074 785 785 3320859 3601342 57061 57061 3544281 0 3544281 PART X, LINE 2: CONNECT OUR KIDS IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY. CONNECT OUR KIDS IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM VIRGINIA INCOME TAX. HOWEVER, TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 THROUGH 2022 REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING JURISDICTIONS TO WHICH CONNECT OUR KINDS IS SUBJECT, AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN EXTENDED BEYOND THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. CONNECT OUR KIDS HAS A PROCESS IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS EXEMPT-STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. CONNECT OUR KIDS HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVESTMENT INCOME PART X, LINE 2 CONNECT OUR KIDS IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY. CONNECT OUR KIDS IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM VIRGINIA INCOME TAX. HOWEVER, TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 THROUGH 2021, REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING JURISDICTIONS TO WHICH CONNECT OUR KIDS IS SUBJECT, AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN EXTENDED BEYOND THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. CONNECT OUR KIDS HAS A PROCESS IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS EXEMPT-STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. TRAVIS COLLINS TRAVIS COLLINS IS THE FORMER CTO OF CONNECT OUR KIDS. 349864 TRAVIS COLLINS IS ALSO THE CEO OF TTSEK LLC D/B/A BIG ARMOR. BIG ARMOR PROVIDES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO CONNECT OUR KIDS. 0 FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 1 TO HELP SOCIAL WORKERS, FAMILY RECRUITERS, LAWYERS AND CASA VOLUNTEERS MAKE CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH AT RISK EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS AND BUILD SOCIAL CAPITAL FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1 CONNECT OUR KIDS IS A TECHNOLOGY NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO KEEPING FOSTER CHILDREN CONNECTED TO THEIR FAMILY AND KIN. OUR TOOLS HELP SOCIAL WORKERS, FAMILY RECRUITERS, AND CASA/GAL PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FIND AND ENGAGE WITH SUPPORTIVE FAMILY AND KIN, EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. CONNECT OUR KIDS PROVIDES TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL AND RELATIONSHIP TRAUMA ON A DEVELOPING CHILD'S BRAIN, AS WELL AS THE BRAIN SCIENCE OF HEALING FROM SUCH TRAUMA. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART III, LINE 4A CONNECT OUR KIDS SERVED OVER 10,000 CHILDREN THROUGH OUR FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND PEOPLE SEARCH SOFTWARE, TRAINED OVER 200 SOCIAL WORKERS IN USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE, AND LAUNCHED A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO KEEP OUR USERS ENGAGED, UPDATED, AND SUPPORTED IN THEIR WORK. WE DEVELOPED A PEER-REVIEWED IN-PERSON TRAINING, WHY RELATIONSHIPS MATTER, AND DELIVERED IT IN 10 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WITH APPROXIMATELY 900 LEARNERS IN MISSISSIPPI. THIS TRAINING WAS WELL RECEIVED BY ATTENDEES. WE COMPLETED SEASONS 1 AND 2 OF OUR YOUTUBE SERIES, ALL CONNECTED: A PLACE FOR BELONGING. THESE VIDEOS HAVE BEEN VIEWED THOUSANDS OF TIMES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE PERSON BY THE PERSON CONCERNED. THE CONCERNED PERSON SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER OR PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATION. THE CONFLICT ON INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. BOARD MEMBERS SIGN ANNUAL STATEMENTS INDICATING HE/SHE HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 CONNECT OUR KIDS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CONNECT OUR KIDS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PAYROLL PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,629. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,629. CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 52,924. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,924. CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 353,514. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 353,514. VIDEO DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 442,961. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 442,961. 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDITOR SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.