2026-09-03T08:09:06-07:00 2025-12-31 463509111 WSJ Bookkeeping & Tax Services LLC 656 Myrtle Ave Albany NY 12208 990 2025-01-01 454737831 COHOES CONNECT PROJECT COHO 5186871999 49 JOHNSTON AVE COHOES NY 12047 Eric Murphy President 5184882809 2026-07-17 1 wadler St Jean P01868415 5187098866 2026-06-30 X 2025 BENJAMIN WILLIAMS 49 JOHNSTON AVE COHOES NY 12047 339551 0 X www.connectforyouth.org X 2012 NY The Connect Center is a community-based organization in Cohoes focused on supporting youth and families through access to programs, resources, and opportunities. Through education, food access, and mentorship, we work to help break the cycle of poverty and create lasting impact in our community. 6 6 4 6 0 0 367134 339551 0 0 0 0 13258 0 380392 339551 0 0 0 0 162800 183402 4478 2280 2280 229424 225261 396702 410943 -16310 -71392 230583 106009 0 0 230583 106009 The Connect Center is a community-based organization in Cohoes focused on supporting youth and families through access to programs, resources, and opportunities. Through education, food access, and mentorship, we work to help break the cycle of poverty and create lasting impact in our community. 0 0 67000 0 0 Summer of S.T.E.A.M. is a high-energy, hands-on learning experience where students explore technology, design, music, art, and entrepreneurship in a fun and supportive environment.Each week introduces new skills and creative challenges, giving students the opportunity to build confidence, collaborate with others, and bring their ideas to life. 120000 0 0 S.T.E.A.M. Based Learning S.T.E.A.M.-based after school programs are designed to prepare students for academic success and future challenges through career exploration and workforce development in our increasingly complex and technology-driven world. All of our after-school programs are FREE for students in 6-12 grade in the Capital Region. 18000 0 0 Supporting students Beyond the classroom: The Backpack Program, hosted regionally through the regional food bank and run locally by the connect center, is designed to provide local, food-insecure students with healthy weekend meals. The Backpack program provides bags filled with food, including nonperishable dry and canned goos, snacks, fresh produce, and fresh bread. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 1. Form 990 governing body review (Part VI, line 11) THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. PRIOR TO FINALIZING, THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED UPON APPROVAL OF BOARD. 2. Conflict of interest policy compliance (Part VI, line 12c) EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST RECEIVE AND SIGN A COPY OF THE UPDATED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THEY WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT SAYING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE POLICY, READ THE POLICY, UNDERSTAND THE POLICY, AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE SAME STATEMENT MUST ALSO ADDRESS THAT EACH DIRECTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE IN NATURE, AND THAT IT MUST ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. 3. Other officer or key employee compensation (Part VI, line 15b ANNUAL STIPEND OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO ACT AS EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE REST OF THE BOARD WHO APPROVES THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID. 04. Governing documents, etc, available to public (Part VI, line 19) NO DOCUMENTS AVALABLE TO PUBLIC 05. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances (Part XI, line 9) TO ADJUST NET ASSET 6. List of other expenses (Part IX, line 24e) FOOD PANTRY INVENTORY GAMES & ELECTRONICS GAS GIFTS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS PARKING AND TOOLS TELEPHONE EXPENSE VEHICLE ALLOWANCE WORK CLOTHES POSTAGE AND DELIVERY PAYROLL PROCESSING FEE RENT EXPENSE PROGRAM FACILITATION REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE RENOVATIONS SECURITY UTILITIES WEBSITE EXPENSE Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g GRANT WRITING - $31,500 MARKETING - $7,824.60 PROGRAM FACILITATION - $39895.12 VISTA PAYMENT - $14,250 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e All other Expenses - $42,888 The Organization was waiting on supplemental documents to complete the 990 filing. An extension was created to ask for more time. please see extension.