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Nonprofit · EIN 11-0017051

CONNECTION FUND INC

Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Financials

$11.5M$11.9M2023$11.6M$11.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONNECTION FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,562,553$11,863,625-$301,072$13,423,572$8,489,288$4,934,284
June 30, 2024990$11,518,507$11,894,126-$375,619$14,905,273$9,667,358$5,237,915
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$295,925
Program service revenue
$10,831,401
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$20,587
Other revenue
$435,227

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,273,808
Other salaries and wages
$3,497,179
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,096,169
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$3,072,602
Travel
$77,410
Depreciation
$521,182
Program services (functional)
$5,170,158
Management and general (functional)
$6,562,060
Fundraising (functional)
$131,407

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,905,273
Total assets, end of year
$13,423,572
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,489,288
Net assets, end of year
$4,934,284
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,810,542
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,934,284
Gross receipts
$11,589,821
Employees
61
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORECEO
Trustee or director, Officer
23$421,373$0$136,135
STEPHEN ABSHIRECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
23$307,057$0$55,897
BETH CONNORCHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key employee
23$262,694$0$90,652
KATHY SAVINOCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Key employee
4$0$258,478$6,928
JESSICA SMITHSVP STRATEGY & INNOVATION
Highest-paid employee
23$178,342$0$22,826
SUSAN PHILLIPSVP RISK & QI
Highest-paid employee
23$133,050$0$32,944
KAREN CAMBOULIVESDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Highest-paid employee
23$129,231$0$26,109
TERESA FERRAROSVP PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
23$0$137,976$2,757
ALISON FRIARVP FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
23$0$130,797$2,609
GARY WALLACECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
ELIZABETH BOBRICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
LAWRENCE DAVISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
JOANN ZAMPAROVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
TOM WATSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORECEO
Trustee or director, Officer
23$384,768$0$43,192
STEPHEN ABSHIRECFO
Officer
23$273,863$0$51,200
BETH CONNORCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Key employee
23$251,856$0$15,395
KATHY SAVINOCOO
Key employee
4$0$247,839$14,966
JESSICA SMITHDEPUTY CHIEF OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
23$165,404$0$23,840
TERESA FERRARODIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
27$0$121,973$36,127
JOHN GORCYNSKIDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Highest-paid employee
27$125,208$0$20,275
SUSAN PHILLIPSDIRECTOR OF QUALITY, INFORMATION, RISK
Highest-paid employee
23$123,446$0$20,728
ALISON FRIARDIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
27$0$123,659$7,178
GARY WALLACECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
ELIZABETH BOBRICKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
LAWRENCE DAVISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0
JOANN ZAMPAROVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 ROSCOMMON DR STE 203, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457-7558
In care of
% CONN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE, 100 ROSCOMMON DRIVE 203, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
Signed the 990
STEPHEN ABSHIRE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(860) 343-5500
Return prepared by
WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

SUPPORTING AND BENEFITTING THE PURPOSES, GOALS, AND MISSION OF THE CONNECTION, INC.: BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, CARING COMMUNITIES, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO COMMUNITY BASED 501(C)3S
    Expenses $3,432,984 · revenue $6,550,052
  • THE PROGRAM LEASES & DEVELOPS REAL ESTATE THAT IS USED BY COMMUNITY BASED 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CONNECTION HAS A DEDICATED IN-HOUSE TRAINING BRANCH, THE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE PRACTICE, WHICH IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH.
    Expenses $1,737,174 · revenue $3,313,356

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-0017051
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1990
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$13,423,572
Income (IRS master file)
$11,589,821

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,562,553$11,863,625$13,423,572IRS
990June 2024$11,518,507$11,894,126$14,905,273IRS
990June 2023$9,700,607$10,469,497$9,420,992IRS
990June 2022$10,125,331$9,274,216$18,253,775IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about CONNECTION FUND INC

What is the EIN of CONNECTION FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTION FUND INC is 11-0017051.
Is CONNECTION FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
Are donations to CONNECTION FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does CONNECTION FUND INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CONNECTION FUND INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CONNECTION FUND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CONNECTION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE.
Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTION FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $421,373 (LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE, CEO).
How much revenue does CONNECTION FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,562,553, expenses of $11,863,625 and total assets of $13,423,572 at year end.

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