Nonprofit · EIN 11-3703613
NEW CONNECTIONS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TACOMA, WA 98405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $62,668 | $58,910 | $3,758 | $30,460 | $0 | $30,460 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $63,465 | $54,822 | $8,643 | $26,702 | $0 | $26,702 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $43,916 | $61,599 | -$17,683 | $18,059 | $0 | $18,059 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $56,661 | $61,231 | -$4,570 | $35,742 | $0 | $35,742 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $46,511
- Program service revenue
- $14,000
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,157
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $39,328
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $43,255
- Occupancy
- $7,061
- Printing, publications and postage
- $536
- Other expenses
- $8,058
- Program services (functional)
- $58,910
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,702
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,460
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,460
- Cash, savings and investments
- $30,460
- Gross receipts
- $63,240
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Means | Executive Director | 23 | $29,808 |
| Darlene Teafatiller | Reentry Advocate | 10 | $9,520 |
| Lydia Garcia-Dougherty | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Kremer | Co-Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Godwin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jean O'Loughlin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Chanel Rhymes | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rosemary Powers | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Beckham | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Kuhl | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Means | Executive Director | 23 | $29,808 |
| Darlene Teafatiller | Reentry Advocate | 10 | $6,345 |
| Lydia Garcia-Dougherty | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Kremer | Co-Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Godwin | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jean O'Loughlin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Chanel Rhymes | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Rosemary Powers | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Beckham | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Means | Co-Executive Director | 23 | $22,522 |
| Theresa Power-Drutis | Co-Executive Director | 14 | $16,200 |
| Lydia Garcia-Dougherty | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Kremer | Co-Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Stevens | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jean O'Loughlin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Chanel Rhymes | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rosemary Powers | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Kim Beckham | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Means | Co-Executive Director | 23 | $22,529 |
| Theresa Power-Drutis | Co-Executive Director | 14 | $17,556 |
| Lydia Garcia-Dougherty | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Kremer | Co-Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Stevens | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Jean O'Loughlin | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Chanel Rhymes | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Rosemary Powers | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Beckham | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 613 S 15TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98405-4409
- In care of
- % THERESA POWER-DRUTIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 613 S 15th Street, TACOMA WA 98405
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Theresa Power-Drutis, 1418 s G steet, TACOMA WA 98405
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jessica Wemhaner, Executive Director
- Phone
- (253) 617-1405
- Website
- www.nctacoma.org
Mission
Reentry services and shelter
Program accomplishments
- NOTE: Our grants and donations are for general operations (except DOC program funding). Shelter and wrap around services for two families and 11 women. Leadership development for two residents. One-on-one resource coaching within the greater community for 150 individuals and policy feedback to the Department of Corrections advisory council.Expenses $50,000 · grants $50,000
- Outreach to people experiencing homelessness who are formerly incarcerated and/or at risk of incarceration. Provided basic needs, advocacy & referrals particularly in extreme weather & at holidays (99 Stockings Project - over 600 bags provided). Weekly community collaborations to mitigate consequences of poverty/homelessness (1200 individuals total). Provided support at the Common Good Supply Closet for outreach workers. SNUG program: In collaboration with Home Start, provided home starter kits for guests from New Connections and other shelters throughout Pierce County as they move to independent living (25 starter kits) Organize volunteers/donors to provide linens and furnishings to local shelters (50 people benefited)Expenses $3,910 · grants $3,910
- Gardens for Growth Program: Launched Gardens for Growth, an environmental justice program reclaiming green space around the shelter homes to create wildlife and native plant habitats. We also provide volunteer opportunities to work in the garden for program residents, board and community members. We also supplied educational material on plants, wildlife and pollinator species, promoting our program through outreach presentations and an open house event, inviting the community to tour our programs and participate interactively. (We estimate over 50 people reached).Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3703613
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,460
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,240
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $62,668 | $58,910 | $30,460 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $63,465 | $54,822 | $26,702 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $43,916 | $61,599 | $18,059 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $56,661 | $61,231 | $35,742 | XML |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Theresa Power-Drutis | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 11-3703613).
Questions about NEW CONNECTIONS
- What is the EIN of NEW CONNECTIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW CONNECTIONS is 11-3703613.
- Is NEW CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to NEW CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW CONNECTIONS 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 NEW CONNECTIONS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW CONNECTIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW CONNECTIONS?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Theresa Power-Drutis.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW CONNECTIONS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $29,808 (Jessica Means, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NEW CONNECTIONS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,668, expenses of $58,910 and total assets of $30,460 at year end.
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