Nonprofit · EIN 23-2791379
CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,383,103 | $1,254,627 | $128,476 | $253,029 | $68,315 | $184,714 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,334,894 | $1,332,881 | $2,013 | $181,542 | $125,304 | $56,238 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $880,522
- of which government grants
- $880,522
- Program service revenue
- $492,048
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $10,533
- Other revenue
- $10,533
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $547,450
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $631,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,198
- Occupancy
- $118,387
- Depreciation
- $4,422
- Program services (functional)
- $1,081,706
- Management and general (functional)
- $172,921
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $181,542
- Total assets, end of year
- $253,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,315
- Net assets, end of year
- $184,714
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,973
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $184,714
- Gross receipts
- $1,383,103
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESMOND IRVING | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $66,780 |
| KEVIN HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG NELSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN NIXON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCDOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OMAR WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESMOND IRVING | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER Officer | 40 | $65,520 |
| RICHARD RUTLEDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CRAIG NELSON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE MAJORS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCDOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OMAR WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2243 W ALLEGHENY AVE 2ND, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132-1420
- In care of
- % DESMOND IRVING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DESMOND IRVING, 2233-47 W ALLEGHENY AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19132
- Signed the 990
- DESMOND IRVING, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (215) 430-0381
- Website
- WWW.CTSTRAINING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STEPHANO SLACK LLC
Mission
PROVIDE TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN MAKING POSITIVE IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LIFE
Program accomplishments
- AMERICORP - YOUTHBUILD PROGRAMS ACROSS THE U.S. HELP UNEMPLOYED AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16 TO 24 ATTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) OR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. DURING THAT TIME, THEY ALSO LEARN CAREER SKILLS BY BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER COMMUNITY ASSETS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS WHILE ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. GRADUATES LEAVE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, CAREERS AND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS - AND AS A PART OF A STRONG AND SUPPORTIVE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.Expenses $69,146
- YOUTHBUILD - YOUTHBUILD IS A PROGRAM TO ALLOW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND PROJECTS TO ASSIST HIGH-RISK YOUTH LEARN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION JOB SKILLS AND COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. PARTICIPANTS ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS AS THEY CONSTRUCT AND/OR REHABILITATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME AND HOMELESS PERSONS OR FAMILIES. GRANT FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH WITH: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF- SUFFICIENCY IN OCCUPATIONS IN HIGH DEMAND AND POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES; OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL WORK AND SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES; AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AMONG YOUTH IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.Expenses $496,354
- PHILADELPHIA WORKS - OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AS THEY MAKE THE TRANSITION FROM DEPENDENCE ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PA'S WIOA YOUTH INVESTMENT ENCOURAGES THE NETWORK OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS ALONG WITH PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES TO DEVELOP WORKFORCE PROGRAMS FOR NEEDY AND AT-RISK YOUTH THAT PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TIME MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANZIATION WILL RECRUIT, ENROLL, AND SERVE AT LEAST 15 YOUTH AND YOUN ADULTS, AGES 16 TO 24 YEARS WITH LITTLE OR NO WORK EXPERIENCE AND TARGETED OUTREACH TO YOUTH WHO RESIDE IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA.Expenses $516,206
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2791379
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $253,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,383,103
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,383,103 | $1,254,627 | $253,029 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,334,894 | $1,332,881 | $181,542 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $911,913 | $1,227,632 | $249,063 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 23-2791379).
Questions about CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES
- What is the EIN of CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES is 23-2791379.
- Is CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES 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 TRAINING SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DESMOND IRVING.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,780 (DESMOND IRVING, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER).
- How much revenue does CONNECTION TRAINING SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,383,103, expenses of $1,254,627 and total assets of $253,029 at year end.
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