Nonprofit · EIN 34-1696816
FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,571,937 | $1,771,919 | -$199,982 | $1,328,698 | $258,443 | $1,070,255 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,693,360 | $1,809,995 | -$116,635 | $1,605,592 | $362,156 | $1,243,436 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,883,343 | $1,704,151 | $179,192 | $1,418,285 | $84,872 | $1,333,413 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,284,954
- of which government grants
- $615,226
- Program service revenue
- $260,690
- Investment income
- $25,154
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,139
- Other revenue
- $1,139
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $115,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,097,246
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,415,122
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,181
- Travel
- $2,984
- Depreciation
- $676
- Program services (functional)
- $1,586,418
- Management and general (functional)
- $136,281
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,220
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,605,592
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,328,698
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $258,443
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,070,255
- Publicly traded securities
- $323,503
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $642,530
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $427,725
- Gross receipts
- $1,578,076
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH DARMSTADTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $113,286 |
| LISSY RAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ALEXIS KIM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| JEFF KOONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| TIFFANY SCRUGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| BIANCA BUTTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| H DAVID ROCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SOFIA SOVA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| GAYLE LEWIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ERIN MIYOSHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY REESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| AMY BRODSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE ROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| KEVIN PATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ALYSSA ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| CARLI SIDOTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| JANET GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH DARMSTADTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $107,199 |
| ANDREW BOUTHILET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| LISSY RAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| ALEXIS KIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| JEFF KOONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| TIFFANY SCRUGGS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| TRACEY MARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| BIANCA BUTTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| H DAVID ROCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SARAH SCHUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SOFIA SOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ROBBIE TWELLS | INTERIM SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| GAYLE LEWIN | INTERIM SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ERIN MIYOSHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| COURTNEY REESE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| AMY BRODSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH DARMSTADTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $60,531 |
| ANDREW BOUTHILET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| LISSY RAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| ALEXIS KIM | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| JEFF KOONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| JED DAVIES | DIRECTOR, RESIGNED 6/8/2023 Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| TIFFANY SCRUGGS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| TRACEY MARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| BIANCA BUTTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| H DAVID ROCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SARAH SCHUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SOFIA SOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| ROBBIE TWELLS | INTERIM SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 |
| GAYLE LEWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11201 SHAKER BLVD STE 301, CLEVELAND, OH 44104-3706
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SOFIA SOVA, 11201 SHAKER BLVD 301, CLEVELAND, OH 44104
- Signed the 990
- SOFIA SOVA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (216) 921-2023
- Website
- WWW.FAMILYCONNECTIONS1.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ZINNER & CO LLP
Mission
FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO HAS BEEN HELPING FAMILIES GROW STRONGER TOGETHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BY PROVIDING PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND, FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER.
Program accomplishments
- SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 AND 4 GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. SPARK EMPOWERS PARENTS TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. OUR PARENT PARTNERS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY.Expenses $858,252 · revenue $145,195
- FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES THREE FAMILY PLAYROOMS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2 LOCAL LIBRARIES, SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOODBANK'S COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR FAMILY PLAYROOMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM ANY COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. PARENTS/CAREGIVER AND CHILDREN PLAY TOGETHER AND WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SKILLS, DEVELOP EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS. A WEEKLY PROGRAM CALLED BABY & ME IS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH BABIES' BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS TO OFFER THE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SO NEEDED FOR FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST YEAR. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO BREAK THEIR ISOLATION AND DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO REASSURE NEW PARENTS. WE ALSO OFFER 2 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. A MUSIC PROGRAM AND A PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP. BOTH ARE VERY POPULAR, AND THE FAMILIES FIND THEM FUN AND HELPFUL.Expenses $264,932 · revenue $42,953
- ADDITIONAL PARENTING SUPPORT INCLUDES OFFERING THE PARENT CAFE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILIES DISCUSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE DISCIPLINE, SELFCARE, STRESS REDUCTION AND MORE. THE PARENT CAFE MODEL IS BASED ON THE FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY HTTPS://CSSP.ORG/.Expenses $264,932 · revenue $5,000
- FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO BUILD AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LEARNING AND PARENTING/CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $198,302 · revenue $67,542
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1696816
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,328,698
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,578,076
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $1,571,937 | $1,771,919 | $1,328,698 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,693,360 | $1,809,995 | $1,605,592 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $1,883,343 | $1,704,151 | $1,418,285 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $1,741,564 | $1,521,185 | $1,198,742 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 34-1696816).
Questions about FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO
- What is the EIN of FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO is 34-1696816.
- Is FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO 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 FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names SOFIA SOVA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,286 (BETH DARMSTADTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,571,937, expenses of $1,771,919 and total assets of $1,328,698 at year end.
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