Nonprofit · EIN 36-3346917
CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,765,744 | $14,755,629 | $1,010,115 | $15,944,930 | $8,212,019 | $7,732,911 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,008,149 | $13,393,613 | $614,536 | $16,518,798 | $9,796,002 | $6,722,796 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,940,731 | $13,010,941 | $3,929,790 | $11,272,028 | $5,163,768 | $6,108,260 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,729,214
- of which government grants
- $7,523,009
- Program service revenue
- $86,118
- Investment income
- $15,367
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,047
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$75,492
- Other revenue
- -$64,955
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,965,546
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $212,714
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,353,779
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,458,302
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,969
- Accounting fees
- $400,597
- Occupancy
- $514,799
- Travel
- $37,602
- Depreciation
- $277,090
- Program services (functional)
- $9,858,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,495,094
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,401,943
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $16,518,798
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,944,930
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,212,019
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,732,911
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,612,357
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,949,490
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,783,421
- Gross receipts
- $15,863,168
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 1,650
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY BOGG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $187,913 | $24,802 |
| KENNETH GRIFFIN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $189,795 | $13,548 |
| OURANIA TAVOULARIS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,118 | $29,808 |
| STEPHANIE DUNCAN | CHIEF HR OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,042 | $20,863 |
| TINA M WHITE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,433 | $31,531 |
| DAVE MCEVERS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,946 | $11,692 |
| MONTE L G DILLARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN COX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL GREER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL KALIL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AYESHA AHMED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE COMBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QWANDRA DRUMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ART DUQUETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK FRANKEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| BETSY GUTSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| STEVE HACKNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN GUSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KIM HOLMES-RIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| VICKIE HORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| QUISHA IBRAHEEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CAROL JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ELENA NAVAS-NACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| JIM PEPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| KIM PERUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ALEX PLAKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ROBIN SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY BOGG | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $152,485 | $24,732 |
| STEPHANIE DUNCAN | CHIEF HR OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,772 | $20,049 |
| OURANIA TAVOULARIS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,597 | $28,903 |
| TINA M WHITE | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,457 | $30,521 |
| KENNETH GRIFFIN | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,628 | $9,990 |
| BOZANA GASIC | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,649 | $5,074 |
| MONTE L G DILLARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN COX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL GREER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL KALIL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL BARTOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE COMBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QWANDRA DRUMMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY GUTSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HACKNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE HORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QUISHA IBRAHEEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ISAACSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA NAVAS-NACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM PEPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PERUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX PLAKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY BOGG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $149,536 | $21,830 |
| OURANIA TAVOULARIS | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,431 | $26,939 |
| TINA M WHITE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,956 | $17,876 |
| PAUL KALIL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE L G DILLARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN HUNT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERYL BARTOL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE HORN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY GUTSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| QUISHA IBRAHEEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL GREER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM PERUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE COMBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN RUE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL AZIZA STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA HAVAS-NACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX PLAKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARMAINE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HACKNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ISAACSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2121A DEWEY AVE, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3057
- In care of
- % CHEN DANI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETTY A BOGG, 2121 DEWEY AVENUE, EVANSTON, IL 60201
- Signed the 990
- BETTY A BOGG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (847) 475-7070
- Website
- WWW.CONNECT2HOME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DUGAN & LOPATKA CPA'S PC
Mission
CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS SERVES AND CATALYZES OUR COMMUNITY TO END HOMELESSNESS, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. WE PREVENT EVICTIONS, OFFER DAYTIME AND OVERNIGHT SHELTER SERVICES, AND PROVIDE HOUSING TO MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
Program accomplishments
- EVICTION PREVENTION SERVICES ARE DEPLOYED WHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT OF HOMELESSNESS OR HAVE RECENTLY BECOME HOMELESS. TYPICAL FINANCIAL AID SUCH AS PAYMENTS FOR RENT AND UTILITIES IN ARREARS, SECURITY DEPOSIT, AND MOVE-IN FEES ARE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN BUDGETING AND OTHER PLANNING TO ENSURE THEY ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING.Expenses $1,922,317 · grants $1,575,162
- COMMUNITY AND SHELTER SERVICES - STREET AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, DROP-IN SERVICES, PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SHELTER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY AND SHELTER SERVICES. ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSESSED FOR VARIOUS HOUSING PROGRAMS AND ARE PROVIDED WITH BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SHOWERS, CLOTHING, AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. 70-BEDS OF SHELTER ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN A SAFE AND HEALING ENVIRONMENT. HEALTH STAFF WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM HEALTH.Expenses $3,225,605 · grants $184,028
- HOUSING SERVICES - THE AGENCY RUNS SEVERAL HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND FAMILIES. SUPPORT INCLUDES SHORT-AND LONG-TERM HOUSING SUBSIDIES COUPLED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE STABILIZE AND MAINTAIN HOUSING. MOST HOUSING IS SCATTERED SITE THROUGHOUT NORTH SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY AND LEASED FROM PRIVATE LANDLORDS.Expenses $4,710,670 · grants $2,206,356 · revenue $96,655
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3346917
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,944,930
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,863,168
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,765,744 | $14,755,629 | $15,944,930 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,008,149 | $13,393,613 | $16,518,798 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,940,731 | $13,010,941 | $11,272,028 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,052,479 | $14,548,993 | $4,699,156 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 36-3346917).
Questions about CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC
- What is the EIN of CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC is 36-3346917.
- Is CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS 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 CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS 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 CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS 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 CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BETTY A BOGG.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,913 (BETTY BOGG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,765,744, expenses of $14,755,629 and total assets of $15,944,930 at year end.
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