Nonprofit · EIN 38-2608775
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,936,965 | $3,666,674 | $270,291 | $8,488,030 | $56,231 | $8,431,799 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,631,377 | $3,098,013 | $533,364 | $7,627,517 | $52,129 | $7,575,388 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,499,715 | $3,268,833 | $1,230,882 | $6,721,761 | $78,025 | $6,643,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,647,362
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $249,386
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,217
- Other revenue
- $40,217
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,031,930
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $143,832
- Other salaries and wages
- $601,319
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $829,424
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $5,986
- Travel
- $4,347
- Depreciation
- $50,222
- Program services (functional)
- $3,336,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,845
- Fundraising (functional)
- $186,557
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,627,517
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,488,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,231
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,431,799
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $438,005
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,751,863
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,060,411
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $371,388
- Gross receipts
- $4,099,896
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 141
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID TODT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $138,545 | $5,286 |
| BRAD BYRNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FLYNN | 2ND V.P. AND TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROLAND CHU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOBSON VERNIER | MERITORIOUS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SCHNIEDERS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ESCHBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PLOTZKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAVA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN GIACOLONE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLIA CICHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE NEIHEISEL CPA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID TODT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $127,629 | $4,979 |
| BRAD BYRNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FLYNN | 2ND V.P. AND TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROLAND CHU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOBSON VERNIER | MERITORIOUS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SCHNIEDERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ZEZULA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ESCHBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PLOTZKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA NEUMAN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAVA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN GIACOLONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE NEIHEISEL CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE WELKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS BLAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID TODT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $122,893 | $4,650 |
| BRAD BYRNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FLYNN | 2ND V.P. AND TREAS. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LEWALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROLAND CHU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET DOBSON VERNIER | MERITORIOUS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SCHNIEDERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ESCHBACH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PLOTZKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA NEUMAN | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BAVA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN GIACOLONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE NEIHEISEL CPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE WELKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ZEZULA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 621 W UNIVERSITY DR, ROCHESTER, MI 48307-1858
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RYAN GIACOLONE, 621 W UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MI 48307
- Signed the 990
- RYAN GIACOLONE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (248) 601-9474
- Website
- WWW.RAINBOWCONNECTION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOEREN MAYHEW
Mission
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MICHIGAN CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE RAINBOW CONNECTION GRANTS WISHES AND PROVIDES SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR MICHIGAN CHILDREN BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES.Expenses $2,704,781 · grants $791,241
- THE RAINBOW CONNECTION SPECIAL RESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF UTILITIES, CLOTHING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND OTHER EMERGENT NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO REFERS THE WISH FAMILIES TO OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO CONTINUE ASSISTANCE.Expenses $214,689 · grants $214,689
- THE RAINBOW CONNECTION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES NEEDED DISTRACTIONS FOR THESE SPECIAL CHILDREN LIKE HAPPY PACKS DURING HOSPITAL STAYS, COMPLIMENTARY SPORTING/ENTERTAINMENT TICKETS, AS WELL AS A SUMMER PICNIC AND HOLIDAY PARTY.Expenses $390,802
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR FOR WISH CHILDREN TAKING COLLEGE CLASSES.Expenses $26,000 · grants $26,000
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 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
- 38-2608775
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,488,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,099,896
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,936,965 | $3,666,674 | $8,488,030 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,631,377 | $3,098,013 | $7,627,517 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,499,715 | $3,268,833 | $6,721,761 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,861,760 | $2,840,657 | $5,278,483 | 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 38-2608775).
Questions about THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
- What is the EIN of THE RAINBOW CONNECTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RAINBOW CONNECTION is 38-2608775.
- Is THE RAINBOW CONNECTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to THE RAINBOW CONNECTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE RAINBOW CONNECTION 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 THE RAINBOW CONNECTION 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 THE RAINBOW CONNECTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE RAINBOW CONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RYAN GIACOLONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE RAINBOW CONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,545 (INGRID TODT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE RAINBOW CONNECTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,936,965, expenses of $3,666,674 and total assets of $8,488,030 at year end.
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