Nonprofit · EIN 45-1689767
CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO
Tax-exempt · WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $390,474 | $411,402 | -$20,928 | $145,219 | $24,510 | $120,709 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $397,222 | $378,545 | $18,677 | $165,996 | $24,359 | $141,637 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $332,548 | $323,494 | $9,054 | $146,776 | $23,815 | $122,961 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $280,281
- of which government grants
- $24,000
- Program service revenue
- $85,000
- Investment income
- $4,894
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,299
- Other revenue
- $20,299
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,834
- Other salaries and wages
- $157,986
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $297,978
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,457
- Program services (functional)
- $350,668
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,046
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,688
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $165,996
- Total assets, end of year
- $145,219
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,510
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $98,714
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,995
- Gross receipts
- $508,921
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 163
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $53,176 |
| KARLA FITCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $47,403 |
| KIMBERLY WYLIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $6,255 |
| LYNDA APPEL | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE FLEMING ANDERSON MA CCC-SLP | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSIE M AKERS RDN LD CLC | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KENNETH DIX | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARTY FLYNN | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MACKENZIE RINI JD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA JD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| VERONICA LIEBCHEN RDN LD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHAVAUN TUCKER LISW | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNE M SMALLWOOD MBA | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALAKA S CHANDURKAR MD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCMANUS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE CHAMBERS OTRL MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| LOIS LEONARD MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SANTOSH MISHRA PHD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JULIA M PRITCHARD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LESLIE DORSEY MBA PMP SPHR | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| EBONY SPANO | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTI STOLARSKI | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BETH PHILLIPS SYNK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $49,210 |
| KARLA FITCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $47,403 |
| KIMBERLY WYLIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $5,333 |
| SUSIE M AKERS RDN LD CLC | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KENNETH DIX | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA JD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| RYAN KILBANE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VERONICA LIEBCHEN RDN LD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHAVAUN TUCKER LISW | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNE M SMALLWOOD MBA | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALAKA S CHANDURKAR MD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCMANUS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CHAMBERS OTRL MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| LOIS LEONARD MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HENRY MED | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| SANTOSH MISHRA PHD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JULIA M PRITCHARD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTI STOLARSKI | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BETH PHILLIPS SYNK | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH RINTAMAKI | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,907 |
| KIMBERLY WYLIE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $4,828 |
| SUSIE AKERS RDN LD CLC | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JILL URICH CPA | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RYAN CODNER MS APRN CPNP-PC | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RAJEEV RANJAN B TECH PMP CSM | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KENNETH DIX | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MCNAMARA JD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| RYAN KILBANE | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JOANNE SMALLWOOD MBA | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALAKA S CHANDURKAR MD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JULIE STRUNK MLIS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRYAN MCMANUS | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLYN KHOURI-ELIAS MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE CHAMBERS OTRL MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| LOIS LEONARD MED | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PATRICIA HENRY MED | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KATHRYN BRYAN PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| JULIA PRITCHARD | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTI STOLARSKI | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1730 COES POST RUN, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-2002
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 45372, Westlake OH 44145
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH RINTAMAKI, P O BOX 45372, WESTLAKE, OH 44145
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Sarah Rintamaki, 1730 Coes Post Run, Westlake OH 44145
- Signed the 990
- SARAH RINTAMAKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (440) 250-5563
- Website
- connectingforkids.org
- Return prepared by
- MCMANAMON & CO LLC
Mission
CONNECTING FOR KIDS IS A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY TO FAMILIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION SERVE ALL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DIAGNOSES.
Program accomplishments
- FAMILY PROGRAMMING CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERED 157 FREE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA AND LORAIN COUNTIES LAST ACADEMIC YEAR, SERVING MORE THAN 2,640 PARTICIPANTS. DURING THESE PROGRAMS, WE OFFERED FREE CHILD CARE STAFFED BY EXPERTS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPLEMENTED BY VOLUNTEERS. SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAMS FEATURED LOCAL, PEDIATRIC PROFESSIONALS GIVING PRESENTATIONS ON VARIOUS CHILDHOOD TOPICS, INCLUDING: AUTISM 101, PERFECTIONISM IN GIFTED AND ANXIOUS KIDS; WHAT'S EATING YOU? EATING DISORDERS & MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN; THE UGLY HOUR; AND NAVIGATING WELL-BEING IN A DIGITAL AGE. SHARE & SUPPORT GROUPS ALLOW FAMILIES TO MEET OTHERS FACING SIMILAR CONCERNS. SESSIONS FEATURED DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR INCLUDED LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER CONNECT; SOLO PARENTING, PARENTING IS LONELY; BALANCING ACT: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN UNEVEN MENTAL LOAD; HOP ON POP: DAD'S ADAPTED PLAY & CONNECT; AND AS WELL AS TWO SESSIONS WITH TOPICS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS. WORKSHOPS INCLUDED THE POPULAR BEHAVIOR CHATS, OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGH THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AS WELL AS AUTISM & CAREGIVING, YOUR JOY & GRIEF MATTER: A WORKSHOP FOR BLACK AMERICAN CAREGIVERS; BUILDING A TOOLBOX: PRACTICAL WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH COPING SKILLS; SIBLING SOLUTIONS: HOW TO DEAL WITH CONFLICT, COMPETITION AND DIFFERING NEEDS; PICKY EATING AND PROBLEM FEEDING; NAVIGATING IEPS, 504S AND ETRS; AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS: THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD AND OUT OF MY MIND; NAVIGATING SHARED STRUGGLES: TOOLS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN; AND ADOLESCENCE & ADVOCACY: HEALTHCARE TRANSITION PLANNING FOR PUBERTY. FOR CHILDREN, WE OFFER ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT INTEGRATE A CAREGIVER LEARNING COMPONENT. THESE CHILD AND ADULT PROGRAMS BRING THE FAMILIES INTO COMMUNITY SPACES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES TO CONNECT AND LEARN WITH OTHER FAMILIES. MUSIC THERAPY & MORE IS A HANDS-ON PROGRAM LED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST. IT IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-6 YEARS WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN AN AREA OF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO USE MUSIC TO IMPROVE THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC, MOTOR, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS AS WELL AS BEHAVIOR. THIS POPULAR PROGRAM HAD 57 SESSIONS DURING 2024-2025, HELD AT SEVEN LIBRARY LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION, SIX SESSIONS OF THIS PROGRAM TARGETED AT THOSE AGES 7-12 WITH COMPLEX NEEDS AND DISABILITIES WERE ALSO HELD. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, CFK OFFERED NINE SESSIONS OF INCLUSIVE DROP-IN PLAYGROUPS AND 23 SESSIONS OF ADAPTED PLAYGROUPS. PLAYGROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH CONCERNS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT. A NEW PLAYGROUP LOCATION WAS ADDED IN OBERLIN DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR.Expenses $350,668
- FAMILY RESOURCES DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS STAFF CONNECTED MORE THAN 2,040 FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. ASK US 1:1 SESSIONS ALLOW FAMILIES TO REGISTER FOR A 30-MINUTE TIME SLOT AND MEET WITH A FAMILY RESOURCE SPECIALIST (FRS). DURING THESE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, FAMILIES CAN GET INFORMATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS, INCLUDING SCHOOL STRUGGLES, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, BEHAVIOR CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ON SPECIFIC DIAGNOSES. TIME SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE BY PHONE OR VIRTUALLY. THE FRS CONNECTS PARENTS TO LOCAL TUTORS, ADVOCATES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, BEHAVIOR SPECIALISTS, PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, PARENT MENTORS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS TO HELP THEIR CHILD. THEY ALSO RECOMMENDED RESOURCES, INCLUDING PODCASTS AND BOOKS. THE CONNECTING FOR KIDS ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY WAS UPDATED WITH A NEW MAP FEATURE AND UPGRADES TO MAKE THE DIRECTORY OF 650 PROVIDERS EASILY SEARCHABLE. PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CAN ACCESS THE DIRECTORY ON THEIR OWN THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR GET HELP NAVIGATING IT THROUGH AN ASK US 1:1 SESSION. IN ADDITION, 1,500 INDIVIDUALS ARE PART OF THE CFK FAMILIES FACEBOOK GROUP, WHERE THEY CAN ASK QUESTIONS AND GET SUPPORT FROM OTHER LOCAL FAMILIES. UNLIKE OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DIAGNOSIS SPECIFIC, CONNECTING FOR KIDS OFFERS RESOURCES FOR A NUMBER OF CONCERNS, INCLUDING ANXIETY, ATTENTION ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, EPILEPSY AND SENSORY ISSUES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY MAKING FRIENDS, STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY, OR FACING A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE, SUCH AS PARENTS DIVORCING.
- RESOURCE FAIRS IN THE SPRING OF 2025, MORE THAN 1,030 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED THREE NORTHEAST OHIO RESOURCE FAIR LOCATIONS IN EASTERN AND WESTERN CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND LORAIN COUNTY. EACH OF THESE FAIRS WAS FILLED WITH 70 DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS OFFERING THERAPY OPTIONS, ADAPTED CAMPS, FUNDING SOURCES, RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRANSITION AND OTHER SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND IN PERSON AND VISIT WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS. THOSE WITH LIMITED TIME WERE INVITED TO PICK UP A GRAB & GO RESOURCE BAG IN THE PARKING LOTS OF THE EVENTS.
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
- 45-1689767
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $145,219
- Income (IRS master file)
- $508,921
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $390,474 | $411,402 | $145,219 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $397,222 | $378,545 | $165,996 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $332,548 | $323,494 | $146,776 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $244,583 | $274,951 | $133,265 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Sarah Rintamaki | July 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 45-1689767).
Questions about CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO
- What is the EIN of CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO is 45-1689767.
- Is CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE 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 CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE 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 CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE 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 CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names SARAH RINTAMAKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,176 (SARAH RINTAMAKI, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CONNECTING FOR KIDS OF WESTLAKE OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $390,474, expenses of $411,402 and total assets of $145,219 at year end.
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