Nonprofit · EIN 75-2164325
CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · LUBBOCK, TX 79453
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,176,651 | $1,574,622 | -$397,971 | $483,055 | $0 | $483,055 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,192,293 | $1,384,174 | -$191,881 | $891,222 | $10,196 | $881,026 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,552,740 | $1,166,813 | $385,927 | $1,093,456 | $20,549 | $1,072,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50
- Program service revenue
- $1,174,899
- Investment income
- $1,702
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,044
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $412,723
- Other salaries and wages
- $524,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,005,710
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,096
- Occupancy
- $58,267
- Travel
- $5,656
- Depreciation
- $3,741
- Program services (functional)
- $1,504,550
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,072
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $891,222
- Total assets, end of year
- $483,055
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $483,055
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,089
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $483,055
- Gross receipts
- $1,178,695
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORA PHILLIPS | CEO, PRESIDENT (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $298,873 | $19,741 |
| LEANNE CARNES | COO, VICE PRESIDENT (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $220,697 | $15,352 |
| MELISSA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,917 | $5,490 |
| RENO ENTREKIN | PRESIDENT, CURRENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE DYCUS | VICE PRESIDENT, CURRENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYANN LAWSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM TIPPIT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORA PHILLIPS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $243,285 |
| LEANNE CARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $189,803 |
| RENO ENTREKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE DYCUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM TIPPIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORA PHILLIPS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $138,762 |
| LEANNE CARNES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $106,508 |
| RENO ENTREKIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE DYCUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM TIPPIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 53214, LUBBOCK, TX 79453-3214
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEBORA PHILLIPS, 2020 82ND STREET 102, LUBBOCK, TX 79423
- Signed the 990
- DEBORA PHILLIPS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (806) 745-7995
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSCONNECTIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON GLOBAL BUSINESS GROUP LLC
Mission
CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES, PROMOTE HEALTHY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG WELL-BEING.
Program accomplishments
- BABIES 2 BE & UNDER 3S PROGRAM (B2BU3) - THE CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS B2BU3 PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 IN TEXAS, EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH THE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO THRIVE. SERVICES INCLUDE PRENATAL AND PARENTING EDUCATION, REFERRALS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND PRACTICAL TOOLS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND POSITIVE PARENTING. BY SUPPORTING BOTH MOTHERS AND FATHERS, THE PROGRAM ENSURES THEY ARE WELL-PREPARED TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD. SINCE 2022, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED OVER 1,600 CLIENTS AND IS CURRENTLY ASSISTING 320 ACTIVE FAMILIES. A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALISTS PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, INCLUDING DOULAS, BEREAVEMENT DOULAS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, CHIROPRACTORS, LACTATION CONSULTANTS, NEWBORN CARE SPECIALISTS, MIDWIVES, NUTRITIONISTS, BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELORS, FAMILY SPECIALISTS, STRESS MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS, CERTIFIED FAMILY LIFE SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. THE B2BU3 PROGRAM RECEIVES AN AVERAGE OF 50+ NEW CLIENT REFERRALS EACH MONTH FROM OTHER AGENCIES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND FRIENDS.Expenses $1,453,042 · revenue $1,149,230
- CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HEARTS ADOPTION PROGRAM - PREGNANCY AND ADOPTION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO PREGNANT WOMEN, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND BIRTH PARENTS, OFFERING A RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HOME STUDIES, POST-PLACEMENT REPORTS, COUNSELING, ADOPTION CONSULTATIONS, AND PARENTING EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE OR MORE INFANTS EACH YEAR, ALL PLACED FOR ADOPTION BY TEXAS BIRTH MOTHERS FACING CRISES. THESE INFANTS ARE PLACED BY BIRTH MOTHERS DIRECTLY IN LOVING, PREPARED HOMES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AVOIDING FOSTER CARE AND MULTIPLE PLACEMENTS. BIRTH MOTHERS RECEIVE FREE COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND ONGOING SUPPORT INDEFINITELY, WHILE ADOPTIVE PARENTS RESIDING IN TEXAS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE CHILD'S THIRD BIRTHDAY.Expenses $51,508 · revenue $23,625
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2164325
- 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
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $483,055
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,178,695
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,176,651 | $1,574,622 | $483,055 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,192,293 | $1,384,174 | $891,222 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,552,740 | $1,166,813 | $1,093,456 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,088,166 | $965,509 | $784,467 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 75-2164325).
Questions about CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC is 75-2164325.
- Is CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS 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 CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DEBORA PHILLIPS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,873 (DEBORA PHILLIPS, CEO, PRESIDENT (FORMER)).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS CONNECTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,176,651, expenses of $1,574,622 and total assets of $483,055 at year end.
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