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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3920157

CONNECTIONS MINISTRY

Tax-exempt · MANKATO, MN 56001

Financials

$512K$484K2023$564K$615K2024$748K$685K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONNECTIONS MINISTRY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$747,669$685,044$62,625$139,179$5,974$133,205
December 31, 2024990$563,921$614,757-$50,836$74,586$4,006$70,580
December 31, 2023990$511,775$483,758$28,017$140,244$18,828$121,416
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$756,665
of which government grants
$208,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$8,996
Other revenue
-$8,996

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,082
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$70,000
Other salaries and wages
$397,213
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$547,920
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$57,453
Travel
$2,012
Depreciation
$1,032
Program services (functional)
$518,918
Management and general (functional)
$92,148
Fundraising (functional)
$73,978

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$74,586
Total assets, end of year
$139,179
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,974
Net assets, end of year
$133,205
Net assets without donor restrictions
$116,166
Net assets with donor restrictions
$17,039
Gross receipts
$760,819
Employees
30
Volunteers
440
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
MN

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER ECHEVARRIAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
2$70,000
NANCY PATTERSONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAVID MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ELIZABETH LEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KARI PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE LAWRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NICKY PLOOGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE BRENNANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
PAT SHORTALLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELIZABETH LEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JENNIFER MANS-CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARI PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE LAWRENCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICKY PLOOGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY PATTERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID MORGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
PAT SHORTALLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JENNIFER MANS-CLARKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
LIZ LEVINEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE OGRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KELLY MCBRIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NANCY PATTERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 S FRONT ST, MANKATO, MN 56001-2401
In care of
%
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
NANCY PATTERSON, 800 S FRONT STREET, MANKATO, MN 56001
Signed the 990
NANCY PATTERSON, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(507) 720-6907
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

WALKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY EXTENDING A RADICAL WELCOME THAT PROVIDES DIGNITY, SHELTER, AND COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONNECTIONS SHELTER - LOW BARRIER SHELTER THAT OPERATES FROM APPROX. OCTOBER 1 TO MAY 1. WE HAVE 48 BEDS AND SERVE MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES. GUESTS APPLY FOR SHELTER VIA OUR WEBSITE, GO THROUGH AN INTAKE PROCESS AND ARE GIVEN A BED FOR 30 DAYS, ALONG WITH AN ASSIGNED NAVIGATOR TO ASSIST WITH OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO HOUSING. WE ARE OPEN FROM 5PM TO 8AM, AND WE ALSO PROVIDE A HOT DINNER EACH NIGHT, SHOWERS, HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, ETC. 2-3 PAID STAFF ARE IN THE SHELTER DURING ALL OPERATING HOURS.
    Expenses $317,835
  • GENERAL PROGRAMS - EXPENSES THAT APPLY TO BOTH PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, ETC.
    Expenses $171,022 · grants $16
  • DROP-IN CENTER - THE DROP-IN CENTER HOUSES OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICES, AS WELL AS SERVES AS A PLACE FOR GUESTS TO ACCESS BASIC NEEDS AND RESOURCES DURING THE DAY. GUESTS CAN ALSO MEET WITH THEIR ASSIGNED NAVIGATORS DURING THE DAY TO HELP WITH HOUSING AND OTHER RESOURCES.
    Expenses $21,735
  • OTHER PROGRAMS: ASSISTANCE AND SHELTER CHURCH
    Expenses $8,326 · grants $8,066

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3920157
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$139,179
Income (IRS master file)
$760,819

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$747,669$685,044$139,179XML
990December 2024$563,921$614,757$74,586IRS
990December 2023$511,775$483,758$140,244XML
990December 2022$334,097$360,377$102,231IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 81-3920157).

Questions about CONNECTIONS MINISTRY

What is the EIN of CONNECTIONS MINISTRY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTIONS MINISTRY is 81-3920157.
Is CONNECTIONS MINISTRY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to CONNECTIONS MINISTRY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONNECTIONS MINISTRY 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 MINISTRY 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 CONNECTIONS MINISTRY 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 CONNECTIONS MINISTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NANCY PATTERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTIONS MINISTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (JENNIFER ECHEVARRIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CONNECTIONS MINISTRY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $747,669, expenses of $685,044 and total assets of $139,179 at year end.

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