Nonprofit · EIN 81-4657115
CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,804,528 | $1,775,449 | $29,079 | $1,333,441 | $1,506,383 | -$172,942 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,374,127 | $1,210,933 | $163,194 | $1,098,287 | $522,194 | $576,093 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,372,744 | $1,017,178 | $355,566 | $551,988 | $139,089 | $412,899 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $575,981
- Program service revenue
- $1,226,767
- Investment income
- $1,780
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,685
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,241,606
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,480,453
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,550
- Accounting fees
- $22,938
- Occupancy
- $10,066
- Travel
- $11,372
- Depreciation
- $128,932
- Program services (functional)
- $1,407,095
- Management and general (functional)
- $353,997
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,357
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,098,287
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,333,441
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,506,383
- Net assets, end of year
- -$172,942
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $901,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$172,942
- Gross receipts
- $1,804,528
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Johnson | Exec Dir/Principal Key employee | 20 | $38,648 |
| Jason Portman | Director of Operations Key employee | 20 | $26,037 |
| Carol Kaufman | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheree Biafore | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elinor Biedler Siklossy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Edenzon | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Evan Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Johnson | Exec Dir/Principal Key employee | 20 | $37,710 |
| Jason Portman | Director of Operations Key employee | 20 | $23,690 |
| Carol Kaufman | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheree Biafore | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elinor Biedler Siklossy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Edenzon | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Evan Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Johnson | Exec Dir/Principal Key employee | 20 | $35,970 |
| Jason Portman | Director of Operations Key employee | 20 | $23,000 |
| Carol Kaufman | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheree Biafore | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elinor Biedler Siklossy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Edenzon | President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Evan Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1310 OLD CONGRESS AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6314
- In care of
- % STEPHEN PADULA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jason Portman, 1310 Old Congress Ave Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Signed the 990
- Jason Portman, Director of Operations
- Phone
- (561) 328-6044
- Website
- www.connectedpb.net
- Return prepared by
- Matthew L Roncace CPA PA
Mission
Connections envisions a world where everyone is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential and where students with autism can access the specialized, caring instruction and therapies they need to become productive members of their families and community.
Program accomplishments
- Connections weaves together functional academics, targeted therapies and vocational training to help students ages 14-22 transition into adulthood. Education takes place in the classroom, the life skills center and in the larger community where the students spend time learning many of the skills necessary for everyday life. The vocational program gives students the opportunity to learn relevant job skills in their real work envirnments. In Connections Adult Day Traning Program, clients over the age of 22 are provided a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Connections plays a unique role among organizations that serve the ASD community by incorporating the whole family into the educational process. We provide a lifelong, family-centered partnership both in and out of school. Our innovative Health, Wellness and Aquatics Program addresses students unique fitness, nutrition and water safety needs. Our school nurse program, initially funded by the Quantum Foundation, continues to be an integral part of this program. In addition, community-based continued on Schedule OExpenses $1,407,095 · revenue $1,226,767
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
- 81-4657115
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,333,441
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,804,528
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,804,528 | $1,775,449 | $1,333,441 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,374,127 | $1,210,933 | $1,098,287 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,372,744 | $1,017,178 | $551,988 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,009,702 | $983,790 | $886,635 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-4657115).
Questions about CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC is 81-4657115.
- Is CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER 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 HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER 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 HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER 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 HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jason Portman.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,648 (Debra Johnson, Exec Dir/Principal).
- How much revenue does CONNECTIONS HIGH SCHOOL & VOCATIONAL CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,804,528, expenses of $1,775,449 and total assets of $1,333,441 at year end.
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