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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1948572

PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · W VALLEY CITY, UT 84120

Financials

$2.8M$2.8M2023$3M$3.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,041,585$3,110,728-$69,143$1,842,907$1,539,288$303,619
December 31, 2023990$2,822,634$2,836,690-$14,056$2,042,986$1,670,224$372,762
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$73,372
Program service revenue
$2,966,254
Investment income
$1,959
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$447,193
Other salaries and wages
$1,838,650
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,595,942
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$47,017
Occupancy
$178,442
Depreciation
$7,660
Program services (functional)
$1,887,819
Management and general (functional)
$1,222,909

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,042,986
Total assets, end of year
$1,842,907
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,539,288
Net assets, end of year
$303,619
Land, buildings and equipment
$20,309
Net assets without donor restrictions
$303,619
Gross receipts
$3,041,585
Employees
74
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
UT

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LENNIE KNOWLTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$129,546$6,000
DAWN BENSONFINANCE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$105,021$11,400
EMILY DIXONCLINICAL DIRECTOR
Officer
40$98,342$4,092
JENNIFER HOLMBERGDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$96,924$3,929
ELENA LEPPARDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILL BOESENTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
VIRGINIA GOWSKISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JIM QUISTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LENNIE KNOWLTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$135,550$6,298
RUSS WADECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$107,620$4,925
DAWN BENSONASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$97,750$4,438
EMILY DIXONCLINICAL DIRECTOR
Officer
40$98,080$3,307
JENNIFER HOLMBERGDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Officer
40$87,233$2,131
ELENA LEPPARDBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WILL BOESENTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
VIRGINIA GOWSKISECREATRY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JIM QUISTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2655 S LAKE ERIE DR STE B, W VALLEY CITY, UT 84120-7351
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
2655 S LAKE ERIE DR STE B, WEST VALLEY CITY UT 84120
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LENNIE KNOWLTON, 2655 S LAKE ERIE DR STE B, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
RUSS WADE, 2655 S LAKE ERIE DR STE B, WEST VALLEY CITY UT 84120
Signed the 990
DAWN BENSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Phone
(385) 441-4900
Return prepared by
BRENT WAKEFIELD CPA

Mission

PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUTPATIENT CLINIC SERVICES - PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO INSURED, UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CLIENTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2019, THE CLINIC HAS SERVED IN EXCESS OF 2900 CLIENTS. PROJECT CONNECTION IS ALSO A CONTRACTED PROVIDER WITH UTAH MEDICAID, SALT LAKE COUNTY MEDICAID, AND TOOELE COUNTY MEDICAID.
    Expenses $781,556 · revenue $1,149,311
  • SCHOOL BASED THERAPY SERVICES - PARTNERING WITH THE CANYONS & MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SALT LAKE COUNTY TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN OVER 20 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS. PROJECT CONNECTION ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL IN WEST VALLEY, UT, JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN DRAPER, UT, AND ROWLAND HALL IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT.
    Expenses $630,532 · revenue $1,206,787
  • YOUTH CLUB (RESPITE) - 2024 BROUGHT CONTINUED GROWTH IN PROJECT CONNECTION'S YOUTH CLUB PROGRAM (RESPITE). THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN RECEIVING SL COUNTY MEDICAID SERVICES. THE RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDES TIME TO FAMILIES/PARENTS ALLOWING THEM OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCTIVE OR RELIEF TIME WHILE OTHERS TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR CHILDREN ON A WEEKLY OR SEMIWEEKLY BASIS. PROJECT CONNECTION'S YOUTH CLUB LEADERS INVOLVE THEIR CLIENTS IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, ACTIVITIES THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN, AND HELP DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS ENSURE THEY ARE PROPERLY FED WHILE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $283,173 · revenue $420,777
  • SOCIAL PRESCRIBING (CRITICAL TIME INTERVENTION) IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, PROJECT CONNECTION CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY MEDICAID IN DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM ADDRESSING INPATIENT RECIDIVISM BY PROVIDING TIMELY THERAPY AND SUPPORT SERVICES UPON A CLIENT'S HOSPITAL DISCHARGE TO PREVENT THE NEED TO RE-ADMIT. IN ADDITION TO THE SERVICE PROVIDED, PROJECT CONNECTION INTRODUCED SOCIAL PRESCRIBING SERVICES AS WELL. SOCIAL PRESCRIBING IS A WAY OF ADDRESSING A PERSON'S MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MAKING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS IN WAYS THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND INTERESTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED IN EXCESS OF 150 CLIENTS IN 2024.
    Expenses $192,558 · revenue $189,379

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1948572
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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)
$1,842,907
Income (IRS master file)
$3,041,585

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,041,585$3,110,728$1,842,907XML
990December 2023$2,822,634$2,836,690$2,042,986XML
990December 2022$2,230,944$2,000,702$2,156,238IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: RUSS WADE
December 31, 2018≤ $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 83-1948572).

Questions about PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION is 83-1948572.
Is PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION 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 PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LENNIE KNOWLTON.
Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,546 (LENNIE KNOWLTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PROJECT CONNECTION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,041,585, expenses of $3,110,728 and total assets of $1,842,907 at year end.

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