Nonprofit · EIN 84-2853022
THE@KONNECTION
Also known as THE KONNECTION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $447,241 | $266,268 | $180,973 | $576,459 | $54,856 | $521,603 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $389,902 | $255,329 | $134,573 | $383,916 | $43,285 | $340,631 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $306,827 | $133,135 | $173,692 | $250,895 | $44,837 | $206,058 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $447,241
- of which government grants
- $239,040
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $67,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $137,340
- Professional fundraising fees
- $137
- Accounting fees
- $1,100
- Travel
- $27,540
- Depreciation
- $882
- Program services (functional)
- $189,559
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,572
- Fundraising (functional)
- $137
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $383,916
- Total assets, end of year
- $576,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $54,856
- Net assets, end of year
- $521,603
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,526
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $521,603
- Gross receipts
- $447,241
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnese Harris | CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 60 | $60,000 |
| Deante Thompkins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brandi Haggins | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Marshall | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gavin Marshall | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnese Harris | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $55,000 |
| Lenae Jefferson | Program Manager Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Suzanne Marshall | Finance Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Marshall | Strategist Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DeAnte Thompkins | Konnector Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffany Thomas | Creative Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandi Haggins | Problem Solver Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gavin Marshall | Innovative thinker Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffany Thomas | Creative Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DeAnte Thompkins | Konnector Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gavin Marshall | Innovative thinker Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandi Haggins | Problem Solver Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lenae Jefferson | Program Manager Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Suzanne Marshall | Finance Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Marshall | Strategist Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharnese Marshall | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19736 WESTMORELAND RD, DETROIT, MI 48219-5105
- In care of
- % SHARNESE HARRIS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sharnese Harris, 19736 Westmoreland Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
- Signed the 990
- Sharnese Harris, Founder CEO
- Phone
- (248) 445-0914
- Website
- www.thekonnection.org
- 990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Sharnese Marshall, 19736 WESTMORELAND RD, DETROIT MI 482195105. Mailing address: 19736 WESTMORELAND RD, DETROIT MI 482195105.
- Return prepared by
- Pilot Management Group LLC
Mission
Inspiring youth to broaden their horizons through positive relationships and healthy connections
Program accomplishments
- The Konnection is a Detroit-based nonprofit organization committed to improving student attendance, school connectedness, and youth wellness through relationship-centered, school-based programming. In 2025, The Konnection provided mentoring, academic support, family engagement, leadership development, career exposure, enrichment activities, and basic-needs resources for youth across Detroit. Through programs like Konnection Klub, Konnection Kloset, Konnection Kudos, and hands-on career pathways in areas such as media, finance, construction, wellness, and entrepreneurship, students gained meaningful relationships, real-world exposure, and access to opportunities that help them stay engaged in school and inspired about their future.Expenses $189,559 · grants $447,241
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2853022
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $576,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $447,241
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $447,241 | $266,268 | $576,459 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $389,902 | $255,329 | $383,916 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $306,827 | $133,135 | $250,895 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Sharnese Marshall Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 84-2853022).
Questions about THE@KONNECTION
- What is the EIN of THE@KONNECTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE@KONNECTION is 84-2853022.
- Is THE@KONNECTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to THE@KONNECTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE@KONNECTION 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 THE@KONNECTION 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 THE@KONNECTION 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 THE@KONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sharnese Harris.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE@KONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,000 (Sharnese Harris, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE@KONNECTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $447,241, expenses of $266,268 and total assets of $576,459 at year end.
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