Nonprofit · EIN 95-3839796
CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $30,183,761 | $29,994,355 | $189,406 | $12,757,600 | $10,771,731 | $1,985,869 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $24,417,250 | $24,199,050 | $218,200 | $10,044,130 | $8,349,003 | $1,695,127 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,583,646 | $20,596,664 | -$13,018 | $6,411,261 | $5,042,562 | $1,368,699 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,111,539
- of which government grants
- $29,752,967
- Program service revenue
- $9,152
- Investment income
- $55,441
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $22,795
- Other revenue
- $7,629
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $281,723
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,169,072
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,271,798
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,544
- Accounting fees
- $106,493
- Occupancy
- $454,793
- Travel
- $17,910
- Depreciation
- $60,658
- Program services (functional)
- $28,695,457
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,265,072
- Fundraising (functional)
- $33,826
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,044,130
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,757,600
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,771,731
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,985,869
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $170,267
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,313,349
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,892,558
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $93,311
- Gross receipts
- $30,636,466
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER COWAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $238,082 | $28,712 |
| CHANTE BERNARD | PAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,269 | $15,810 |
| JENNIFER HO PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SHEA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART LAFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN PH D | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GOMEZ CPA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RIGGS CPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON HAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL CANNON PH D | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CORNEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA EXBERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN REESE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWSON DEES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERMAN MISA | PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA MEANS | PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER COWAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $227,240 | $20,076 |
| CHANTE BERNARD | PAST DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,702 | $17,549 |
| JESSICA REYNAGA | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,331 | $16,057 |
| AMY RIGGS CPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN PH D | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART LAFF | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GOMEZ CPA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HO PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON HAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL CANNON PH D | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERMAN MISA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MEANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CORNEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA EXBERGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART PFEIFER | PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHULI HAREL | PART-YEAR BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER COWAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $203,942 | $24,353 |
| CHANTE BERNARD | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,288 | $20,169 |
| AMY RIGGS CPA | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN PH D | VICE PRESIDENT/ SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART LAFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE GOMEZ CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HO PHD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON HAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH STEGEMOELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERMAN MISA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA MEANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN SHEA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CORNEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHULI HAREL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY HUFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART PFEIFER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5901 W CENTURY BLVD STE 400, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045-5414
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER COWAN, 5901 W CENTURY BLVD SUITE 400, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER COWAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (310) 452-3325
- Return prepared by
- GYL LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3839796 or by the name CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- SUBSIDY PROGRAMS - CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN ADMINISTERS SUBSIDYPROGRAMS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDINGTHOSE MOVING FROM WELFARE TO WORK, TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.PARTIAL OR FULL PAYMENT TOWARDS CHILD CARE ENABLES PARENTS TO WORK,ATTEND SCHOOL OR RECEIVE JOB TRAINING WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT THEIRCHILDREN, UP TO AGE 12, ARE IN THE CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENT THAT BESTSUITS THEIR FAMILY NEEDS. PARENTS MAY CHOOSE CARE IN LICENSED CENTERS,FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, OR WITH RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OR NEIGHBORS. OURPROGRAM SPECIALISTS WORK WITH EACH FAMILY TO CERTIFY ELIGIBILITY ANDMAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS FOR THEIR SERVICES. 1,753FAMILIES (2,829 CHILDREN) RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH CHILD CARE COSTS.Expenses $21,021,744 · revenue $9,152
- SANTA MONICA PROGRAM - CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A VARIETY OFSERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF SANTA MONICA UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY'SHUMAN SERVICES DIVISION. STAFF WORKED WITH 465 FAMILIES TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE REFERRALS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN SANTA MONICA THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 247 SANTA MONICA CHILDREN FROM 186 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY. WEEKLY EARLY LEARNING PLAY GROUPS WERE CONDUCTED FOR A TOTAL OF 231 CHILDREN AND 188 ADULTS, INCLUDING PARENTS, OTHER RELATIVES, AND CAREGIVERS.Expenses $1,480,383
- QUALITY START - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING AND COACHING SERVICES TOASSIST CHILD CARE PROVIDERS WITH THE SKILLS TO BUILD EXPERTISE IN BESTPRACTICES FOR CHILD CARE. IT PROVIDES ONE TO ONE MENTORING ANDTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS AND EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATORS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHES WORKED WITH 253 TEACHERSAND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ACROSS 153 CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS AND FAMILYCHILDCARE HOMES TO PROVIDE 836 CUSTOMIZED COACHING HOURS.Expenses $601,983
- OTHER CHILD CARE PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF: (A) EMERGENCY CHILD CARE BRIDGEPROGRAM PROVIDED ENHANCED REFERRALS AND CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES TO 75FAMILIES TO SUPPORT 80 CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. (B) PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FACILITATED 13 TRAININGS, FOR A TOTAL OF 80 HOURS - 120 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED. C) RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM HELPED 10,526 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RECEIVE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS. D)CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN FACILITATED 92 EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS FOR A TOTAL OF 265 HOURS -174 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED.Expenses $5,591,347 · revenue $7,629
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
- 95-3839796
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P120)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,757,600
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,636,466
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $30,183,761 | $29,994,355 | $12,757,600 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $24,417,250 | $24,199,050 | $10,044,130 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $20,583,646 | $20,596,664 | $6,411,261 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $16,672,836 | $16,653,444 | $5,644,604 | 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 95-3839796).
Questions about CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN is 95-3839796.
- Is CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN 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 FOR CHILDREN 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 FOR CHILDREN 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 FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER COWAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $238,082 (JENNIFER COWAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CONNECTIONS FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,183,761, expenses of $29,994,355 and total assets of $12,757,600 at year end.
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