THE CONNECTION FUND INC
EIN 11-0017051 · Single Organization Support (F11)
What they do
SUPPORTING and BENEFITTING THE PURPOSES, GOALS, and MISSION of THE CONNECTION, INC.: BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, CARING COMMUNITIES, and INSPIRING PEOPLE to REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE and VALUED CITIZENS.
Are they doing good?
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Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $301,072 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.
Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $557,508 for LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Leadership and board
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LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORECEO
STEPHEN ABSHIRECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BETH CONNORCHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
JESSICA SMITHSVP STRATEGY & INNOVATION
SUSAN PHILLIPSVP RISK & QI
KAREN CAMBOULIVESDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
KATHY SAVINOCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
TERESA FERRAROSVP PROGRAMS
ALISON FRIARVP FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
ELIZABETH BOBRICKSECRETARY
GARY WALLACECHAIR
JOANN ZAMPAROVICE CHAIR
LAWRENCE DAVISTREASURER
TOM WATSONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1990
- Location
- 100 ROSCOMMON DRIVE 203, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
- County
- Middlesex
- In care of
- STEPHEN ABSHIRE
- Primary officer
- STEPHEN ABSHIRE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- WHITTLESEY PC
- NTEE classification
- Single Organization Support (F11)
- IRS tax category
- Single Organization Support