Sharing Connections Inc is located in Downers Grove, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sharing Connections Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharing Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Sharing Connections Inc generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO RECLAIM FURNITURE, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COMMUNITY DONORS AND REDISTRIBUTE THEM TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO RECLAIM FURNITURE, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND OTHER ITEMS FROM COMMUNITY DONORS AND REDISTRIBUTE THEM TO 2,003 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Varju Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $120,000 | 
| Thomas Hushek President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Dennis Webb Vp-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Karyn Spackels Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| John Kaiser Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Janet Sorensen Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $65,806 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,023,529 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,487,016 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,089,335 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $123,377 | 
| Investment income | $13,106 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$914 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $64,550 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,289,454 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,677,379 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,000 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,000 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $176,484 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,893 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $22,681 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $27,454 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $3,497 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $152,222 | 
| Travel | $25 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,682 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,259 | 
| Insurance | $19,958 | 
| All other expenses | $5,086 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,272,282 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $620,704 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $180,886 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,038 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $532,327 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $46,405 | 
| Total assets | $1,390,454 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,242,239 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $148,215 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,390,454 |