Connections To Success Inc

Organization Overview

Connections To Success Inc is located in Stcharles, MO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (J99) the organization is classified as: Employment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Connections To Success Inc employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connections To Success 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 12/2021, Connections To Success Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS FULFILLS ITS VISION OF BEING THE LEADER IN EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR TRANSFORMATION TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ITS MISSION OF INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING HOPE, RESOURCES, AND A PLAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A HOLISTIC FAMILY OF PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, JOB READINESS SKILLS, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING AND SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, GOAL SETTING, TRAINING IN CULINARY SKILLS, HOME REMODELING AND AUTO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND MENTORING. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE ST. LOUIS, ST. CHARLES, AND KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREAS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: A COMPREHENSIVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE SERVING ADULTS (MEN AND WOMEN) TRANSITIONING FROM GENERATIONAL POVERTY, INCARCERATION OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING, COGNITIVE SKILLS BUILDING, JOB PLACEMENT AND RETENTION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT. OUTCOMES INCLUDE FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT, STABLE HOUSING, IMPROVED HEALTH, FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UPON COMPLETION OF THIS TRAINING INCLUDE:RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD TRAINING: THIS SERVICE WAS ADDED IN 2011 BASED ON THE NEED OF ABSENTEE DADS TO BECOME FUNCTIONING FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH AN EVIDENCE BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR FATHERING AND FACILITATED BY CERTIFIED TRAINERS.BREAKFAST CLUB: A UNIQUE JOB CLUB FOR PARTICIPANTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FACILITATED WEEKLY BY THE EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST AND JOB COACH WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SHADOWING, NETWORKING, MENTORING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, UPDATES TO THE CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS. THIS WEEKLY GATHERING IS ESPECIALLY HELPFUL TO THOSE HAVING DIFFICULTIES IN THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPUTER LAB AT THE CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS OFFICE.MENTORING: THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED 'CONNECTIONS TO LIVING'. MANY PROJECT STUDIES HAVE CNCLUDED THAT SUCCESS IS ENHANCED WHEN MENTORING IS INCORPORATED INTO A HOLISTIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM SUCH AS THE ONE OFFERED AT CONNECTIONS. VOLUNTEER MENTORS ENGAGE WITH PARTICIPANTS IN A NUMBER OF WAYS.CONNECT GROUP: WEEKLY MEETINGS WHERE MENTORS AND PARTICIPANTS COME TOGETHER FOR A LIGHT MEAL, CONVERSATION, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.TRANSPORTATION: A VAN SERVICE PROVIDED BY CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS TO PARTICIPANTS LIMITED BY LACK OF PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES TRAVELING TO/FROM CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS OFFICES, JOB INTERVIEWS, JOB FAIRS, AND OTHER APPROVED RESOURCES/APPOINTMENTS.WHEELS FOR SUCCESS: A UNIQUE CAR OWNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING VEHICLES DONATED TO CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS, THEN AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVING MILESTONES IN THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANS.


DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIDWEST AND KANSAS CITY: PROVIDES BUSINESS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT. REFERRALS ARE RECEIVED FROM OVER 200 NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. EACH WOMAN RECEIVES A LIKE-NEW BUSINESS SUIT WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. THIS PROGRAM HAS SERVED OVER 25,000 WOMEN SINCE BEGINNING. CURRENTLY, BOUTIQUES IN ST. CHARLES, ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS CITY SERVE OVER 1,500 WOMEN EACH YEAR. OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO WOMEN COMING THROUGH DRESS FOR SUCCESS INCLUDE:PROFESSIONAL WOMENS' GROUP (PWG): PWG IS A JOB RETENTION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ENTRY LEVEL WOMEN ONCE THEY ARE EMPLOYED TO PROVIDE A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PRACTICAL INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION TO ACHIEVE SELF-DEFINED SUCCESS IN CAREER AND LIFE. PWG MEETINGS ARE HELD ONCE A MONTH IN THE EVENING TO PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT.


PROGRAM REPLICATION: PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS IN REPLICATING PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM. CURRENTLY ARE ENGAGED WITH FOUR AGENCIES LOCATED IN TOPEKA, SALINA, WICHITA AND GARDEN CITY, KANSAS IN REPLICATING PATHWAYS PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brandilyn Jahnke
Executive Vice President
$92,326
Ruth Lee
Past CEO
$73,438
Mario Urquilla
Past CFO
$68,664
Paul Hott
President
$0
Leslie A Boe
Secretary
$0
Michelle Moersch
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,018,333
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,721,139
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,848
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,739,472
Total Program Service Revenue$124,886
Investment income $33
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,864,448

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Connections To Success Inc has recieved totaling $347,224.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Giving The Basics Inc

Kansas City, KS

PURPOSE: Distribution to the needy

$154,152
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,001
Edward D Jones & Company Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SERVICE

$20,000
Impact Group Charitable Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT

$20,000
Nebraska Community Foundation

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$20,000
Youthbridge Community Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$15,000
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