Connecting For Good
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3684984
Organization Overview
Connecting For Good is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Connecting For Good employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecting For Good 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, Connecting For Good generated $20.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (30.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECTING FOR GOOD IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING DIGITAL EQUITY BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE INTERNET ACCESS, LOW-TO-NO COST COMPUTERS, AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING TO LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT THIS WORK THROUGH ELECTRONICS RECYCLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DISTRIBUTING, THROUGH SALES AND OCCASIONAL GIVEAWAYS, REFURBISHED DESKTOP AND LAPTOP COMPUTERS IS THE SECOND LARGEST CFG PROGRAM. 2020 WAS A RECORD YEAR, MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS, WHICH REQUIRED STUDENTS AND ADULT WORKERS TO ADAPT TO REMOTE, AT-HOME LEARNING AND WORKING. PRIOR TO ITS MERGER WITH PCS FOR PEOPLE ON JUNE 1, 2020, CONNECTING FOR GOOD DISTRIBUTED OVER 400 REFURBISHED COMPUTERS TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
IN 2020, CFG FOCUSED ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASING ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE URBAN CORE. FIVE NEW STAFF WERE HIRED, ALL OF WHICH WERE TRAINED BY LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES FOR "SECOND CHANCE" INDIVIDUALS. THIS GROWTH HELPED THE LOCAL ECONOMY BENEFIT FROM EMPLOYMENT GROWTH, WHILE THE LOCAL FAMILIES LACKING TECHNOLOGY HAVE BENEFITED FROM CFG'S ABILITY TO SCALE PROGRAM IMPACT.
DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF FREE TAX PREPARATION SERVICES ON WIFI-ENABLED COMPUTERS, IS CONNECTING FOR GOOD'S (CFG) BIGGEST PROGRAM. OPERATED THROUGHOUT 2020 IN ONE PRIMARY LOCATION: 3210 MICHIGAN AVENUE IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; WITH TECH SUPPORT TO OTHER IRS-APPROVED SITES FOR FREE TAX ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY AREA. CFG PROVIDED DIGITAL SKILLS SERVICES AND TRAINING TO 8,300 INDIVIDUALS IN 2020.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Esselman CEO | 40 | $0 | |
Chad Bly Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Angie Tower Director | 1 | $0 | |
Mike Thomas Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ralph Munyan Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Tim Feathers Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,747 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,583 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,330 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,168 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,713 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $518 |
| Other expenses | $15,898 |
| Total expenses | $47,672 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Connecting For Good has recieved totaling $154,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONE-TIME, GENERAL OPERATIONS PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19. 202004-8357 | $75,000 |
R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust & Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Gould Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: EMERGENCY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE TO COVID-19 | $12,000 |
Umb Financial Corporationcharitable Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PROVIDING COMPUTERS FOR UNDER RESOURCED RESIDENTS | $7,500 |
Commerce Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: COVID-RESPONSE/SUPPORTS PROVISION OF ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY/DEVICES AND BROADBAND FOR LMI/URBAN FAMILIES | $6,000 |
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