Connections For Life is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (I40) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connections For Life 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 For Life generated $289.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.4k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE IS A RE-ENTRY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMAN SERVICES: CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE IS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FOR WOMEN COMING FROM PRISON AND HOMELESSNESS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A FURNISHED APARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CLOTHING, UTILITIES, ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING, ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION AS NEEDED, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING, FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE MEETINGS.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE OPERATES A THRIFT STORE. THE STORE'S MERCHANDISE IS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY AND CONSISTS PRIMARILY OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. THE THRIFT STORE RESELLS THE MERCHANDISE AT A LOW COST. THE STORE OPERATION IS MAINTAINED BY FOUR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carla Aplin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Deborah Cross-Young Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alton Jamison Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sharon Andrews Vice-President Of The Boar | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Leeann Lockridge President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Stagg Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,511 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,138 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,649 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,353 |
| Investment income | $86 |
| 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 | $140,043 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $289,082 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $50,411 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Office expenses | $736 |
| Information technology | $2,653 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $3,742 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,615 |
| Insurance | $27,114 |
| All other expenses | $27,949 |
| Total functional expenses | $215,428 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $259,984 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,133 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $317,961 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $605,078 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,392 |
| 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 | $89,121 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,885 |
| Total liabilities | $218,398 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $386,680 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $605,078 |