H E A R T S Connection is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 06/2023, H E A R T S Connection employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. H E A R T S Connection 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 06/2023, H E A R T S Connection generated $360.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $337.6k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. H.E.A.R.T.S. CONNECTION PROVIDES A FAMILY RESCOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
H.E.A.R.T.S. CONNECTION IS A PARENT DRIVEN ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON FAMILY ISSUES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORT, MATERIALS AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Gjerde President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Hartnett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Gomez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stefan Waggoner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Knotts-Martin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debra Acosta Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,026 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,827 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $339,511 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,691 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $360,359 |
| 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. | $32,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $187,163 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,551 |
| 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 | $20,362 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,000 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,074 |
| Travel | $1,218 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,071 |
| Insurance | $6,850 |
| All other expenses | $5,583 |
| Total functional expenses | $337,614 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,166 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $66,863 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,655 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,771 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $195,455 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,552 |
| 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 | $16,552 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $173,543 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,360 |
| 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 | $195,455 |