Courageous Connections is located in Beaux Arts Village, WA. The organization was established in 2017. As of 12/2023, Courageous Connections employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Courageous Connections 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, Courageous Connections generated $1.4m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $106.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 71.9% per year over the past 2 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND UNIQUE ABILITIES THROUGH THE USE OF THERAPEUTIC, OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES INCLUDING INTERACTIONS WITH HORSES AND OTHER DOMESTICATED ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR EQUINE ENCOUNTERS PROGRAM CONSIST OF: EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING WHICH FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY WHICH INCLUDES A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER FOR DEEPER THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE, AND HORSE ESSENTIALS WHICH FOCUSES ON GENERAL HORSEMANSHIP. WE ALSO PROVIDE PERIODIC WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2023, WE PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 81 PARTICIPANTS IN 600 CLASSES AND 65 ATTENDEES IN 20 WORKSHOPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shelley Heathman-Lovell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $4,405 |
Kathy Sanders President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $2,458 |
Barbara Pardee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sue Eulau Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Lisa Hillis Director & Volunteer Coordinator | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,350,040 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,418 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,370,458 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $33,488 |
Investment income | $61 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $9,791 |
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 | $1,413,798 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,558 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,863 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,291 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,468 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $683 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,565 |
Advertising and promotion | $753 |
Office expenses | $3,894 |
Information technology | $1,250 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,232 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $447 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,578 |
Insurance | $10,438 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $106,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,813 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,439 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $784 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,305,928 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,357,964 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,329 |
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 | $3,329 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,354,635 |
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 | $1,357,964 |