Quality Connections Incorporated
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 176
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 86-1000271
Organization Overview
Quality Connections Incorporated is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Quality Connections Incorporated employed 176 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Quality Connections Incorporated 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, Quality Connections Incorporated generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES IN ORDER TO INCREASE BOTH THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QUALITY CONNECTIONS INC (QC) PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO ASSIST DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, DAY PROGRAMS, AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES. QC ASSISTS OUR CLIENTS IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS PROVIDING ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY WE TEACH MARKETABLE SKILLS ENABLING OUR CLIENTS TO OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.IN 2019, QC PROVIDED SERVICES TO 273 DISABLED PEOPLE, 90 TRAINED, 50 EMPLOYED, 45 STUDENTS SERVED, 35 WORKERS SUPPORTED AND 25 SUCCESSFULLY PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT.QC'S PHILOSOPHY IS TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS AND ABILITIES. WE USE THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED STAFF, APPROPRIATE SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION IN ORDER TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. OUR CLIENTS BENEFIT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:- INDIVIDUALS REFERRED ARE INTERVIEWED AND EVALUATED- RESUME, APPLICATION, AND INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES ARE PROVIDED- ASSISTANCE IN LEARNING APPROPRIATE WORK SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS IS PROVIDED IF APPROPRIATE- QC PERFORMS AN INDIVIDUALIZED JOB SEARCH TARGETING EMPLOYMENT SETTINGS THAT MATCH THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE'S STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES- FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ENSURE SUCCESS ON THE JOBOUR PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM HAS STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON SENSORIAL ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS. OUR MISSION FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISADVANTAGES IS FOR THEM TO BE SAFE AND HEALTHY, AND TO HAVE A SENSE OF BELONGING. OUR CLIENTS HAVE A FULL RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND BE SUCCESSFUL BY ENGAGING IN REAL LIFE SKILLS. OUR TRAINED INSTRUCTORS INVITE AND GUIDE INDIVIDUALS TO BE INDEPENDENT IN A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAM IS WELCOMING AND CREATIVE.THE GOAL OF QUALITY CONNECTIONS' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS IS TO INCREASE THE GROWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ALLOWING THEM TO BOTH CONTRIBUTE AND TO DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE CAPACITIES. QC'S FOCUS IS ON ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCES OF OUR CLIENTS WHICH OFFERS THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOTH MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AND VALUED IN OUR COMMUNITY.INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS ARE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST OUR RESIDENTS IN REFINING THEIR LIVING SKILLS IN ORDER TO INCREASE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL INDEPENDENCE.QUALITY CONNECTIONS' RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OFFER 2 LEVELS OF SERVICES:- QC'S GROUP HOMES ARE LICENSED AND MONITORED BY THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THEY OFFER A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS.- QC'S INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS ARE OFFERED TO APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING AND REFINING INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR OWN HOMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Armando Bernasconi President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $69,050 |
James Carpenter CFO | Officer | 40 | $62,424 |
Gretchen Povlsen Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Salas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Heick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Al White Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $452,665 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $566,753 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,019,418 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,809,820 |
| Investment income | $191 |
| 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 | $5,829,429 |
| 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. | $131,474 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $131,474 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,761,706 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $220,335 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,174 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,369 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $45,189 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,705 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $397,642 |
| Travel | $67,103 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $111 |
| Interest | $9,661 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,623 |
| Insurance | $162,193 |
| All other expenses | $138,852 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,264,576 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,059,600 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $427,505 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $18,944 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,967 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $942,726 |
| Total assets | $3,679,742 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $250,900 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $39,600 |
| 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 | $2,019,183 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,077 |
| Total liabilities | $2,325,760 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,353,982 |
| 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 | $3,679,742 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Quality Connections Incorporated has recieved totaling $35,596.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Northern Arizona Flagstaff, AZ PURPOSE: POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT | $20,520 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Geofamily Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: PROVIDE QUALITY SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $76 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Cerebral Palsy Of Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | $12,231,296 | $20,624,462 |
California Communications Access Foundation Oakland, CA | $50,718,300 | $18,764,665 |
Trybe Inc Oakland, CA | $6,930,985 | $20,805,295 |
Abilityfirst Pasadena, CA | $111,544,893 | $16,944,443 |
Acociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores Pasadena, CA | $7,509,911 | $13,337,051 |
Smith Agency Aurora, CO | $25,654,604 | $17,358,773 |
Colorado Springs Independence Center Colorado Springs, CO | $15,911,959 | $13,576,800 |
Challenged Athletes Inc San Diego, CA | $27,108,988 | $15,136,536 |
Starlight Childrens Foundation Culver City, CA | $15,437,142 | $12,239,496 |
Greeley Independence Stampede Inc Greeley, CO | $7,936,067 | $10,109,636 |
Shelter Box Usa Santa Barbara, CA | $5,432,596 | $10,986,340 |
Independent Living Resource Center Albuquerque, NM | $3,325,195 | $9,733,666 |