Connectikids Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
INSPIRING HARTFORD'S CHILDREN TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES; EMBRACE HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING SUCCESSFUL MENTORS, INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING, ENRICHING ACTIVITIES, AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENTS.
- Income
- $459,051
- Spending
- $669,114
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 151
- Highest pay
- $100,461, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $212,507 spent. CONNECTIKIDS' TUTORING AND MENTORING PROGRAM EMPOWERS STUDENTS BY PAIRING THEM WITH CARING, COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS FROM OUR NETWORK OF TEN PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, CORPORATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. CONNECTIKIDS SERVED 162 CHILDREN DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR. FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:STUDENTS MEET WEEKLY FOR 6075 MINUTES IN ONE-ON-ONE OR SMALL GROUP SESSIONS WITH VOLUNTEER TUTORS WHO ALSO SERVE AS MENTORS. THESE SESSIONS PROVIDE CRITICAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT WHILE FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH AND CONFIDENCE. THROUGH THESE RELATIONSHIPS, STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING THEM TO THINK BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND FUTURE CAREERS.FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:OLDER STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ENGAGING GROUP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO EXPLORE HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. THESE EXPERIENCES ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO ENVISION THEIR FUTURES AND SET GOALS FOR SUCCESS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME.BY COMBINING ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE WITH MENTORSHIP, CONNECTIKIDS HELPS STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS, ASPIRATIONS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.
- $86,426 spent. THE AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH STEM, ART, CULINARY ARTS, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, INCLUDING CAREER READINESS. CONNECTIKIDS SERVED 65 CHILDREN FOR ENRICHMENT IN 2024-2025. ENRICHMENT OFFERINGS: HARTBEAT ENSEMBLE - KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE STUDENTS LEARNED HOW TO USE TABLEAUS AND OTHER PHYSICAL THEATER TECHNIQUES IN BUILDING A THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATION, STUDENTS FOUND SOLUTIONS TO TOUGH PROBLEMS THROUGH IMPROV AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS TO SEE HOW THEY, REGARDLESS OF AGE, CAN TAKE PART IN SOLVING PROBLEMS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM. EXCHANGES - THE PROGRAM "EXCHANGES" PUTS A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HOW MUSIC IS CONNECTED TO OTHER SUBJECTS, ARTS, AND STORYTELLING. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES LIVE GUITAR PERFORMANCES AND INTERACTIVE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MUSIC THAT ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO FIND INSPIRATION IN MUSIC, MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MUSIC AND OTHER SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL SUCH AS HISTORY, LANGUAGE, PAINTING, STORYTELLING, AND MORE. AFTER SCHOOL OUTDOOR LEARNING ADVENTURE (ASOLA) PROGRAM AT INDIAN ROCK NATURE PRESERVE - THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTERS OF CONNECTICUT OFFERS DIVERSE, HANDS-ON, AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE THE APPRECIATION AND ENJOYMENT OF NATURE IN YOUR STUDENTS. FIELD TRIPS TAKE PLACE AT THE INDIAN ROCK NATURE PRESERVE USING THE PRESERVES 280-ACRES WITH TRAILS, A SCENIC POND, AND FARM. OUR 3RD-5TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THEIR SITE LOCATION TO RECEIVE ENRICHMENT FOCUSED ON NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY, NATURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND WILDLIFE. UCONN JUMP - THE GOAL OF THE JUST US MOVING PROGRAM (JUMP) EDUCATED THE STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THESE FUN-FILLED PROGRAMS INCLUDE A SECTION ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EDUCATION THAT INCLUDES HARVESTING A GUIDED MOVEMENT SEGMENT. SPECTRUM IN MOTION - SPECTRUM IN MOTION DANCE THEATER ENSEMBLE, INC. DRAWS FROM THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNIQUES FROM MODERN TO BALLET AND TRADITIONAL DANCE FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH, CLASSICAL TO CONTEMPORARY, ORGANIC, AND SOMATIC TO OUR BODY INTELLIGENCE. EACH STEP WE TAKE NURTURES CREATIVITY AND BUILD CONNECTIONS, ENSURING EVERYONE FEELS WELCOME AND VALUED.
- $139,163 spent. CONNECTIKIDS' SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERS AN EXCITING ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 28. THIS FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM COMBINES A HANDS-ON ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WITH ENGAGING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, CREATING A DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:ACADEMIC LEARNING - STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THEMATIC, INTEGRATED LESSONS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN CORE SKILLS WHILE MAKING LEARNING FUN AND MEANINGFUL.ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES - AFTERNOONS ARE FILLED WITH INTERACTIVE CLASSES IN ARTS, MUSIC, SPORTS, AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY AND EXPLORATION.ENGAGING EXPERIENCE - OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE CURIOSITY, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.CONNECTIKIDS ENSURES THAT EVERY CHILD ENJOYS A SUMMER FILLED WITH LEARNING, DISCOVERY, AND GROWTH.CONNECTIKIDS SERVED 95 CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER OF 2025.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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