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Kinnect

EIN 20-2727509 · Cleveland, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KINNECT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BUILT ON THE BELIEF THAT FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION OF STABILITY AND BELONGING. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, WE HAVE WORKED ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE, CAREGIVERS, AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN AND DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT VALUE CONNECTION OVER SEPARATION. EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTS OUR MISSION TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN KINSHIP CONNECTIONS AND INCLUSIVE SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR FAMILIES, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN WITH A VISION THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES HAVE A SENSE OF BELONGING, THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO THRIVE.

Income
$17.0 million
Spending
$16.5 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
85
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$168,195, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. KINNECT TO FAMILY (KTF) ENGAGES IN URGENT, DILIGENT FAMILY SEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT YOUTH WITH KIN-BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND CHOSEN-WHO CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT AND PERMANENCY. THROUGH INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES, KTF HELPS ENSURE THAT YOUTH REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW AND LOVE THEM.
  2. $12.7 million spent. OHIOKAN IS A FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE KINSHIP AND ADOPTION NAVIGATOR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BUILDING ON THE PREMISE THAT FAMILIES ARE INHERENTLY CAPABLE OF FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND CHALLENGES THEY FACE, THE OHIOKAN PROGRAM WILL TAKE AN INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING, AND GENUINE APPROACH TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND THEIR NETWORKS. THE YOUTH NAVIGATOR NETWORK (YNN) HELPS OHIO'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT WHO HAVE BEEN IN CARE OR RECENTLY TRANSITIONED OUT OF CARE NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND BUILD AND EXPANDED NETWORK OF CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT. BOTH OHIOKAN AND YNN ARE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THAT ARE MANAGED BY KINNECT.
  3. $872,451 spent. YOUTH CENTERED PERMANENCY ROUNDTABLE (YCPRT) IS AN INTERVENTION DESIGNED FOR YOUTH AGED 12 AND OLDER WHO HAVE BEEN IN CARE FOR A YEAR OR MORE, THESE STRUCTURED, STRENGTHS-BASED CONVERSATIONS BRING TOGETHER SUPPORTIVE ADULTS-CASEWORKER, FAMILY, MENTORS, AND SYSTEM PARTNERS TO EXPLORE OPTIONS, REMOVE BARRIERS AND BUILD LIFELONG CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH. YCPRT HELPS TO ENSURE EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS THE SUPPORT, STABILITY, AND BELONGING THEY DESERVE.
  4. $544,166 spent. TRAINING AND OTHER INCOME

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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