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Connectedly

EIN 22-2629856 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CONNECTEDLY STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORKS, REDUCES SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$706,500
Spending
$866,154
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
12
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$112,671, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $294,423 spent. GRANDFAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A MYRIAD OF SERVICES TO GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. CONNECTEDLY PROVIDES AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THE GRANDPARENTS WHO ARE RAISING THEM WITH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THESE FAMILIES. WE OFFER GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUPS, PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO ACCESS RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THESE SERVICES REACH OVER 37 FAMILIES WITH 66 CHILDREN.
  2. $161,700 spent. PHILLY FAMILIES READ TOGETHER IS AN INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM FOR GRANDPARENTS ENRICHING THE EDUCATION OF THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AND ALSO TO IMPROVE THE DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS OF GRANDPARENTS. PHILLY FAMILIES READ TOGETHER PROVIDES WEEKLY FAMILY LITERACY WORKSHOPS. THESE WORKSHOPS TEACH GRANDPARENTS HOW TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD READING, WRITING, SPEAKING, AND LISTENING SKILLS. WITH BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON OPTIONS, THIS PROGRAM SERVES 40 FAMILIES WITH 100+ INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $107,403 spent. HEALTHY LIVES COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT GROUPS CONNECT OLDER ADULTS WITH THEIR PEERS. THE WEEKLY GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY PEER LEADERS OR VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE TRAINED AND MENTORED BY CONNECTEDLY STAFF. MEMBERS DISCUSS COMMON CONCERNS, PROBLEM-SOLVE, PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. THE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS GAINED ARE PROVEN TO REDUCE OR STABILIZE DEPRESSION,INCREASE COPING SKILLS AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN THESE GROUPS WHICH MEET EITHER BY TELEPHONE OR IN-PERSON AT SENIOR CENTERS AND SUBSIDIZED APARTMENT BUILDINGS.
  4. $104,604 spent. HOMEBOUND GROUP TELEPHONE COUNSELING CONNECTS ISOLATED OLDER ADULTS WITH THEIR PEERS IN WEEKLY SESSIONS FACILITATED BY LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS. THESE GROUPS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND SAFETY NET SERVICES THROUGH CONSISTENT CONTACT TO IDENTIFY ISSUES, DISCUSS SOLUTIONS AND GIVE ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES BEFORE A CRISIS OCCURS. THIS PROGRAM REACHES 15 ISOLATED CLIENTS WEEKLY.
  5. HOMEBOUND GROUP TELEPHONE COUNSELING CONNECTS ISOLATED 104604. 0. 6107.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 June 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 September 1986.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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