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Curative Connections Inc

EIN 39-0806435 · Green Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CURATIVE CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS FOR INDEPENDENCE. WE SERVE FAMILIES, YOUNG ADULTS, SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITH CONCERNS RELATED TO AGING, DEMENTIA, MENTAL HEALTH, BRAIN INJURY OR OTHER DISABILITY, OR BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
275
Volunteers
146
Highest pay
$163,337, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $5.6 million spent. CURATIVE CONNECTIONS HELPS PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, PEOPLE WITH NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS, OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, AND YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ADULT DAY CARE (INCLUDING DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC SERVICES), EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, SPECIALIZED LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. ADULT DAY SERVICES OFFER DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THAT BENEFIT FROM A SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SETTING TO ENGAGE WITH OTHERS, FIND MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THEIR DAYS, AND CONTINUE TO BE A PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY - WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING PEOPLE MAINTAIN THEIR COMMUNITY LIVING SITUATION THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IN 2024 WE SERVED 252 PEOPLE; HOURS OF OPERATIONS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 7AM-5:30PM. ALL PROGRAMS ARE CERTIFIED THROUGH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 95% OF THOSE ENROLLED MAINTAINED THEIR LIVING SITUATION IN 2024.TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDED 48,248 DISTINCT TRIPS THROUGH BROWN COUNTY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS, TRAVELING 551,561 MILES. THE PROGRAM USES 51 VOLUNTEERS AND 29 VEHICLES TO TRANSPORT PEOPLE TO AND FROM A VARIETY OF APPOINTMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM REMAIN CONNECTED, SAFE AND HEALTHY. 2024 - SERVED 916 PEOPLE.BRAIN REHAB AND WELLNESS OFFERS COGNITIVE TRAINING CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH NEUROLOGICAL IMPAIRMENTS AND THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. WE HAVE A TEAM OF BRAIN INJURY CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS AND AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST THAT DELIVER A UNIQUE OFFERING TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE THE ONLY PROVIDER OFFERING THIS KIND OF POST-ACUTE COGNITIVE TRAINING CLASSES. IN 2024 59 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED CLASSES. 93% OF THOSE IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR FUNCTIONAL COGNITIVE SKILLS. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM-3PM.YESTERYEAR VILLAGE, AN INNOVATIVE, CUTTING-EDGE AND PROACTIVE APPROACH TO CARE WAS OPENED IN 2024. YESTERYEAR VILLAGE IS A LEAP FORWARD IN REMINISCENT CARE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH MEMORY LOSS. THE VILLAGE CONCEPT SIMULATES AN ENVIRONMENT TARGETED AT PARTICIPANTS' YOUNGER YEARS, WHEN THEY WERE 18-30 YEAR OLD. BY OFFERING INVITING, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES IN A SAFE AND FAMILIAR SPACE PARTICIPANTS CAN NAVIGATE FREELY WHILE REFLECTING ON REMINISCENCE EXPERIENCES IN THE VILLAGE. THIS TYPE OF EXPERIENCE FOSTERS SELF-DIRECTION, ENCOURAGES HANDS-ON INTERACTIONS, AND ENCOURAGES SOCIAL INTERACTION. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THIS MODEL TO BE EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING ANXIETY, CONFUSION AND AGGRESSION WHICH ARE COMMON EMOTIONS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 June 1949.

    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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