Community Connection Place
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Community Connection Place envisions University Place as a community filled with thriving children, active families and engaged seniors who invest in one another for common future. We also envision a new multi-generational community center that provides all residents with opportunities for education, recreation and social connections. We gather and use resources to provide services, programs and events that recognizes, develops and utilizes the full potential residing in each person. We fulfill our vision and mission and meet the needs of our community by specifically engaging members of the community who have become isolated by social and economic barriers. We see those who feel invisible and welcome them to become active, valued members of the community all while helping our community leaders to become aware and responsive to the needs of our broad and diverse base of residents. The primary goals of Community Connection Place are to provide immediate services to those in need in our
- Income
- $273,414
- Spending
- $272,155
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 59% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
- $233,979 spent. Community Connection Place envisions University Place as a community filled with thriving children, active families and engaged seniors who invest in one another for common future. We also envision a new multi-generational community center that provides all residents with opportunities for education, recreation and social connections. We gather and use resources to provide services, programs and events that recognizes, develops and utilizes the full potential residing in each person. We fulfill our vision and mission and meet the needs of our community by specifically engaging members of the community who have become isolated by social and economic barriers. We see those who feel invisible and welcome them to become active, valued members of the community all while helping our community leaders to become aware and responsive to the needs of our broad and diverse base of residents. The primary goals of Community Connection Place are to provide immediate services to those in need in our
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2023.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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