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Christmas Connection Inc

EIN 73-1223908 · Edmond, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT NO COST.

Income
$292,153
Spending
$615,487
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
6
Volunteers
1,071

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 111% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $214,265 spent. CHRISTMAS CONNECTION - MANY PARENTS SIMPLY CAN'T AFFORD CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND BASIC WINTER CLOTHING FOR THEIR CHILDREN, BUT WE BELIEVE NO FAMILY SHOULD BE DEPRIVED OF CHRISTMAS-MORNING MEMORIES. SHARING TREE'S FOUNDING PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO ESCAPE THEIR DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES AND PIC OUT GIFTS AND NEEDED ITEMS FOR EVERYONE IN THE HOME. WE OFFER NEW TOYS FOR CHILDRE, AS WELL AS CLOTHING, SHOES, COATS, BOOKS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FOR FAMILIES.
  2. CLASSROOM CONNECTION - OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS REQUIRES SCHOOL UNIFORMS, YET 83 PERCENT OF THE DISTRICT'S STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE LUNCHES DUE TO FAMILY INCOME AT OR BELOW POVERTY LEVEL. SHARING TREE FILLS THE GAP BY PROVIDING TWO UNIFORM SETS, ONE NEW AND ONE LIGHTLY USED, TO STUENTS WHO WOULDN'T OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD THEM. THIS EFFORT ENSURES THAT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM AND EARN THEIR EDUCATION.
  3. COMMUNITY CONNECTION - THIS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM OFFERS A DIGNIFIED SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, PROVIDING CLOTHES AND OTHER NECESSITIES IN A DEPARTMENT STORE-LIKE LAYOUT. EACH VISITOR IS ASSIGNED A PERSONAL SHOPPER WHO HELPS NAVIGATE THE STORE, ONCE CLIENTS ARE FINISHED, WE PACK UP THEIR ITEMS AND LOAD THEIR CARS FOR THEM - ALL AT NO COST.
  4. $200,518 spent. CHRISTMAS CONNECTION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LOW- INCOME FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OKLAHOMA WITH A DIGNIFIED, NO-COST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHRISTMAS CONNECTION,CRISIS CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. OUR FACILITY IS LAID OUT LIKE A DEPARTMENT STORE WHERE FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL CAN PERSONALLY SELECT ITEMS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, INCLUDING CLOTHING, SHOES,HOSEHOLD ITEMS, COATS, AND TOYS.
  5. CHRISTMAS CONNECTION WORKS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING LOW- INCOME FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CENTRAL OKLAHOMA WITH A DIGNIFIED, NO-COST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHRISTMAS CONNECTION,CRISIS CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. OUR FACILITY IS LAID OUT LIKE A DEPARTMENT STORE WHERE FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL CAN PERSONALLY SELECT ITEMS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, INCLUDING CLOTHING, SHOES,HOSEHOLD ITEMS, COATS, AND TOYS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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