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Community Connections Inc

EIN 74-2384155 · Durango, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND COMPLEX NEEDS TO THE RESOURCES THEY CHOOSE TO LEAD HEALTHY AND FULFILLING LIVES.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
100
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$139,368, ceo

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, CARE PLANNING, AND MAKES REFERRALS TO OTHER RESOURCES FOR HEALTH FIRST COLORADO (COLORADO'S MEDICAID PROGRAM) MEMBERS WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFYING NEEDS: ELDERLY, BLIND AND DISABLED, PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS, MENTAL HEALTH, BRAIN INJURY, CHILDREN WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN. SEP ALSO OFFERS THE HOME CARE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM. HOME CARE ALLOWANCE IS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY, LOW INCOME AND/OR DISABLED COLORADO RESIDENTS. IT IS INTENDED TO HELP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AVOID PLACEMENT IN A NURSING HOME BY PAYING FOR UNSKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY.
  2. $894,627 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAMS SUCH AS EARLY INTERVENTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. EARLY INTERVENTION IS A PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO OFFERING INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO ENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF COGNITION, SPEECH, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL, MOTOR, VISION, HEARING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-HELP SKILLS, PARENT-CHILD OR FAMILY INTERACTIONS AND EARLY INDENTIFICATION, SCREENING, AND ASSEMENT SERVICES. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THE PERSON WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY AND HIS/HER FAMILY WHEN THE PERSON REMAINS WITHIN THE FAMILY HOME, THERBY PREVENTING OR DELAYING THE NEED FOR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT THAT IS UNWANTED BY THE PERSON OR THE FAMILY.
  3. $58,284 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) - SERVICES PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH ALTERNATIVE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS (SUCH AS FAMILY). SERVICES MAY ASSIST CAREGIVERS TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR ROLE OR SUPPORT ADULTS WITH IDD TO INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. PARTICIPANTS SET PERSONAL GOALS AND SELECT FROM A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO MEET THOSE GOALS. TYPICAL SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKING, RESPITE, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORTED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
  4. $2.3 million spent. Transfer of Assets to Our Own Lives

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 May 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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