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Childrens Connections Inc

EIN 75-2164325 · Lubbock, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS' MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FAMILIES, PROMOTE HEALTHY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG WELL-BEING.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
16
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$318,614, ceo, president (former)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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

    0 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 August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. BABIES 2 BE & UNDER 3S PROGRAM (B2BU3) - THE CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS B2BU3 PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 IN TEXAS, EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH THE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO THRIVE. SERVICES INCLUDE PRENATAL AND PARENTING EDUCATION, REFERRALS TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND PRACTICAL TOOLS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND POSITIVE PARENTING. BY SUPPORTING BOTH MOTHERS AND FATHERS, THE PROGRAM ENSURES THEY ARE WELL-PREPARED TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD. SINCE 2022, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED OVER 1,600 CLIENTS AND IS CURRENTLY ASSISTING 320 ACTIVE FAMILIES. A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALISTS PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, INCLUDING DOULAS, BEREAVEMENT DOULAS, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS, CHIROPRACTORS, LACTATION CONSULTANTS, NEWBORN CARE SPECIALISTS, MIDWIVES, NUTRITIONISTS, BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELORS, FAMILY SPECIALISTS, STRESS MANAGEMENT EXPERTS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS, CERTIFIED FAMILY LIFE SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. THE B2BU3 PROGRAM RECEIVES AN AVERAGE OF 50+ NEW CLIENT REFERRALS EACH MONTH FROM OTHER AGENCIES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND FRIENDS.
  2. $51,508 spent. CHILDREN'S CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HEARTS ADOPTION PROGRAM - PREGNANCY AND ADOPTION SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO PREGNANT WOMEN, ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AND BIRTH PARENTS, OFFERING A RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HOME STUDIES, POST-PLACEMENT REPORTS, COUNSELING, ADOPTION CONSULTATIONS, AND PARENTING EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE OR MORE INFANTS EACH YEAR, ALL PLACED FOR ADOPTION BY TEXAS BIRTH MOTHERS FACING CRISES. THESE INFANTS ARE PLACED BY BIRTH MOTHERS DIRECTLY IN LOVING, PREPARED HOMES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AVOIDING FOSTER CARE AND MULTIPLE PLACEMENTS. BIRTH MOTHERS RECEIVE FREE COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND ONGOING SUPPORT INDEFINITELY, WHILE ADOPTIVE PARENTS RESIDING IN TEXAS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH THE CHILD'S THIRD BIRTHDAY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 1987.

    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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