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Connected Communities Inc

EIN 82-2573652 · Winchester, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceWeak43 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 468 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES, INC. IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER BY INVESTING IN FAMILIES ACROSS THE GLOBE. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AND SUPPORT MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHPS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLSECENTS, AND FAMILIES BASED ON THEIR OWN FAMILY GOALS AND CORE VALUES. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY GUIDING THEM THROUGH EVERYDAY LIFE SITUATIONS THAT INCLUDE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, RELATIONAL DIFFICULTIES AND / OR LACK OF A SUPPORT SYSTEM. WE WILL ULTIMATELY CREATE STRONG LEADERS WHO ARE COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS OTHERS, AND IN RETURN, WILL GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. BY BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER, WE IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES BEING SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
53
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$99,050, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 131% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 468 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 November 30, 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. $1.5 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MENTORING ACTIVITES PROVIDED IN OFFICE, COMMUNITY AND CLIENT HOMES. THESE INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED TO LOCAL DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, COURT-ORDERED SERVICES, MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND SELF-PAY ARRANGEMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on April 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 November 2024.

    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 January 2021.

    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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