Trusting Connections
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 49% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Trusting Connection is a non-profit organization that was founded with the mission to support and empower people with disabilities as they navigate the lives of their choosing. We operate under the core values of Community, Agency, and Social Justice. Community is one of our core values because we believe that through community support and resources, all people can lead meaningful and fruitful lives. Agency represents the necessity for all people to be able to make informed choices about the direction of their lives. Lastly, we are a social justice organization because we are passionate about serving individuals who have, for so long, been underserved, cast-out, and ignored in mainstream society. We are dedicated to ensuring that the people we serve are empowered, informed, and supported in all areas of their lives
- Income
- $433,862
- Spending
- $344,291
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $122,413, ceo
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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Spending floor
0 of 1549% of spending went to programs.
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: 16 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 2 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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)
- $167,741 spent. Trusting Connections philosophy of service is based on the core values of Community, Agency, and Social Justice to ensure that every person may live free and productive lives. Our Supported Living Program is designed to ensure that individuals have the support they need to make meaningful life choices and live how they want. Supported Living Services (SLS) is a program for developmentally disabled adults, designed to train them in skills that help keep them healthy and safe in their homes and community. There are three types of services: Training (domestic, personal, and community skills), ersonal Support/Case Management (Coordinating Community services such as SSI, MediCal, In Home Supportive Services IHSS), 4-hour Support Information & Coordination (staffing, medical, coordination, etc.)
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 December 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on April 15, 2025.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 May 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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