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Community Connections Inc

EIN 92-0112719 · Ketchikan, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide individualized customer guided supports that encourage independence, community belonging, and quality of life.

Income
$13.6 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
217
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$261,604, former executive director

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $4.9 million spent. Children's Mental Health Program: Children's Mental Health offers children, youth, and their families an opportunity to work with trained professionals to address life's challenges. Services are selected based upon the needs and strengths identified by the parents, child, teachers, and our professionals during initial meetings. Services may include individual, family and group counseling, testing and medical consultations, and individual, family, and group supports. Therapeutic Foster Care wrap around services are a significant component of the offerings of the program.
  2. $3.6 million spent. Developmental Disabilities Program: Senior and Disability Services offers customized services for individuals with developmental disabilities in partnership with families. Services are individualized and designed by the individual served, family, and our service coordinators with the goal of meeting specific individual needs. Services may include supported living, supported employment, community-based habilitation, respite, and planning and coordination.
  3. $1.3 million spent. Older Alaskans and Adult Resource Services Program: Older Alaskans and Adult Resources offers individualized services for adults with physical disabilities, veterans, and seniors, in partnership with families, to assist customers in meeting their goals for living with dignity in their chosen homes and communities. Services are created and designed by the customer, family, and service coordinators, with the goal of meeting specific, individual needs. Services may include service coordination, respite, chore, and personal care.
  4. $762,529 spent. Early Learning Program: Early Learning Program serves families of children aged birth to three years who are experiencing developmental delays or who are "at risk" of developing delays. Services are designed to assist families in supporting their child's development. Services provide information about and evaluation of a child's development, provide special instruction and therapy for children, and offer information and support in locating other services and resources.

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 November 6, 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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