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Connectus Foundation

EIN 92-1532952 · Williston, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CONNECTUS FOUNDATION IS TO MEANINGFULLY ADVOCATE FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY WHILE EXPANDING ACCESS TO SUPPORTS THAT HELP PEOPLE HEAL AND LIVE LIFE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

Income
$124,365
Spending
$118,513
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $23,221 spent. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY - 2 EVENTSNOT TODAY (SEPTEMBER-ADOLESCENT SUICIDE PREVENTION EVENT). 1,500 ADVOCACY TSHIRTS/MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED TO YOUTH. APPROXIMATELY 600 IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ACTUAL EVENT. FREE MEAL, PROTECTIVE INFORMATION, COPING SKILLS BOOTHS AND CONNECTION PROVIDED AT THE EVENTS ALL FREE TO THE PARTICIPANT.RUOK (MAY-COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT) APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SERVED WITH PROTECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE INFORMATION AS WELL AS IN PERSON MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT.OBJECTIVE OF ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES: INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND PROTECTIVE RESPONSES; TO AID IN HEALTHY COMMUNITY RESPONSES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH LIFE ADVERSITIES.
  2. $12,716 spent. GROUP THERAPY FUND: GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS AND A GRIEF CAMP ARE OFFERED TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FOR VARIOUS ADVERSITIES TO INCLUDE GRIEF AND LOSS, TRAUMA, ADDICTION, AND INCLUSION CHALLEGES. THESE GROUPS ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT IN AN EFFORT TO DECREASE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS.OBJECTIVE OF FREE GROUP THERAPY: TO DECREASE BARRIERS (FINANCIAL, INSURANCE, WAITLISTS) TO ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS AND INCREASING ACCESS AT THE TIME ONE NEEDS IT.
  3. $12,635 spent. HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FUNDS DISTRIBUTED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND PROMOTION OF QUALITY OF LIFE.OBJECT OF HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE: TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE ENGAGED IN BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES WHO ARE ACTIVELY TRYING TO COPE WITH LIVE ADVERSITIES TO INCREASE AND CONTINUE ACCESS WHEN SIGNIFICANT BARRIES ARE PRESENT.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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