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EIN 38-4043924

Connect Us

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Bridgeport
State
Connecticut
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
The mission is to bring together suburban and urban neighbors in partnership to improve the quality of outcomes for young people living in communities of concentrated poverty. Connect-Us youth programs are designed to compliment formal education with afterschool growth opportunities that expand the vistas of youth living in Bridgeport, CT.
Total revenues
$504,368
2024
Total expenses
$499,507
2024
Total assets
$528,577
2024
Num. employees
12
2024

Program areas at Connect Us

Connect-Us has 3 components to its overall mission: 1. C-U on Stage designed for youths ages 5 to 25 to work together to create performances as well as learn to be punctual, dependable and part of an ensemble. 2. Youth Leadership Team designed for young adults ages 15 to 25 who are interested in becoming civic leaders in their communities. 3. Connect-Us Academy for young people ages 16 to 21 who want to cultivate skills and learn to work in a professional business setting.

Who funds Connect Us

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$100,000
Fairfield County's Community FoundationFor General Support.$65,400
Tsunami FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$25,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Connect Us

NameTitleCompensation
Pamela A. LewisFounder and Executive Director$146,935
Pam HaferDirector of Finance and Operations

Financials for Connect Us

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$488,668
Program services$317
Investment income and dividends$15,383
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$504,368

Form 990s for Connect Us

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-122025-02-21990View PDF
2023-122024-02-23990View PDF
2022-122023-02-13990View PDF
2021-122022-02-24990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $65,400 from Fairfield County's Community Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1000 Lafayette Blvd 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Website URL
connectusct.org/ 
Phone
(203) 864-3876
IRS details
EIN
38-4043924
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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