EIN 43-1859283

Connections To Success

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
39
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Connections To Success empowers individuals to achieve economic independence through personal and professional development, workforce readiness, and business clothing assistance.
Total revenues
$2,152,093
2022
Total expenses
$2,375,302
2022
Total assets
$914,703
2022
Num. employees
39
2022

Program areas at Connections To Success

Pathways To Success: a comprehensive personal and professional development course serving adults (men and women) transitioning from generational poverty, incarceration or domestic violence. Services include workforce readiness training, cognitive skills building, job placement and retention, health & wellness, financial education, skills training and transitional employment. Outcomes include full-time employment, stable housing, improved health, family reunification and financial stability.other programs available upon completion of this training include:responsible fatherhood training: this service was added in 2011 based on the need of absentee dads To become functioning fathers To their children. This is accomplished through an evidence based curriculum developed by the national partnership for community leadership and facilitated by certified trainers.breakfast club: a unique job club for participants seeking employment facilitated weekly by the employment specialist and job coach with opportunities for job shadowing, networking, mentoring, financial education, updates To the case management plan and other informational interviews. This weekly gathering is especially helpful To those having difficulties in the job search process. Participants also have access To the computer lab at the Connections To Success office.mentoring: this service is offered through a program called 'Connections To living'. Many project studies have cncluded that Success is enhanced when mentoring is incorporated into a holistic rehabilitation program such as the one offered at Connections. Volunteer mentors engage with participants in a number of ways.connect group: weekly meetings where mentors and participants come together for a light meal, conversation, workshops and other social activities.transportation: a van service provided by Connections To Success To participants limited by lack of personal transportation. Assistance includes traveling to/from Connections To Success offices, job interviews, job fairs, and other approved resources/appointments.wheels for Success: a unique car ownership program providing vehicles donated To Connections To Success, then awarded To participants achieving milestones in their career development plans.
Program replication: provides training and technical assistance To third party organizations in replicating pathways To Success program. Currently are engaged with four agencies located in wentzville, mo, salina, ks, topeka, ks, and casper, wy in replicating pathways program.
Dress for Success midwest and Kansas city: provides business clothing and accessories To low-income women preparing for employment. Referrals are received from over 200 nonprofits throughout the region. Each woman receives a like-new business suit with all accessories. This program has served over 25,000 women since beginning. Currently, boutiques in st. charles, st. louis and Kansas city serve over 1,500 women each year. Other services available To women coming through dress for Success include:professional womens' group (pwg): pwg is a job retention program designed for entry level women once they are employed To provide a network of support, practical information and inspiration To achieve self-defined Success in career and life. Pwg meetings are held once a month in the evening To provide on-going support.

Who funds Connections To Success

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC)Restricted Purpose A$55,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$35,000
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$27,963
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Connections To Success

NameTitleCompensation
Brandi JahnkeChief Executive Officer
Brad LambertChief Operations Officer and Co - Founder$77,001
Carla EvansVice President Strategy and Special Projects
Rachael MeuserDirector of Business Development
Brandilyn JahnkePast Chief Executive Officer / Executive Vice President$87,506
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Connections To Success

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,060,779
Program services$87,418
Investment income and dividends$11
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-38,700
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42,585
Total revenues$2,152,093

Form 990s for Connections To Success

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-09-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-16990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC)
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3000 Little Hills Expy 102
Stcharles, MO 63301
Metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL
Website URL
connectionstosuccess.org/ 
Phone
(636) 940-8027
IRS details
EIN
43-1859283
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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