EIN 38-2608775

The Rainbow Connection

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Rainbow Connection makes dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening medical conditions and provides support services to the families. The organization focuses on granting wishes and providing families with the opportunity to share a positive experience. Additionally, the special response program offers emergency assistance such as utilities, clothing, food, transportation, housing and refers wish families to other agencies within the community.
Total revenues
$3,861,760
2022
Total expenses
$2,840,657
2022
Total assets
$5,278,483
2022
Num. employees
14
2022

Program areas at The Rainbow Connection

The Rainbow Connection is a unique and compassionate wish granting organization focusing on making dreams come true for families battling a life threatening medical condition. Granting wishes is a way of providing families The opportunity to share a positive experience together, making lasting memories along The way and providing hope of a brighter future.
The Rainbow Connection enhancement program provides needed distractions for these special children like happy packs during hospital stays, complimentary sporting/entertainment tickets, as well as a summer picnic and holiday party.
The Rainbow Connection special response program provides emergency assistance in The form of utilities, clothing, food, transportation, housing and other emergent needs. This program also refers The wish families to other agencies within The community to continue assistance.
Scholarship program - $1,000 scholarships each year for wish children taking college classes.

Who funds The Rainbow Connection

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Toni A Wisne FoundationUse Consistent With 501(c)(3) Status$50,000
Oakland CasualTo Provide Financial Assistance To Michigan Children With Life Threatening Medical Conditions. Additionally, To Provide Support Services To Eligible Wish Families in Need.$45,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$39,500
...and 28 more grants received totalling $345,479

Personnel at The Rainbow Connection

NameTitleCompensation
Ingrid TodtExecutive Director$100,775
George MillerPast Executive Director$121,521
Rebecca NeumanPresident$0
Ryan GiacoloneImmediate Past President$0
Robert BavaSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Rainbow Connection

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,679,287
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$130,032
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-289
Net income from fundraising events$52,730
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,861,760

Form 990s for The Rainbow Connection

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-05-25990View PDF
2019-122021-01-12990View PDF
2018-122019-08-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Toni A Wisne Foundation
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Republic National Distributing Company Foundation
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Toni A Wisne Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Public health orgsHealth organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
HealthChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
621 W University
Rochester, MI 48307
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
County
Oakland County, MI
Website URL
rainbowconnection.org/ 
Phone
(248) 601-9474
IRS details
EIN
38-2608775
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
E86: Patient Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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