2025-10-30T10:52:37-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 475 REGENCY PARK SUITE 175 OFALLON IL 62269 990 2024-01-01 431859283 CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS CONN 6369408027 3000 LITTLE HILLS EXPRESSWAY 102 STCHARLES MO 633013724 BRANDILYN JAHNKE CEO 6369408027 2025-10-30 1 0 ERIKA MARTINEZ P02297196 6182331200 2025-10-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRANDILYN JAHNKE 3000 LITTLE HILLS EXPRESSWAY 102 STCHARLES MO 633013724 3940058 0 X HTTPS://CONNECTIONSTOSUCCESS.ORG/ X 2001 MO CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS FULFILLS ITS VISION OF BEING A LEADER IN EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR TRANSFORMATION TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ITS MISSION OF INSPIRING FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING HOPE, RESOURCES, AND A PLAN. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A HOLISTIC FAMILY OF SERVICES UNDER OUR PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LIFE TRANSFORMATION COACHING, LINKAGES TO EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, JOB READINESS SKILLS, MENTORING AND SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND GOAL SETTING. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN THE ST. LOUIS, ST. CHARLES, COLUMBIA, AND KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREAS. 15 15 45 550 0 0 3198870 3799414 86940 123844 255 10570 -41305 -74774 3244760 3859054 184171 204151 0 0 1421686 1816739 0 0 251406 915467 1109346 2521324 3130236 723436 728818 1580196 2164100 622919 482666 957277 1681434 X WE INSPIRE FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING HOPE, RESOURCES AND A PLAN. 0 0 2332368 204151 0 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PPD) TRAINING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PPD) TRAINING IS A 60-HOUR CURRICULUM MODELED AFTER THE EVIDENCE-BASED READY4WORK (DEVELOPED BY PUBLIC/PRIVATE VENTURES) AND THINKING FOR A CHANGE (T4C), BOTH INTEGRATED, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGE PROGRAMS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED FOR THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. PPD TRAINING HELPS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT OR "SOFT" SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT (INCLUDING COMMUNICATION AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP SKILLS). PPD PRESENTS A TRAINING EXPERIENCE THAT HAS TRANSFORMATIVE POWER FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS, YOUTH, RETURNING CITIZENS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE SEEKING CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND STRIVING TOWARD ECONOMIC STABILITY.OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE UPON COMPLETION OF THIS TRAINING INCLUDE:RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD TRAINING: INTRODUCED IN 2011 TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ABSENTEE FATHERS, THIS PROGRAM EQUIPS DADS WITH THE TOOLS TO BECOME ENGAGED, RESPONSIBLE PARENTS. THE TRAINING IS DELIVERED THROUGH AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATED BY CERTIFIED TRAINERS. THIS TRAINING IS INTEGRATED INTO THE CTS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.CAREER CONNECT: A UNIQUE JOB CLUB FOR PARTICIPANTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT, FACILITATED WEEKLY BY JOB DEVELOPER/EDUCATION SPECIALISTS. CAREER CONNECT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SHADOWING, NETWORKING, MENTORING, UPDATING RSUMS AND CASE MANAGEMENT PLANS, CONDUCTING ONLINE JOB SEARCHES, AND PARTICIPATING IN MOCK INTERVIEWS. THIS WEEKLY GATHERING IS ESPECIALLY HELPFUL TO THOSE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES IN THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPUTER LAB AT THE CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS OFFICE.MENTORING: OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN OUR PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN 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 VARIETY OF WAYS.CONNECT GROUP: BI-WEEKLY MEETINGS WHERE CTS STAFF, MENTORS, AND PARTICIPANTS COME TOGETHER FOR A LIGHT MEAL, CONVERSATION, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.TRANSPORTATION: A VAN SERVICE PROVIDED BY CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES TRAVELING TO AND FROM CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS OFFICES, JOB INTERVIEWS, JOB FAIRS, AND OTHER APPROVED RESOURCES OR APPOINTMENTS.WHEELS FOR SUCCESS: A UNIQUE CAR OWNERSHIP PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH VEHICLES DONATED TO CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ARE AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO ACHIEVE MILESTONES IN THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 86261 0 123844 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. 64876 0 0 DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIDWEST AND KANSAS CITY: SUPPORTS UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED WOMEN IN ACHIEVING ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND THRIVING IN BOTH WORK AND LIFE, THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STYLING SERVICES. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED OVER 30,000 WOMEN. CURRENTLY, BOUTIQUES IN ST. CHARLES AND KANSAS CITY SERVE MORE THAN 1,000 WOMEN EACH YEAR.OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO WOMEN COMING THROUGH DRESS FOR SUCCESS INCLUDE:STYLING SERVICES: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES BUSINESS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO WOMEN PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT, WITH REFERRALS RECEIVED FROM OVER 200 NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THROUGH A PERSONAL STYLING EXPERIENCE WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER, EACH WOMAN RECEIVES A LIKE-NEW BUSINESS SUIT WITH ALL ACCESSORIES. PROFESSIONAL WOMENS' GROUP (PWG): A JOB RETENTION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL WOMEN WHO HAVE GAINED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PRACTICAL INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION TO ACHIEVE SELF-DEFINED SUCCESS IN CAREER AND LIFE. PWG MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY IN THE EVENING TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT.CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND WORKFORCE READINESS. 2483505 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X THE CHARITY CFO 3143900220 1310 PAPIN ST SUITE 300 ST LOUIS MO 63103 WENDY SAVLIN VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JEFF MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ERIC MADKINS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MADELINE FRANZ BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 CARLA SMOCKS BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 ROSALINA SYAHRIAR BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 REV ROBIN MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 POONNASA CORN PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 LESLIE A BOE SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH J LAWSON TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MOERSCH PRESIDENT (TERM END 3/24) 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DR TYJUAN LEE BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA MARBLE BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MELANIE O'BRIEN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 LAQUINTA SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 VIRGINIA VAN BERKUM BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 BRANDILYN JAHNKE CEO 40.00 X 116046 0 4566 116046 0 4566 1 0 0 0 0 213982 2055127 1530305 3799414 PROGRAM FEES 900099 123844 123844 123844 10570 10570 3570 213982 81004 -77434 -77434 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 2660 2660 2660 3859054 123844 0 -64204 X 134615 134615 69536 69536 124566 107856 7228 9482 1447303 1253154 83983 110166 28747 24517 2831 1399 91914 78388 9052 4474 124209 108063 6962 9184 12028 12028 125430 125430 329981 216602 99968 13411 725 725 60380 57973 438 1969 58953 39523 16983 2447 280938 198624 10929 71385 74781 59079 9241 6461 308 308 701 701 7719 6706 423 590 55291 48837 2694 3760 REPAIRS 43354 39897 792 2665 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 27042 15618 746 10678 STAFF TRAINING 19810 17001 2809 MISCELLANEOUS 11905 6791 4588 526 3130236 2483505 395325 251406 277689 217653 421281 749851 55401 498623 185578 329429 41694 37033 34153 37265 241574 234630 14664 6944 549736 287302 1580196 2164100 122218 213659 1500 0 499201 269007 622919 482666 X 957277 1046434 635000 957277 1681434 1580196 2164100 X 728818 -4661 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 4050531 2739472 2060779 3198870 3804414 15854066 4050531 2739472 2060779 3198870 3804414 15854066 1891471 13962595 185 33 11 255 10570 11054 5778 57 42585 10248 2660 61328 15926448 655048 0.87670 0.89930 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 5,778. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 57. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 42,585. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 10,248. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 2,660. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 34801 34801 0 206773 199829 6944 6944 DEPOSITS 22882 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE 260184 ADVANCES 4236 287302 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE 269007 269007 X 3864054 5000 5000 3859054 0 3859054 3139897 5000 4661 9661 3130236 0 3130236 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR ANY OPEN TAX YEAR. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INVENTORY REVALUATION 4,661. STL TRIBUTE TO SUCESS 146284 145084 1200 10000 5000 36081 KC TRIBUTE TO SUCCESS 54538 52168 2370 10000 5000 7089 1 16730 16730 7834 217552 213982 3570 20000 10000 51004 81004 -77434 1 HIGH ASPIRATIONS INC 6320 BROOKSIDE PLAZA 263 KANSAS CITY MO 63113 810673432 501(C)(3) 91249 0 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) I AM KING FOUNDATION 4205 EUCLID AVE KANSAS CITY MO 64130 473038361 501(C)(3) 43366 0 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) 2 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 486 69536 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 CHANGE WAS MADE TO THE BYLAWS TO INCLUDE THE VICE PRESIDENT AND THEIR ROLE WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS HAS AN EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE TO MONITOR AND RESOLVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOTH BOARD AND STAFF ARE ASKED IF THERE ARE CONFILICTS AND ARE ASKED TO REPORT THEM AS THEY ARISE. STAFF SIGN AN ACKNOLEDGMENT RECOGNIZING THE POLICY IN THE HANDBOOK. BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TOP MANAGEMENT SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,898. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,898. CONTRACTUAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 192,467. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 82,700. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 11,917. TOTAL EXPENSES 287,084. CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,135. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,370. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,494. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,999. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INVENTORY REVALUATION -4,661. FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C THERE WERE NO CHANGES IN THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESSES DURING THE YEAR.