Nonprofit · EIN 11-0017051
CONNECTION FUND INC
Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,562,553 | $11,863,625 | -$301,072 | $13,423,572 | $8,489,288 | $4,934,284 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,518,507 | $11,894,126 | -$375,619 | $14,905,273 | $9,667,358 | $5,237,915 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,700,607 | $10,469,497 | -$768,890 | $9,420,992 | $4,261,523 | $5,159,469 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,925
- Program service revenue
- $10,831,401
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,587
- Other revenue
- $435,227
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,273,808
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,497,179
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,096,169
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,072,602
- Travel
- $77,410
- Depreciation
- $521,182
- Program services (functional)
- $5,170,158
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,562,060
- Fundraising (functional)
- $131,407
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,905,273
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,423,572
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,489,288
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,934,284
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,810,542
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,934,284
- Gross receipts
- $11,589,821
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 23 | $421,373 | $0 | $136,135 |
| STEPHEN ABSHIRE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 23 | $307,057 | $0 | $55,897 |
| BETH CONNOR | CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 23 | $262,694 | $0 | $90,652 |
| KATHY SAVINO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 4 | $0 | $258,478 | $6,928 |
| JESSICA SMITH | SVP STRATEGY & INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 23 | $178,342 | $0 | $22,826 |
| SUSAN PHILLIPS | VP RISK & QI Highest-paid employee | 23 | $133,050 | $0 | $32,944 |
| KAREN CAMBOULIVES | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 23 | $129,231 | $0 | $26,109 |
| TERESA FERRARO | SVP PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 23 | $0 | $137,976 | $2,757 |
| ALISON FRIAR | VP FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 23 | $0 | $130,797 | $2,609 |
| GARY WALLACE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BOBRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN ZAMPARO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 23 | $384,768 | $0 | $43,192 |
| STEPHEN ABSHIRE | CFO Officer | 23 | $273,863 | $0 | $51,200 |
| BETH CONNOR | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 23 | $251,856 | $0 | $15,395 |
| KATHY SAVINO | COO Key employee | 4 | $0 | $247,839 | $14,966 |
| JESSICA SMITH | DEPUTY CHIEF OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 23 | $165,404 | $0 | $23,840 |
| TERESA FERRARO | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 27 | $0 | $121,973 | $36,127 |
| JOHN GORCYNSKI | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 27 | $125,208 | $0 | $20,275 |
| SUSAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, INFORMATION, RISK Highest-paid employee | 23 | $123,446 | $0 | $20,728 |
| ALISON FRIAR | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 27 | $0 | $123,659 | $7,178 |
| GARY WALLACE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BOBRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN ZAMPARO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 23 | $348,027 | $0 | $25,203 |
| STEPHEN ABSHIRE | CFO Officer | 23 | $248,098 | $0 | $40,249 |
| BETH CONNOR | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Key employee | 23 | $210,041 | $0 | $31,310 |
| KATHY SAVINO | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 4 | $0 | $216,095 | $6,483 |
| JESSICA SMITH | DEPUTY CHIEF OF CLINICAL D Highest-paid employee | 23 | $163,577 | $0 | $16,584 |
| PATRICK FALLON | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY JUST Highest-paid employee | 23 | $0 | $137,958 | $11,886 |
| SUSAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR OF QUALITY INSURA Highest-paid employee | 23 | $118,641 | $0 | $25,401 |
| MICHELE KLIMCZAK | AVP OF TRAINING AND GRANT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 23 | $106,153 | $0 | $12,235 |
| STEPHEN ANGLE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT COHN ESQ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY WALLACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BOBRICK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN ZAMPARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 ROSCOMMON DR STE 203, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457-7558
- In care of
- % CONN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE, 100 ROSCOMMON DRIVE 203, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN ABSHIRE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (860) 343-5500
- Website
- WWW.THECONNECTIONINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITTLESEY PC
Mission
SUPPORTING AND BENEFITTING THE PURPOSES, GOALS, AND MISSION OF THE CONNECTION, INC.: BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, CARING COMMUNITIES, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO COMMUNITY BASED 501(C)3SExpenses $3,432,984 · revenue $6,550,052
- THE PROGRAM LEASES & DEVELOPS REAL ESTATE THAT IS USED BY COMMUNITY BASED 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CONNECTION HAS A DEDICATED IN-HOUSE TRAINING BRANCH, THE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE PRACTICE, WHICH IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH.Expenses $1,737,174 · revenue $3,313,356
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-0017051
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,423,572
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,589,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,562,553 | $11,863,625 | $13,423,572 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,518,507 | $11,894,126 | $14,905,273 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,700,607 | $10,469,497 | $9,420,992 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,125,331 | $9,274,216 | $18,253,775 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-0017051).
Questions about CONNECTION FUND INC
- What is the EIN of CONNECTION FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTION FUND INC is 11-0017051.
- Is CONNECTION FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to CONNECTION FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does CONNECTION FUND INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CONNECTION FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONNECTION FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECTION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $421,373 (LISA DEMATTEIS-LEPORE, CEO).
- How much revenue does CONNECTION FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,562,553, expenses of $11,863,625 and total assets of $13,423,572 at year end.
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