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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2727509

KINNECT

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44114

Financials

$14M$14M2023$15.2M$15.1M2024$17M$16.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KINNECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$17,042,058$16,511,711$530,347$3,054,210$1,544,348$1,509,862
December 31, 2024990$15,185,249$15,136,208$49,041$2,740,937$1,761,422$979,515
December 31, 2023990$13,965,153$14,029,780-$64,627$2,724,181$1,793,707$930,474
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$582,169
of which government grants
$419,980
Program service revenue
$16,431,086
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$6,348
Other revenue
$28,803

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$168,195
Other salaries and wages
$5,078,842
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,522,735
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$227,972
Occupancy
$82,171
Travel
$234,480
Depreciation
$40,949
Program services (functional)
$16,374,325
Management and general (functional)
$115,296
Fundraising (functional)
$22,090

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,740,937
Total assets, end of year
$3,054,210
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,544,348
Net assets, end of year
$1,509,862
Land, buildings and equipment
$79,649
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,504,862
Net assets with donor restrictions
$5,000
Gross receipts
$17,072,715
Employees
85
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
OH

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON DEINHARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$168,195
SUSAN HUGHESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MEGAN FELLINGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ARLENE TOWARNICKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GRANT KEATINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID BOONE JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NANCY ROLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DENISE COATSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MORGAN PEASEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHERINE BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JO TATARKODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DORI NELSON-HOLLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON DEINHARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$149,410
SUSAN HUGHESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MEGAN FELLINGERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIMBERLY BELLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ARLENE TOWARNICKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GRANT KEATINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID BOONE JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NANCY ROLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DENISE COATSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MORGAN PEASEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHERINE BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JO TATARKODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHANNON DEINHARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$144,471
SUSAN HUGHESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MEGAN FELLINGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIMBERLY BELLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JONATHON HENRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARLENE TOWARNICKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY KILBANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GRANT KEATINGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID BOONE JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RON POLLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NANCY ROLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DENISE COATSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1427 E 36TH ST STE 4203F, CLEVELAND, OH 44114-4170
In care of
% SHANNON DEINHART
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHANNON DEINHART, 1427 E 36TH STREET 4203F, CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Signed the 990
SHANNON DEINHART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(216) 692-1161
Return prepared by
MALONEY NOVOTNY LLC

Mission

KINNECT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BUILT ON THE BELIEF THAT FAMILY IS THE FOUNDATION OF STABILITY AND BELONGING. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, WE HAVE WORKED ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE, CAREGIVERS, AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN AND DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT VALUE CONNECTION OVER SEPARATION. EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORTS OUR MISSION TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN KINSHIP CONNECTIONS AND INCLUSIVE SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR FAMILIES, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN WITH A VISION THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES HAVE A SENSE OF BELONGING, THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO THRIVE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KINNECT TO FAMILY (KTF) ENGAGES IN URGENT, DILIGENT FAMILY SEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT TO IDENTIFY AND CONNECT YOUTH WITH KIN-BOTH BIOLOGICAL AND CHOSEN-WHO CAN PROVIDE SUPPORT AND PERMANENCY. THROUGH INNOVATIVE TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES, KTF HELPS ENSURE THAT YOUTH REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW AND LOVE THEM.
    Expenses $2,219,056 · revenue $2,214,663
  • OHIOKAN IS A FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE KINSHIP AND ADOPTION NAVIGATOR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BUILDING ON THE PREMISE THAT FAMILIES ARE INHERENTLY CAPABLE OF FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND CHALLENGES THEY FACE, THE OHIOKAN PROGRAM WILL TAKE AN INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING, AND GENUINE APPROACH TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND THEIR NETWORKS. THE YOUTH NAVIGATOR NETWORK (YNN) HELPS OHIO'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT WHO HAVE BEEN IN CARE OR RECENTLY TRANSITIONED OUT OF CARE NAVIGATE SYSTEMS, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND BUILD AND EXPANDED NETWORK OF CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT. BOTH OHIOKAN AND YNN ARE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH THAT ARE MANAGED BY KINNECT.
    Expenses $12,738,652 · revenue $12,839,968
  • YOUTH CENTERED PERMANENCY ROUNDTABLE (YCPRT) IS AN INTERVENTION DESIGNED FOR YOUTH AGED 12 AND OLDER WHO HAVE BEEN IN CARE FOR A YEAR OR MORE, THESE STRUCTURED, STRENGTHS-BASED CONVERSATIONS BRING TOGETHER SUPPORTIVE ADULTS-CASEWORKER, FAMILY, MENTORS, AND SYSTEM PARTNERS TO EXPLORE OPTIONS, REMOVE BARRIERS AND BUILD LIFELONG CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH. YCPRT HELPS TO ENSURE EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS THE SUPPORT, STABILITY, AND BELONGING THEY DESERVE.
    Expenses $872,451 · revenue $1,262,500
  • TRAINING AND OTHER INCOME
    Expenses $544,166 · revenue $136,410

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2727509
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P31)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,054,210
Income (IRS master file)
$17,072,715

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$17,042,058$16,511,711$3,054,210XML
990December 2024$15,185,249$15,136,208$2,740,937XML
990December 2023$13,965,153$14,029,780$2,724,181XML
990December 2022$13,938,314$13,886,906$2,465,653IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 20-2727509).

Questions about KINNECT

What is the EIN of KINNECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KINNECT is 20-2727509.
Is KINNECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to KINNECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KINNECT 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 KINNECT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KINNECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KINNECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHANNON DEINHART.
Who are the officers and directors of KINNECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $168,195 (SHANNON DEINHART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KINNECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,042,058, expenses of $16,511,711 and total assets of $3,054,210 at year end.

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