Nonprofit · EIN 85-2974889
CONNECT COMMUNITY
Tax-exempt · LUMBERTON, NC 28358
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $174,807 | $128,701 | $46,106 | $223,919 | $0 | $223,919 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $123,323 | $112,597 | $10,726 | $181,508 | $3,742 | $177,766 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $185,467 | $152,755 | $32,712 | $284,483 | $1,309 | $283,174 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $174,800
- Other revenue
- $7
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,398
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,398
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $26,325
- Occupancy
- $6,346
- Printing, publications and postage
- $128
- Other expenses
- $27,504
- Program services (functional)
- $123,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $181,508
- Total assets, end of year
- $223,919
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $223,919
- Cash, savings and investments
- $220,883
- Gross receipts
- $174,807
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanda Merritt | Executive Director | 40 | $64,050 |
| Laila Watson | CONNECT Girls Coordinator | 8 | $4,348 |
| Dr SaVon Maultsby | Chair Director | 2 | $0 |
| Krystle Melvin | Secretary Director | 2 | $0 |
| Tammie Martin | Treasurer Director | 4 | $0 |
| Rhiannon Chavis-Wanson | Program Planning Chair Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanda Merritt | Executive Director | 40 | $61,200 | $3,900 |
| Espino Yamileth | Program Coordinator | 40 | $4,800 | $0 |
| Tyra Jerald | CONNECT Girls Coordinator | 20 | $4,248 | $0 |
| SaVon Maultsby | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Krystle Melvin | President | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanda Merritt | Executive Director | 40 | $56,700 |
| DMya Striblin | Program Coordinator | 40 | $18,736 |
| Tyra Jerald | CONNECT Girls Coordinator | 20 | $5,376 |
| SaVon Maultsby | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Krystle Melvin | President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 210 E 2ND ST, LUMBERTON, NC 28358-5620
- In care of
- % KEWANDA MERRITT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 349, Lumberton NC 28359
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kewanda Merritt, 210 E Second Street, Lumberton NC 28358
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kewanda Merritt, Executive Director
- Website
- www.connectcmty.org
- Return prepared by
- Faith Bynum CPA PC
Mission
CONNECT Community Inc. was formed to support adolescents and their families by connecting them to programs resources and opportunities that promote positive life outcomes. The organization exists to empower youth ages 1024 and their support systems including caregivers educators and community members through purposeful learning experiences relationship-building and access to essential services. Its primary goal is to help adolescents successfully transition into adulthood by fostering personal development strengthening family connections and increasing access to educational social and emotional support networks. The organization collaborates with schools community partners and service providers to create nurturing environments that encourage resilience self-sufficiency and long-term success.
Program accomplishments
- Community Events Partnerships - Partnered with local organizations schools and businesses to connect youth and families to resources education and positive community experiences. These efforts strengthened support networks and increased access to helpful services.Expenses $68,016 · grants $110,000
- CONNECT Girls Provided adolescent girls with leadership development life skills training career exposure and confidence-building opportunities. Participants engaged in workshops mentoring experiences and educational trips that broadened their future goals.Expenses $50,296 · grants $50,289
- Positive Parenting Program Triple P Launched evidence-based Triple P programming to help parents and caregivers build stronger relationships improve communication and manage behavior challenges. Services included free workshops outreach and caregiver support focused on positive family outcomes.Expenses $5,196 · grants $7,500
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2974889
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $223,919
- Income (IRS master file)
- $174,807
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $174,807 | $128,701 | $223,919 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $123,323 | $112,597 | $181,508 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $185,467 | $152,755 | $284,483 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $213,003 | $79,500 | $382,565 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kewanda Merritt | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-2974889).
Questions about CONNECT COMMUNITY
- What is the EIN of CONNECT COMMUNITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECT COMMUNITY is 85-2974889.
- Is CONNECT COMMUNITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CONNECT COMMUNITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECT COMMUNITY 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 CONNECT COMMUNITY 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 CONNECT COMMUNITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECT COMMUNITY?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Kewanda Merritt.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECT COMMUNITY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,050 (Kewanda Merritt, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CONNECT COMMUNITY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $174,807, expenses of $128,701 and total assets of $223,919 at year end.
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