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Collaborative Connections

Collaborative Connections helps communities and organizations create new ways of working together through collective and justice-based decision making.

Social Services Chicago, IL EIN: 844387333 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Collaborative Connections

Community Engagement - Collaborative Connections supported two large coalitions collectively decide what they were going to do together to be responsive to community need during the Coronavirus Pandemic (100+ organizations). Network Building - Collaborative Connections supported a national trainer network to build their capacity and work collectively together so that they could better train others on participatory processes for community and organizational development (100+ people/organizations) Training - Collaborative Connections supported the capacity of several different organizations and community groups through facilitation training (60+ people and organizations).

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R02
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Collaborative Connections helps communities and organizations create new ways of working together through collective and justice-based decision making.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 69%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 54.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 46.3% of total expenses ($121,000 of $261,197).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (69%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Collaborative Connections with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Collaborative Connections is a registered social services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 844387333. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $223K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Collaborative Connections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844387333. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Collaborative Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Collaborative Connections is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Collaborative Connections has $223K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Collaborative Connections is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $223K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Collaborative Connections. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Collaborative Connections holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Community Engagement - Collaborative Connections supported two large coalitions collectively decide what they were going to do together to be responsive to community need during the Coronavirus Pandemic (100+ organizations). Network Building - Collaborative Connections supported a national trainer network to build their capacity and work collectively together so that they could better train others on participatory processes for community and organizational development (100+ people/organizations) Training - Collaborative Connections supported the capacity of several different organizations and community groups through facilitation training (60+ people and organizations). Collaborative Connections is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $223K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Collaborative Connections are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Collaborative Connections is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844387333, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CH
Christopher W••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Collaborative positional attention for image to English question answering - Nature
Jan 2026
www.nature.com
Building Energizing Connections: Front Range Researchers Unite - University of Colorado Boulder
Sep 2025
www.colorado.edu
CCMODS: Collaborative Climate Model and Observational Data Services - NASA Earthdata (.gov)
Mar 2025
www.earthdata.nasa.gov
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Madison musicians embrace their collaborative connections on a slate of new recordings - Tone Madison
Jun 2024
tonemadison.com
Strong talent pipeline and collaborative connections in Tampa inspires architectural firm JSWD to open first office outs
Apr 2024
www.usf.edu
Amy Vincent, ASC: Collaborative Connections - The ASC
Feb 2024
theasc.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Educational Collaborative Connections Academy Commonwealth: Have you heard of TECCA, the online school? - Homenewshere.c
Jul 2023
homenewshere.com
Quantum New Mexico Exchange Workshop inspires collaborative opportunities for next generation of QIS leaders - UNM Newsr
Apr 2023
news.unm.edu
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
ACTION Park Rapids makes collaborative connections - Park Rapids Enterprise
Aug 2022
www.parkrapidsenterprise.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Path to My Postdoc: Creating Collaborative Connections - Association for Psychological Science – APS
Nov 2020
www.psychologicalscience.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Collaborative Connections

What is Collaborative Connections?
Collaborative Connections is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Community Engagement - Collaborative Connections supported two large coalitions collectively decide what they were going to do together to be responsive to community need during the Coronavirus Pandemic (100+ organizations). Network Building - Collaborative Connections supported a national trainer network to build their capacity and work collectively together so that they could better train others on participatory processes for community and organizational development (100+ people/organizations) Training - Collaborative Connections supported the capacity of several different organizations and community groups through facilitation training (60+ people and organizations).
When was Collaborative Connections founded?
Collaborative Connections was founded in 2020.
Who leads Collaborative Connections?
Christopher Wheat serves as Treasurer.
Where is Collaborative Connections located?
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
What is Collaborative Connections's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Collaborative Connections trustworthy?
Collaborative Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Collaborative Connections's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844387333.
What is Collaborative Connections's website?
http://www.collaborativeconnections.org