Collaborative Connections
Collaborative Connections helps communities and organizations create new ways of working together through collective and justice-based decision making.
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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).
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyCollaborative 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLLABORATIVE CONNECTIONS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Collaborative positional attention for image to English question answering - Nature
Building Energizing Connections: Front Range Researchers Unite - University of Colorado Boulder
CCMODS: Collaborative Climate Model and Observational Data Services - NASA Earthdata (.gov)
Madison musicians embrace their collaborative connections on a slate of new recordings - Tone Madison
Strong talent pipeline and collaborative connections in Tampa inspires architectural firm JSWD to open first office outside of Germany - Business Observer - University of South Florida
Amy Vincent, ASC: Collaborative Connections - The ASC
Educational Collaborative Connections Academy Commonwealth: Have you heard of TECCA, the online school? - Homenewshere.com
Quantum New Mexico Exchange Workshop inspires collaborative opportunities for next generation of QIS leaders - UNM Newsroom
ACTION Park Rapids makes collaborative connections - Park Rapids Enterprise
Path to My Postdoc: Creating Collaborative Connections - Association for Psychological Science – APS
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo 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