Community Connections
To coordinate grants awarded on behalf of children and families in lincoln county, nebraska.
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Community Connections is a health organization based in NORTH PLATTE, United States. Annual revenue: $625K. EIN: 470813555.
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Mission
To coordinate grants awarded on behalf of children and families in lincoln county, nebraska.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health 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 Community Connections with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar's profile for Community Connections draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (11 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyCommunity Connections is a registered health nonprofit based in North Platte, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 470813555. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $625K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Community Connections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 470813555. 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.
Community Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Community Connections is located in North Platte, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Community Connections has $625K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Community Connections is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $625K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Community 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, Community 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Connections is a health organization based in NORTH PLATTE, United States. Annual revenue: $625K. EIN: 470813555. Community Connections is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $625K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Community Connections are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Connections is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470813555, 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
10 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.
COMMUNITY 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 (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Community connections shine at Lake Elsinore Eats & Beats Family Fun Fest - Canyon Lake Insider
Community Connections | Celebrating America 250 - WBFF
Inauguration speakers highlight leadership, innovation, community connections - UC Santa Barbara
Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s Hospital foundations strengthen community connections with new outreach appointments - Norton Healthcare
Summer reading for adults offers books, programs and community connections - hometownsource.com
Greater Bond residents work towards strong community connections and engagement - WTXL ABC 27
Celebrate community connections at the Livonia Porch Festival - TheDailyNewsOnline.com
Oak Hill Community Connections nears fundraising goal as construction progresses - southernminn.com
Dancing with the Arc competition celebrates new community connections and inclusion - 13wham.com
Aha Projects encourages nonprofits to build stronger community connections by opening collaborative workspace ‘Aha Connects’ - KOLO | 8 News Now
Activity timeline
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · 1 officer 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Community Connections
- What is Community Connections?
- Community Connections is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in North Platte, United States. Community Connections is a health organization based in NORTH PLATTE, United States. Annual revenue: $625K. EIN: 470813555.
- When was Community Connections founded?
- Community Connections was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Community Connections?
- Jayna Schaaf serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Community Connections located?
- Headquartered in North Platte, NE, United States.
- What is Community Connections's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Connections trustworthy?
- Community Connections has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Community Connections's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470813555.
- What is Community Connections's website?
- http://communityconnectionslc.org