Connect
Connect encourages cross-sector collaboration to achieve improved community health, well-being, and civic resilience in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
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Visit www.connectgovs.orgAbout Connect
The Congress of Neighboring Communities
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Mission
Connect encourages cross-sector collaboration to achieve improved community health, well-being, and civic resilience in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Connect has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. 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 + methodologyConnect is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 204077513. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $915K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Connect's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204077513. 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.
Connect has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Connect is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Connect has $915K in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Connect is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $915K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Connect. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Connect 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 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $915K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Connect are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Connect is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204077513, 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 (FY2025): 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.
CONNECT 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 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.
Connect with peers through the AHA roundtable on care delivery for children with medical complexities - American Hospital Association
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Secure Raspberry Pi Connect at scale - Raspberry Pi
Is Walmart Connect Becoming a Bigger Margin Driver for WMT? - Yahoo Finance
‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English - The Guardian
NYT Connections Answers for July 1, 2026 - The New York Times
Dear Abby: My son’s rude girlfriend makes no effort to connect with our family - AL.com
How to use Tailscale to remotely connect to your Mac from anywhere - AppleInsider
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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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 · 2005
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Connect
- What is Connect?
- Connect is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. The Congress of Neighboring Communities
- When was Connect founded?
- Connect was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Connect?
- Andrew Flynn serves as President.
- Where is Connect located?
- Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
- What is Connect's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Connect trustworthy?
- Connect has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Connect's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204077513.
- What is Connect's website?
- http://www.connectgovs.org