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Connections for Life

Empowering people with disabilities by providing services that promote independence, equality and intergration, enhancing their quality of life.

Health Suisun City, CA EIN: 680470871 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Connections for Life

Independent and Supported Living Services

Founded
Headquarters
Suisun City, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
E99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Empowering people with disabilities by providing services that promote independence, equality and intergration, enhancing their quality of life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E99
Cause tags
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. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (81%) 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 Connections for Life 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 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health 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
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Connections for Life is a registered health nonprofit based in Suisun City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 680470871. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Connections for Life's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680470871. 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.

Connections for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.

Connections for Life is located in Suisun City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Connections for Life has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% 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.

Connections for Life is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Connections for Life. 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, Connections for Life 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Connections for Life are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Connections for Life is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680470871, 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
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
62

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SA
Samantha W••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

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

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Mar 2026
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Secrets: Missed Connections, Life in the Villa and More of What You Didn’t See on TV - Us Wee
Jul 2025
www.usmagazine.com
"They have so much to offer." Regional Connections GWEN program transforms lives - PembinaValleyOnline
Jul 2025
www.pembinavalleyonline.com
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Creating connections through sewing - Brigham Young University–Hawaii - BYU–Hawaii
Dec 2023
kealakai.byuh.edu
Disney Programs hosts first-ever Crafting Culinary Connections - Disney.com
Dec 2023
sites.disney.com
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Neptune Beach artist Rosana Casco McIntosh paints the connections of life - The Florida Times-Union
Jan 2022
www.jacksonville.com
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
French connections - Life after lockdown: Exploring the 'new normal' in France - France 24
Jun 2020
www.france24.com
Loneliness and Social Connections Among Adults Age 45 and Older - AARP
Sep 2018
www.aarp.org
Giving back: Connections for Life - inRegister
Dec 2017
www.inregister.com
Belmont High Graduates Remember Building Connections, Life Beyond BHS - The Belmontonian
Jun 2016
belmontonian.com

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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 this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 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 · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Connections for Life

What is Connections for Life?
Connections for Life is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Suisun City, United States. Independent and Supported Living Services
When was Connections for Life founded?
Connections for Life was founded in 2001.
Who leads Connections for Life?
Samantha Wilhite serves as Executive Director.
Where is Connections for Life located?
Headquartered in Suisun City, CA, United States.
What is Connections for Life's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Connections for Life trustworthy?
Connections for Life has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Connections for Life's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680470871.
What is Connections for Life's website?
http://connections4life.org