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Kinnect

Kinnect is a non-profit organization built on the belief that family is the foundation of stability and belonging. For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside young …

Human Services Cleveland, OH EIN 202727509 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Kinnect

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Kinnect is a non-profit organization built on the belief that family is the foundation of stability and belonging. For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside young people, caregivers, agencies and communities to design and deliver programs that value connection over separation. Each of our programs supports our mission to build and strengthen kinship connections and inclusive support networks for families, young people and children with a vision that young people and families have a sense of belonging, the essential resources and relationships to thrive.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Kinnect is a registered human services nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, 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 202727509. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Kinnect has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Kinnect is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kinnect has $15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kinnect is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kinnect. 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.

Kinnect has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Kinnect is a non-profit organization built on the belief that family is the foundation of stability and belonging. For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside young people, caregivers, agencies and communities to design and deliver programs that value connection over separation. Each of our programs supports our mission to build and strengthen kinship connections and inclusive support networks for families, young people and children with a vision that young people and families have a sense of belonging, the essential resources and relationships to thrive. Kinnect is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Kinnect's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Kinnect are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kinnect is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202727509, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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

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Leadership

SH
Shannon Deinhart
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy K••••••
Director
AR
Arlene T•••••••••
Director
DA
David B•••• J•
Director
DE
Denise C••••
Director
GR
Grant K••••••
PRESIDENT
JO
John C•••••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JO
Jonathon H••••
Director
JU
Julia H••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KA
Kathleen T••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Kimberly B•••
VICE PRESIDENT
ME
Megan F••••••••
TREASURER
MI
Mike M•••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NA
Nancy R•••••
Director
RI
Rick A•••••••
SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECT
RO
Ron P••••••
Director
SH
Shannon D•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SU
Susan H•••••
SECRETARY
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$15.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$14.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$10.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kinnect This page 79 $15.2 million -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kinnect

What is Kinnect?
Kinnect is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Kinnect is a non-profit organization built on the belief that family is the foundation of stability and belonging. For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside young people, caregivers, agencies and communities to design and deliver programs that value connection over separation. Each of our programs supports our mission to build and strengthen kinship connections and inclusive support networks for families, young people and children with a vision that young people and families have a sense of belonging, the essential resources and relationships to thrive.
When was Kinnect founded?
Kinnect was founded in 2005.
Who leads Kinnect?
Shannon Deinhart serves as Executive Director.
Where is Kinnect located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What is Kinnect's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kinnect trustworthy?
Kinnect has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Kinnect's registration number?
IRS EIN: 202727509.
What is Kinnect's website?
http://www.kinnect.org