The Rainbow Connection
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MICHIGAN CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES.
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The Rainbow Connection is a Michigan children's charity granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Serving Michigan families since 1985.
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Mission
The rainbow connection makes dreams come true for michigan children with life threatening medical conditions and provides support services to the families.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Rainbow Connection with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Rainbow Connection is a registered health nonprofit based in Rochester, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 382608775. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Rainbow Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382608775. 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.
The Rainbow Connection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% 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.
The Rainbow Connection is located in Rochester, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years. Its registered address is 621 W University Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Rainbow Connection has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
The Rainbow Connection 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 $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Rainbow Connection. 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, The Rainbow Connection 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 91% 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.
The Rainbow Connection is a Michigan children's charity granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Serving Michigan families since 1985. The Rainbow Connection is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $4M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to The Rainbow Connection are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Rainbow Connection is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382608775, 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.
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 71 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Rainbow Connection
- What is The Rainbow Connection?
- The Rainbow Connection is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rochester, United States. The Rainbow Connection is a Michigan children's charity granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Serving Michigan families since 1985.
- When was The Rainbow Connection founded?
- The Rainbow Connection was founded in 1985.
- Who leads The Rainbow Connection?
- Rebecca Neuman serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is The Rainbow Connection located?
- Headquartered in Rochester, MI, United States.
- What is The Rainbow Connection's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Rainbow Connection trustworthy?
- The Rainbow Connection has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Rainbow Connection's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382608775.
- What is The Rainbow Connection's website?
- https://www.rainbowconnection.org