2024-10-01T14:45:03-04:00 2023-12-31 454439291 Major CPA Tax & Accounting Services 17515 W Nine Mile Rd 515 Southfield MI 480753429 990 2023-01-01 842853022 The Konnection THEK 19736 Westmoreland Detroit MI 48219 Sharnese Marshall Executive Direc 2484450914 2024-08-28 false true Renaldo J Major CPA P01510379 2486212080 2024-10-01 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X 306827 false X https://www.thekonnection.org/ X 2019 MI A small-setting, afterschool program providing mentoring, academic enrichment, and career exploration for middle school youth allowing youth to take on an untraditional summer camp experience out-of-state allowing them to learn and explore beyond their zip code. 8 8 1 8 0 0 306827 0 0 0 306827 36380 0 47227 0 0 49528 133135 173692 250895 44837 206058 A small-setting, afterschool program providing mentoring, academic enrichment, and career exploration for middle school youth allowing youth to take on an untraditional summer camp experience out-of-state allowing them to learn and explore beyond their zip code. false false 100256 103 306827 Sharnese Marshall, founder of The Konnection, received the prestigious 2023 Dave Bing Young Leader Award from the Shining Light Awards, recognizing her regional leadership. Since its inception in 2020, The Konnection has made significant strides in Detroit, fostering positive attendance and academic habits among middle school students through its after-school programs at Durfee. Annually, The Konnection hosts the Back-to-School Klap-In, a lively event celebrating Detroit Public School teachers, youth, and families with music, giveaways, and local mascots like the Pistons Hooper. Their impactful work is further supported by community engagement events like the upcoming Breakfast Fundraiser, where leaders can network and learn about The Konnections ongoing contributions to Detroits youth. 100256 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false false X 8 8 true false false false false false false false false false false true true true true true true false false false X Sharnese Marshall 2484450914 19736 Westmoreland Detroit MI 48219 X Tiffany Thomas Creative Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DeAnte Thompkins Konnector 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gavin Marshall Innovative thinker 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brandi Haggins Problem Solver 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lenae Jefferson Program Manager 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Marshall Finance Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Marshall Strategist 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharnese Marshall Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 306827 306827 306827 0 0 0 36380 36380 43417 43417 3810 3810 18818 18818 2861 2861 4082 4082 867 867 13794 13794 106 106 151 151 1730 1730 Miscellaneous 1740 1740 Parking and Tolls 186 186 Payroll Processing Fees 219 219 Professional Development 2490 2490 2484 447 2037 133135 100256 32879 0 247357 3689 151 3538 0 250895 44837 0 44837 X 206058 0 206058 0 250895 X 173692 32366 X false false false X 306827 306827 306827 306827 306827 0 0 306827 306827 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3689 151 3538 3538 Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 As a small organization, we acknowledge that some of our officers and key members are related by way of mother-daughter and/or sister relationships. While this may be common in smaller organizations, we remain committed to ethical governance and transparency, ensuring that all decisions are made in the best interest of the organization. We also adhere to applicable exemptions and guidelines that recognize these familial relationships within the context of small organizations. Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8a The Konnection maintains a Whistleblower Policy to protect individuals who report unethical or illegal activities. This policy ensures confidentiality and protection from retaliation, and is available for review upon request. Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b The Konnection keeps detailed records of all committee meetings, including minutes and decisions made. Documentation is maintained in accordance with governance standards and is available for review upon request. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The governing body has thoroughly reviewed and approved the Form 990 before its submission, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Konnection has a Conflict of Interest Policy in place to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This policy is designed to safeguard the organizations integrity and is available for review upon request. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 Form 990, and other relevant records are available to the public upon request, in accordance with transparency and accountability standards. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 The organization previously filed Form 990-N, which did not include any financial information, as the gross receipts were below the $50,000 threshold. Therefore, this adjustment to the opening balance is necessary to account for the presumptive cash balance as of December 31, 2022.