2026-06-10T15:16:40-05:00 2025-07-31 341663731 ZINNER & CO LLP 3201 ENTERPRISE PARKWAY SUITE 410 CLEVELAND OH 441227329 990 2024-08-01 341696816 FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO FAMI 2169212023 11201 SHAKER BLVD 301 CLEVELAND OH 44104 SOFIA SOVA TREASURER 2169212023 2026-06-08 1 1 SUSAN D KRANTZ P00233254 2168310733 2026-05-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SOFIA SOVA 11201 SHAKER BLVD 301 CLEVELAND OH 44104 1578076 0 X WWW.FAMILYCONNECTIONS1.ORG X 1991 OH FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO HAS BEEN HELPING FAMILIES GROW STRONGER TOGETHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BY PROVIDING PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND, FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER. 16 16 30 26 0 0 1614696 1284954 78751 260690 15341 25154 -15428 1139 1693360 1571937 0 0 0 0 1478883 1415122 0 0 49220 331112 356797 1809995 1771919 -116635 -199982 1605592 1328698 362156 258443 1243436 1070255 X FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO HAS BEEN HELPING FAMILIES GROW STRONGER TOGETHER FOR OVER 40 YEARS BY PROVIDING PARENTING SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND, FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER. 1 1 858252 145195 SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS) IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED, HOME VISITING PROGRAM THAT HELPS PRESCHOOLERS AGES 3 AND 4 GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN. SPARK EMPOWERS PARENTS TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION. OUR PARENT PARTNERS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY. 264932 42953 FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES THREE FAMILY PLAYROOMS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 2 LOCAL LIBRARIES, SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CLEVELAND HEIGHTS-UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE GREATER CLEVELAND FOODBANK'S COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. OUR FAMILY PLAYROOMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM ANY COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE. PARENTS/CAREGIVER AND CHILDREN PLAY TOGETHER AND WITH OTHERS TO STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SKILLS, DEVELOP EARLY LITERACY AND SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS. A WEEKLY PROGRAM CALLED BABY & ME IS FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH BABIES' BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS TO OFFER THE SPECIALIZED SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SO NEEDED FOR FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST YEAR. IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PARENTS TO BREAK THEIR ISOLATION AND DISCOVER THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THEIR CHALLENGES AND CONCERNS. PARENT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS ARE READY TO PROVIDE IMPORTANT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO REASSURE NEW PARENTS. WE ALSO OFFER 2 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS. A MUSIC PROGRAM AND A PARENT DISCUSSION GROUP. BOTH ARE VERY POPULAR, AND THE FAMILIES FIND THEM FUN AND HELPFUL. 264932 5000 ADDITIONAL PARENTING SUPPORT INCLUDES OFFERING THE PARENT CAFE PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER IN A WELCOMING AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. FAMILIES DISCUSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS THAT INCLUDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE DISCIPLINE, SELFCARE, STRESS REDUCTION AND MORE. THE PARENT CAFE MODEL IS BASED ON THE FIVE PROTECTIVE FACTORS IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY HTTPS://CSSP.ORG/. 198302 67542 FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO ALSO PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA COUNTY TO BUILD AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LEARNING AND PARENTING/CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. 198302 67542 1586418 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X BETH DARMSTADTER 2169212023 11201 SHAKER BLVD 301 CLEVELAND OH 44104 LISSY RAND DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 ALEXIS KIM CHAIR 2.30 X X 0 0 0 JEFF KOONS DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 TIFFANY SCRUGGS DIRECTOR 2.30 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL COPELAND DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 BIANCA BUTTS DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 H DAVID ROCKER DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 SOFIA SOVA TREASURER 2.30 X X 0 0 0 GAYLE LEWIN VICE CHAIR 2.30 X X 0 0 0 SARAH CAIN SPANNAGEL SECRETARY 2.30 X X 0 0 0 EDVIGE RITA CAMARDO DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 ERIN MIYOSHI DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 COURTNEY REESE DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 AMY BRODSKY DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE ROSE DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 KEVIN PATRICK DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 ALYSSA ROBERTS DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 CARLI SIDOTI DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 JANET GRIFFITH DIRECTOR 1.20 X 0 0 0 BETH DARMSTADTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 113286 0 0 113286 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 38208 615226 631520 70783 1284954 PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 260690 260690 260690 25154 25154 7278 38208 6139 1139 1139 1571937 260690 0 26293 115000 107772 4549 2679 1097246 1028276 43404 25566 111757 104732 4421 2604 91119 85392 3604 2123 50 50 12077 1898 8439 1740 10746 1675 9071 2181 1904 115 162 2984 1203 1551 230 676 676 12563 12563 DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSE 155344 154684 0 660 PROFESSIONAL FEES 82544 31136 51408 0 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT 67476 64498 2508 470 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 5093 4464 262 367 5063 459 1056 3548 1771919 1586418 136281 49220 610000 469652 266110 162733 166101 140457 9913 10011 121843 121843 676 0 276173 323503 276619 222342 1605592 1328698 77687 26648 284469 231795 362156 258443 X 471248 642530 772188 427725 1243436 1070255 1605592 1328698 -199982 26801 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1343631 1743843 1903621 1614696 1284954 7890745 45775 39393 42482 21055 17495 166200 1389406 1783236 1946103 1635751 1302449 8056945 1088219 6968726 16948 2560 3225 11602 25154 59489 8116434 436163 0.85860 0.86750 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 75495 8390 1022 82863 66304 10260 1069 75495 63069 4318 1083 66304 90647 -26531 1047 63069 67979 23623 955 90647 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 1 0 71328 71328 0 50515 50515 0 0 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 222342 222342 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 231795 231795 X 1616233 26801 17495 44296 1571937 0 1571937 1789414 17495 17495 1771919 0 1771919 PART V, LINE 4: AN ENDOWMENT FOR GENERAL OPERATING NEEDS WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION. FAMILY CONNECTIONS OF NORTHEAST OHIO IS NAMED AS THE BENEFICIARY. UPON ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL AND ADDITIONAL GIFTS ARE PERMITTED. PART X, LINE 2: AS OF AUGUST 1, 2023 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NOT ENGAGED IN ANY ACTIVITY WHICH MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS TO BE ACTIVITY THAT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ITS 501(C)(3) IRS DESIGNATION. AS WELL, MANAGEMENT DOES NOT CONSIDER ANY OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME THAT COULD RESULT IN INCOME TAX. FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2025 AND 2024, THERE WAS NO TAX INTEREST OR PENALTIES REFLECTED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES OR IN THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. WINTER WARMER 45486 38208 7278 3550 2589 45486 38208 7278 3550 2589 6139 1139 X 2 70783 STOCK EXCHANGE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 FAMILY CONNECTIONS UNDERTOOK A NEW COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM. SEE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE O FROM PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 FAMILY CONNECTIONS IS NOT SEEKING TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THE SERVICES OF FAMILY SCHOOL CONNECTIONS BEYOND THE DOLLARS CURENTLY BEING HELD AS OF 07/31/2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. AN OFFICER SIGNS THE FORM 8879-EO AUTHORIZING THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS, TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE, TO DISCLOSE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIAL OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARED TO OTHER AREA, MISSION-COMPARABLE, ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION IS SET BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IN RELATION TO OTHER AREA MISSION-COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE. THE COMPENSATION IS A COMPONENT OF THE BUDGET, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD AS A WHOLE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT PROCESS OR THE PROCESS FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR DURING THE TAX YEAR.