Special Connections in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
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| Special Connections | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 200374573 |
| Name of Organization | Special Connections |
| In Care of Name | Vicki Lee |
| Address | 1221 Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4715 |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 10/2004 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 12/2014 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $83,608 |
| Amount of Income | $52,045 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $52,045 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Human Services - Multipurpose and Other: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Services |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $52,045 (it was $52,362 in 2013)
| This organization: | $52,045 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $161,572 |
Assets in 2014: $83,608 (it was $88,889 in 2013)
| This organization: | $83,608 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $94,230 |
Expenses in 2013: $55,265
| Special Connections: | $55,265 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $153,276 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2013: 0.9
| This organization: | 0.9 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 0.9 |
Grants share in income in 2013: 34.8%
| This organization: | 34.8% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 0.1% |
Revenue for 2013
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $65,980 | $73,750 | $52,362 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $25,613 | $41,879 | $18,241 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $26,174 | $29,306 | $33,750 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $75 | $150 | $75 |
| Investment income | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $14,118 | $2,415 | $296 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $2,415 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $19,809 | $0 | $296 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $5,691 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $50,512 | $56,649 | $55,265 |
| Total net assets | $74,691 | $91,792 | $88,889 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $15,468 | $17,101 | $-2,903 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $59,223 | $74,691 | $91,792 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $91,792 | $88,889 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $74,691 | $91,792 | $88,889 |
| Total liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $74,691 | $91,792 | $88,889 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2013) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2009 - 2013) | |
| 2009 - 2013 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public support | $300,153 |
| Subtotal | $300,153 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $262,994 |
| Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | $37,159 |
| Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 | $0 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| Less | $0 |
| Amounts received from disqualified persons | $0 |
| Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support | $0 |
| Total support | $300,590 |
| Public support | $300,153 |
| Subtotal | $437 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $437 |
| Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | $0 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income | $0 |
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| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Nicholas Center For Children | 2519 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601-7323 | LA | 2008-02 | $3,088,587 |
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| 3 | St Angela Merici Foundation | 1340 Horridge St, Vinton, LA 70668-4532 | LA | 2008-11 | $151,572 |
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| 5 | Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center | 3132 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125-5120 | LA | 2004-12 | $56,674 |
| 6 | Special Connections | 1221 Orange St, New Orleans, LA 70130-4715 | LA | 2004-10 | $52,045 |
| 7 | We Care For Special People Inc | Po Box 113477, Metairie, LA 70011 | LA | 2001-08 | $30,502 |
| 8 | Miracle League Of Louisiana Inc, Miracle League At Cypress Mounds | 15881 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 | LA | 2008-03 | $24,007 |
| 9 | Special Tuesday -Beau Porto | 41098 Rustling Oak Drive, Prairieville, LA 70769 | LA | 2009-03 | $11,417 |
| 10 | Yes Foundation Inc | 8327 Jeannette Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 | LA | 2011-10 | $500 |
| 11 | Abundant Harvest Refuge Service Inc | 6120 Renoir Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-2022 | LA | 2005-03 | $0 |
| 12 | Geppettos Wish Foundation Inc | 207 Vintage Dr, Covington, LA 70433-9209 | LA | 2011-06 | $0 |
| 13 | Hero Hunts Inc | 13704 Homestead, Maurice, LA 70555 | LA | 2014-03 | $0 |
| 14 | Jojos Hope Enterprises Inc, Jo Jo's Hope | 955 Montgomery Street, Mandeville, LA 70448-5518 | LA | 2001-09 | $0 |
| 15 | Learning Disabilities Association Of Louisiana, Lda Of Louisiana | 67 Allard Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119 | LA | 2006-08 | $0 |
| 16 | Parentsfriends Association Of Peltier-Lawless Developmental | 690 E 1st St, Thibodaux, LA 70301-3546 | LA | 1999-09 | $0 |
| 17 | Project Step | 2409 Hero Dr, Gretna, LA 70053-7425 | LA | 1999-12 | $0 |
| 18 | Seth Foundation | 204 Inverness Ln, Broussard, LA 70518-6117 | LA | 1995-10 | $0 |
| 19 | The Arc Of Acadiana Inc, Iberia Place Inc | 315 Guilbeau Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506 | LA | 1974-04 | $0 |
| 20 | The Della Renee Watson Foundation | 2544 Jessamine Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 | LA | 2012-10 | $0 |
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