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    Connections Community Support Programs Inc.
    Proceed with Increased Caution
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability

    Connections Community Support Programs Inc.

     
    Is this your nonprofit?
    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    CONNECTIONSCSP.ORG
    3821 LANCASTER PIKE
    Wilmington DE 19805-1512

    Wilmington DE | IRS ruling year: 1992 | EIN: 51-0333030  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    CONNECTIONS PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN GOALS AND ENH ... (More)
     

    Rating Information

    rating
    Good

    This charity's score is 81%, earning it a Three-Star rating.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings
    Proceed with Increased Caution—Confirmed BankruptcyFiling

    On April 20, 2021, Delaware Online reported on the operations of Connections Community Support Programs Inc. in an article titled, "Amid fraud allegations, Connections files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy." For more information, please see Delaware Online article.

    • On April 9, 2021, Delaware Online published an article titled "Feds sue Delaware nonprofit Connections for false claims, inadequate record keeping." For more information, please see Delaware Online article
    • On July 14, 2021, Delaware Online published an article titled "Connections 'intentionally limited' patient care advocate's access to records." For more information, please see Delaware Online article
    • On August 26, 2021, Delaware Online published an article titled "Connections reaches $15.3M settlement on federal fraud, narcotics distribution lawsuits." For more information, please see Delaware Online article
    • On August 27, 2021, Delaware News Journal published an article titled "Former Connections nurse convicted of falsifying records, lying to investigators about inmate death." For more information, please see Delaware News Journal article
    • On October 14, 2021, Delaware News Journal published an article titled "How Delaware shielded Connections from scrutiny for years." For more information, please see Delaware News Journal article
    • On March 30, 2023, The Delaware News Journal published an article titled "Connections founder to pay $300K to settle federal narcotics, fraud charges. What remains?." For more information, please see The Delaware News Journal article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    81

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2020
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members
    8 out of 8 points
    Independent Board Size - 7 independent members
    7 out of 7 points
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee
    15 out of 15 points
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    10 out of 10 points

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
    2 out of 2 points
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
    4 out of 4 points
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    2 out of 2 points

    Website Disclosures

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
    0 out of 4 points

    Financial Metrics

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    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 102.86%
    0 out of 15 points
    Program Expense: Ratio - 99.85%
    25 out of 25 points

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available