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40 TRIANGLE CTR STE 100
Yorktown Hts NY 10598-4100
Yorktown Hts NY | IRS ruling year: 1996 | EIN: 13-3900612
TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED ENABL ... (More)
TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AFFECTED BY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED ENABLES WOMEN TO HELP EACH OTHER AND EMPOWERS THEM TO BECOME THEIR OWN HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Support Connection Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Support Connection Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 11/11 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.29% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.29% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 73.38% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 73.38% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code (BMF activity code: 994)
Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc. (BMF activity code: 123)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Support Connection Inc.) or EIN (133900612) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Support Connection Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Revenue
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
In-person fundraising events were either cancelled, postponed, or scaled back, leading to a loss of revenue. Our charity resale store, another source of revenue, had to be closed for many months, and even after re-opening the pandemic created added challenges experienced by all retail establishments. We needed to find new ways to bring in donations and revenue.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Prior to the pandemic, we offered a year-round calendar of support groups, educational programs, wellness workshops and social activities, most of which were in-person. Many were held at community venues that donated space. COVID-19 restrictions made in-person programs impossible. Venues implemented restrictions on outside groups using their space. Also, our Peer Counselors (who are responsible for direct service delivery) and other staff worked in-person at our office prior to the pandemic.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We immediately set up all staff to work remotely. We also completely re-vamped our program calendar, shifting to virtual platforms for support groups and other group offerings. As a result, there was no interruption in service delivery.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The response to our virtual programs has been very positive. There are some programs that could benefit from an in-person model when possible. Therefore, we expect to offer a hybrid model for group programs, with some offered in-person and others offered via virtual platforms, such as ZOOM. Staff will continue to have the option of working remotely on a rotating basis.
Not Currently Scored
Support Connection Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Support Connection Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
SUPPORT, COUNSEL AND EDUCATE THOSE SUFFERING AND AFFECTED BY BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER THROUGH INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND A RESOURCE LIBRARY
Support Connection Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Support Connection Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Support Connection helps change fear to hope by providing free emotional, social, and educational support to people impacted by breast, ovarian, or gynecological cancer. Through one-on-one sessions with professional counselors, who are cancer survivors themselves, and group programs embracing mind, body, and spirit, Support Connection’s goal is to be a comforting and empowering resource for you and your loved ones for as long as you need us.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We envision a world where anyone receiving a diagnosis of breast, ovarian, or gynecological cancer gains immediate access to the information and SUPPORT they need to replace any fear, anxiety, or uncertainty they or their loved ones may experience with a CONNECTION to knowledge, inner strength, and hope!
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Add new programs based on feedback/requests received from our clients. For example, we recently added a Young Woman's Support Group, as women under 40 who are diagnosed face unique challenges.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: We have significantly expanded our nationwide reach, furthering the impact of our mission.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: We recently acquired a CRM system which has enabled us to improve and enhance our outreach to and stewardship of donors and sponsors.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
We recently expanded our Board of Directors, bringing on new members who will increase our reach in the community. The Board has also added a Development Council Committee and a Strategic Planning Committee, both geared towards long-term sustainability. In addition, we recently hired a Development Manager to focus on strategic planning and expansion of our Development efforts.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
We have numerous longstanding partnerships with health care providers who serve as resources for our educational offerings, as well as sharing our program information with their patients. Companies both local and national partner with us by sponsoring our programs and events. Private foundations with missions aligned with ours provide support for our programs. We are members of the Cancer Coalition of Westchester, a group of cancer-related organizations that share resources with one another. We have relationships with numerous other service providers for networking and obtaining assistance for our clients. We raise awareness of our mission via a comprehensive communication plan that includes frequent email and direct mailings to all constituent groups, press releases, Facebook and Instagram postings, and participation in community events.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Our response to the COVID-19 crisis required continual adaptation.. The medical landscape and the restrictions imposed were constantly changing. This affected our service delivery on an ongoing basis, but we rose to this challenge by developing new program formats and tools to insure we are here for our clients. This shift actually increased our reach and expanded our nationwide access and impact, results which will continue to benefit the organization and our audience going forward. In addition, the pandemic impacted the needs of our clients: Coping with cancer and the aftermath is a crisis anytime; coping with cancer in the midst of a pandemic is even more overwhelming. We have responded to this new need by becoming educated about the medical and psycho-social impact of COVID and isolation as they pertain to cancer treatment and its emotional as well as physical impact, and we have offered our clients additional and unique support and information in response.
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