Civic Intelligence

The Character Connection Initiative

EIN 47-4133046 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

The character connection initiative empowers adolescents to define and develop their inner strengths through character education. We bring together students, educators, and families to integrate character qualities and language into the classroom and beyond through reflection, writing, and guided conversation.

1460 BroadwayNew York, NY 10036

www.characterci.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

100th percentile

213.55x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

6th percentile

-233%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$33,774

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 104.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-99%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-72%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Down

$211

Down $31,237 (-99%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$45,059

Up $45,059 from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$44,848

Down $76,296 (-243%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$32,305

Down $83,737 (-72%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$107,451

Down $132,230 (-55%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$75,146

Up $48,493 (+39%) from 2019

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2015: $3,535Liabilities 2015: $7,028Net Assets 2015: -$3,4932015Assets 2016: $184,321Liabilities 2016: $7,854Net Assets 2016: $176,4672016Assets 2017: $29,847Liabilities 2017: $8,318Net Assets 2017: $21,5292017Assets 2018: $166,337Liabilities 2018: $11,250Net Assets 2018: $155,0872018Assets 2019: $31,448Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $31,4482019Assets 2020: $211Liabilities 2020: $45,059Net Assets 2020: -$44,8482020

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$211
Liabilities$45,059
Net Assets-$44,848

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $55,000Expenses 2015: $58,493Net Income 2015: -$3,4932015Revenue 2016: $387,974Expenses 2016: $208,014Net Income 2016: $179,9602016Revenue 2017: $39,424Expenses 2017: $194,362Net Income 2017: -$154,9382017Revenue 2018: $335,024Expenses 2018: $201,466Net Income 2018: $133,5582018Revenue 2019: $116,042Expenses 2019: $239,681Net Income 2019: -$123,6392019Revenue 2020: $32,305Expenses 2020: $107,451Net Income 2020: -$75,1462020

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$32,305
Expenses$107,451
Net Income-$75,146

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 24, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$32,305
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The character connection initiative is a not-for-profit organization that assists students in the development of their strength of character. We bring together students, parents and educators to explore and commit to core character concepts through writing and guided conversation. The character connection initiative empowers adolescents to define and develop their inner psychological and emotional strengths by creating a deep and personal connection to character language and concepts. Our approach creates a positive and lasting change in the ability of students to meet the challenges of school, of home and of life.

The character connection initiative empowers adolescents to define and develop their inner strengths through character education. We bring together students, educators, and families to integrate character qualities and language into the classroom and beyond through reflection, writing, and guided conversation.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CONNECTING CHARACTER AND MINDFULNESS TO CLASSROOMS - THE CHARACTER CONNECTION OFFERS ONLY ONE CORE PROGRAM WHICH WAS DELIVERED REMOTELY DURING THE RECENT COVID PANDEMIC. OUR PROGRAM INVOLVES WORKING WITH STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS TO LEARN 9 KEY CHARACTER WORDS AND INTEGRATE THEM INTO THEIR LIVES VIA REFLECTION, WRITING, AND GUIDED DISCUSSIONS.$0$31,863
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SARAH BETH LARDIEExecutive DirectorFT$33,774-$33,774
JUSTIN RIVERSFounding DirectorFT$28,172-$28,172
BARBARA HACKETTChairPT$0--
ALEXANDRA DALPANTreasurerPT$0--
MEGAN MCMAHONSecretaryPT$0--
SIYA MADIKANEBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Character Connection Initiative
EIN
47-4133046
Phone
3473703010
Address
1460 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10036

Signing Officer

Name
Justin Rivers
Title
Founding Director
Signed
2021-11-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Easy Office Dba Jitasa
Address
1750 W FRONT STREET SUITE 200, BOISE, ID 83702
Preparer
Jeremy Cork
Phone
2082874777
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

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Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

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