Civic Intelligence

Making the Right Connections Inc

EIN 95-4426850 • 501(c)3 • Los Angeles, CA

Profile

Making the right connections (mtrc) is a 5/6 week educational enrichment summer program for children in grades k,k-8 that focuses on gang prevention. The purpose of mtrc is to help inner-city kids "at-risk" for gang associations to choose family, church, school & community connections over gang activity.

3250 Wilshire Blvd 1010Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

39th percentile

-2.7%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$27,999

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

45th percentile

-5.6%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Up

$79,507

Up $20,712 (+35%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,030

Up $1,025 (+102%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$77,477

Up $19,687 (+34%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin39th percentile

Revenue

Down

$252,414

Down $85,434 (-25%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$259,180

Down $55,764 (-18%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$6,766

Down $29,670 (-130%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $10,617Liabilities 2011: $1,9532011Assets 2012: $10,946Liabilities 2012: $1,876Net Assets 2012: $9,0702012Assets 2013: $18,795Liabilities 2013: $3682013Assets 2014: $17,420Liabilities 2014: $2452014Assets 2015: $29,246Liabilities 2015: $119Net Assets 2015: $29,1272015Assets 2016: $12,669Liabilities 2016: $1192016Assets 2017: $6,806Liabilities 2017: $1,124Net Assets 2017: $5,6822017Assets 2018: $10,523Liabilities 2018: $1,253Net Assets 2018: $9,2712018Assets 2019: $19,053Liabilities 2019: $245Net Assets 2019: $18,8082019Assets 2020: $132,605Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $133,588Net Assets 2021: $133,5882021Assets 2022: $35,897Liabilities 2022: $1,011Net Assets 2022: $34,8862022Assets 2023: $58,795Liabilities 2023: $1,005Net Assets 2023: $57,7902023Assets 2025: $79,507Liabilities 2025: $2,030Net Assets 2025: $77,4772025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$79,507
Liabilities$2,030
Net Assets$77,477
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $185,727Expenses 2011: $195,568Net Income 2011: -$9,8412011Revenue 2012: $208,214Expenses 2012: $207,808Net Income 2012: $4062012Revenue 2013: $197,953Expenses 2013: $188,596Net Income 2013: $9,3572013Revenue 2014: $182,205Expenses 2014: $183,457Net Income 2014: -$1,2522014Revenue 2015: $212,974Expenses 2015: $201,022Net Income 2015: $11,9522015Revenue 2016: $180,175Expenses 2016: $196,752Net Income 2016: -$16,5772016Revenue 2017: $201,071Expenses 2017: $207,939Net Income 2017: -$6,8682017Revenue 2018: $223,440Expenses 2018: $219,851Net Income 2018: $3,5892018Revenue 2019: $211,625Expenses 2019: $202,088Net Income 2019: $9,5372019Revenue 2020: $142,505Expenses 2020: $28,708Net Income 2020: $113,7972020Revenue 2021: $7,648Expenses 2021: $6,665Net Income 2021: $9832021Revenue 2022: $151,639Expenses 2022: $250,341Net Income 2022: -$98,7022022Revenue 2023: $337,848Expenses 2023: $314,944Net Income 2023: $22,9042023Revenue 2025: $252,414Expenses 2025: $259,180Net Income 2025: -$6,7662025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$252,414
Expenses$259,180
Net Income-$6,766
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$79,507
Liabilities
$2,030
Net assets
$77,477
Revenue
$252,414
Expenses
$259,180
Net income
-$6,766
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.80$0.02$0.77$2.52$2.59$0.07
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.01$0.58$3.38$3.15$0.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.01$0.35$1.52$2.50$0.99
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.34$1.34$0.08$0.07$0.01
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.33$0.00$1.43$0.29$1.14
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$0.19$2.12$2.02$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.01$0.09$2.23$2.20$0.04
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$2.01$2.08$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$1.80$1.97$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$2.13$2.01$0.12
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$1.82$1.83$0.01
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.19$0.00$1.98$1.89$0.09
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.09$2.08$2.08$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$1.86$1.96$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 15, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$252,414
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Making the right connections (mtrc) is a 5/6 week educational enrichment summer program for children in grades k-8 that focuses on gang prevention. The purpose of mtrc is to help inner-city kids "at-risk" for gang associations to choose family, church, school & community connections over gang activity.

Making the right connections (mtrc) is a 5/6 week educational enrichment summer program for children in grades k,k-8 that focuses on gang prevention. The purpose of mtrc is to help inner-city kids "at-risk" for gang associations to choose family, church, school & community connections over gang activity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$84,243$79,507▼ $4,736
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$84,243$79,507▼ $4,736
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,030-
Total Liabilities$0$2,030▲ $2,030
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$84,243$77,477▼ $6,766
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$84,243$77,477▼ $6,766
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$84,243$79,507▼ $4,736
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel DrassPresident & CEOFT$27,999$27,999

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert GutierrezVice-president
Helen Martinez PhdDirector
Manuel CerdaDirector
Samuel KohDirector
Sr Diane Smith CsjDirector
Richard MonteilhSecretary-treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$177,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$11
Other Revenue
$75,403
All Other Contributions
$177,000
Change in Net Assets
$-6,766
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$119,904
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$109,024
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$30,252
Total Fundraising Expense$18,317
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$109,024--$109,024
Occupancy$30,000$7,650$7,650$45,300
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$9,333$9,333$9,333$27,999
Fees for Services Management-$7,500-$7,500
Payroll Taxes$751$751$751$2,253
Other Expenses$65,940$581$583$1,164
Total Functional Expenses$215,048$25,815$18,317$259,180
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
St Bernard SchoolLos Angeles, CA-Mtrc Summer Program$42,035
Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolLos Angeles, CA-Mtrc Summer Program$35,267
St Philip Neri SchoolLynwood, CA-Mtrc Summer Program$31,722
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Making the Right Connections Inc
EIN
95-4426850
Phone
2137365456
Address
3250 WILSHIRE BLVD 1010, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Drass
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2026-01-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
16

Preparer

Firm
Lucas Horsfall Advisors LLC
Address
299 N Euclid Ave 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101
Preparer
Linda Chou
Phone
8183773300
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DURING THE SUMMER PROGRAM OF 2025,IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDED $20,428 IN YOUTH SERVICES (VOLUNTEERING), $15,300 FOR USE OF SCHOOL CAMPUSES FOR THE PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOL SITES, $25,000 FOR BREAKFAST/LUNCH MEALS & FOOD SERVICES AND $650 FOR STUDENT LIABILITY INSURANCE. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MTRC SPENT ABOUT 1/3 OF HIS TIME (1/3 OF SALARY =$9,333) PREPARING FOR AND RUNNING THE SUMMER PROGRAM.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0ALL OF THE 505 CHILDREN (GRADES K-8) ENROLLED IN THE MTRC SUMMER PROGRAM OF 2025 PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS (4/5 FIELD TRIPS PER SCHOOL SITE). MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS, INC. BUS COMPANY WAS PAID $30,853 FOR THE RENTAL OF THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF BUSES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0ALL OF THE 505 CHILDREN (GRADES K, K-8) ENROLLED IN THE MTRC SUMMER PROGRAM OF 2025, ALONG WITH ALL THE COORDINATORS, TEACHERS, TAS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN OUR PROGRAM ,WERE PROVIDED WITH A TEE SHIRT BEARING OUR MTRC LOGODESIGN ON THE FRONT (TOTAL COST FOR THE TEE SHIRTS =$4,984.50)
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE SUMMER PROGRAM OF 2025 (JUNE-AUGUST WITH VARYING START AND ENDING DATES),505 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM AT THE ABOVE NAMED 3 SCHOOL SITES. MTRC WROTE OUT CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO THE VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES IDENTIFIED ABOVE TO ASSIST THEM IN COVERING THE COSTS OF THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM. CHECKS WERE MADE OUT TO THE SCHOOLS FOR THE CATEGORIES OF PROGRAM PERSONNEL, GUEST SPEAKERS, PROGRAM SUPPLIES (ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM), FIELD TRIP ENTRANCE FEES, FOOD/SNACKS, ETC. ALL 3 SITE COORDINATORS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE MONEY ALLOCATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL SITES FOR THE PROGRAM AND WERE REQUIRED TO TURN INTO MTRC FORMS FOR EACH CATEGORY OF EXPENSE THAT VERIFIED THAT THE MONEY WAS USED FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED (WITH RECEIPTS ATTACHED). MTRC COLLECTS, ANALYZES AND SAVES THESE FORMS AS "SECONDARY RECORDS AND MAKES THEM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THOSE WHO CONDUCT OUR YEARLY FINANCIAL REVIEW (LUCAS HORSFALL)LOCATED IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA)IF REQUIRED.
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