Connections Thru Life Inc
Connections Thru Life Inc is a public charity based in Owings Mills, Maryland, formed in 2021. Its 2024 filing describes work as a fiscal agent for the Baltimore City Health Department’s Ryan White Part A program and the expansion of its operations to provide fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofit organizations.
Connections Thru Life Inc at a glance
In short: Connections Thru Life Inc gave $19.9M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,912,656
- +49.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $1,106,259
- Median grant
- $752,626
- Total assets
- $2,118,532
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Connections Thru Life Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 10461 Mill Run Circle Ste 212, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (301) 978-0497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Connections Thru Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($4.6M). Together the top 10 received $17.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 34 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The listed recipients are in Baltimore, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.7M (2022) to $19.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $19.9M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $4,617,369 |
| University of Maryland IHV Clinical Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $2,451,269 |
| Project Plase Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $2,083,385 |
| Chase Brexton Health Services Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $1,766,568 |
| University of Baltimore Capm Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $1,540,072 |
| University of Maryland Dental Plus Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $1,432,931 |
| Park West Health System Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $1,169,570 |
| Moveable Feast Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $1,116,822 |
| Total Health Care Inc Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $912,173 |
| Light Health and Wellness Comprehen Baltimore, MD | Contractual Pymts for Services Provided | $593,079 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,118,532 | $19,978,168 | $20,662,309 | $19,912,656 | 18 |
| 2023 | $3,945,112 | $14,449,790 | $13,966,196 | $13,299,238 | Total only |
| 2022 | $3,960,796 | $7,950,103 | $8,230,300 | $3,735,846 | 16 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to offer support and increase awareness among individuals and entities within the community, both socially and financially.” Its filing says that, as fiscal agent for the Ryan White Part A program, it provided fiscal oversight for 22 subrecipient organizations, including budget monitoring, contract execution, invoice review and disbursement, and site visits. The filing also describes fiscal sponsorship services as supporting its work in community engagement, social impact, financial literacy, and youth mentorship.
Its 2024 payments went to Maryland organizations whose own stated missions span health care, housing, food access, and education. For example, Project PLASE says it addresses homelessness through housing and supportive services; Chase Brexton Health Services says it provides integrated health care; Moveable Feast says it delivers medically tailored meals and nutrition education; and Johns Hopkins University says it educates students and conducts research. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their missions, not stated missions of Connections Thru Life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Connections Thru Life reported 18 grants totaling $19,912,656. Grant amounts ranged from $122,264 to $4,617,369, with a median of $752,626. The filing describes the listed payments as “contractual payments for services provided.”
Among the largest reported payments were $4,617,369 to Johns Hopkins University, $2,451,269 to University of Maryland IHV Clinical, $2,083,385 to Project PLASE, $1,766,568 to Chase Brexton Health Services, and $1,540,072 to University of Baltimore CAPM. The filing also lists payments to University of Maryland Dental Plus, Park West Health System, Moveable Feast, Total Health Care, Light Health and Wellness Comprehen, Health Care for the Homeless, and New Vision House of Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Antawan Anderson as president. It also lists Monet Cromwell, Charity Scott, Yederle Caesar, Nyesha Skinner, Nicholas Brooks, Crystal Hawkins, Asia Rogers, and Tyler Hood as accountants, and Cheerol Linton as administrator.
Connections Thru Life Inc is led by Antawan Anderson, President on every filing since 2022; all 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Antawan Anderson
President
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$79K (2024)
Asia Rogers
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
$29K (2024)
Berkley Knight
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Charity Scott
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Cheerol Linton
Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$33K (2024)
Crystal Hawkins
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Delissa Glenn
Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Franklina Appiah
Accountant - New Hire
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$208 (2024)
Monet Cromwell
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024)
Monique Graham
Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Nicholas Brooks
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$32K (2024)
Nyesha Skinner
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$35K (2024)
Tiffany McGinnis
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Tyler Hood
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Yederle Caesar
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Monet Cromwell (Accountant). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connections Thru Life Inc
How much does Connections Thru Life Inc give each year?
Connections Thru Life Inc gave $19.9M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $13.3M in grants paid.
What is Connections Thru Life Inc's typical grant size?
Connections Thru Life Inc's median grant in 2024 was $752,626, and its average grant was $1,106,259, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Connections Thru Life Inc give grants?
Connections Thru Life Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (16 grants).
Does Connections Thru Life Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Connections Thru Life Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contractual Pymts for Services Provided" (18 grants).
Who are Connections Thru Life Inc's largest grantees?
Connections Thru Life Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($4,617,369), University of Maryland IHV Clinical ($2,451,269) and Project Plase ($2,083,385), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Connections Thru Life Inc?
Connections Thru Life Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.0M.
What does Connections Thru Life Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to offer support and increase awareness among individuals and entities within the community, both socially and financially.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Connections Thru Life Inc?
Connections Thru Life Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Connections Thru Life Inc's EIN?
Connections Thru Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4112051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Connections Thru Life Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/connections-thru-life-inc-morg_3e53712fb1bf4e99810da8edca3c2026
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