Connections to Success
We inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.
Connections to Success at a glance
In short: Connections to Success gave $135K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,615
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,308
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,308
- Total assets
- $2,164,100
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Connections to Success funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Aspirations Inc ($91K). Together the top 2 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2024) to $184K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Aspirations Inc Kansas City, MO | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tanf) | $91,249 |
| I Am King Foundation Kansas City, MO | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tanf) | $43,366 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,164,100 | $3,859,054 | $3,130,236 | $134,615 | 2 | $10,570 |
| 2023 | $1,580,196 | $3,244,760 | $2,521,324 | $184,171 | 3 | $255 |
| 2022 | $914,703 | $2,152,093 | $2,375,302 | — | — | $11 |
| 2021 | $974,853 | $2,864,448 | $3,205,400 | — | — | $33 |
| 2020 | $988,754 | $4,347,164 | $4,210,561 | — | — | $299 |
About Connections to Success
Based on IRS filings
Connections to Success is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stcharles, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connections to Success is led by Brandilyn Jahnke, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandilyn Jahnke
CEO
Executive Vice President → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Michelle Moersch
President
Governance Committee Chair → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Poonnasa Corn
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Smocks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth J. Lawson
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Madkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie A. Boe
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Franz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalina Syahriar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Savlin
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laquinta Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie O'Brien
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Marble
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyjuan Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Van Berkum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Deanna Diebolt (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Hott (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Manuel Perez-Cosio (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mario Urquilla (2021) — Past CFO
- Former: Ruth Lee (2021) — Past CEO
- Former: Bradley Lambert (2020) — COO
- Former: Donna Scott (2020) — CFO
- Former: Irasa Downing (2020) — Past Co-Chair
- Former: Kathyrn Lambert (2020) — CEO
- Former: Lauren Herring (2020) — Past Board Member
- Former: Manuel Perez (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Ramatowski (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia Doherty (2020) — Past Secretary
- Former: Sherrill Roberts (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tyjaun Lee (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $116K, to Brandilyn Jahnke (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Connections to Success
How much does Connections to Success give each year?
Connections to Success gave $135K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $184K across 3 grants.
How large is Connections to Success?
Connections to Success reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Connections to Success?
Connections to Success is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Stcharles, MO. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Connections to Success operate?
Connections to Success has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Connections to Success's EIN?
Connections to Success's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1859283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- 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 October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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