The Cause Connection
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$131K
+196.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$88K
+37.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+3.3% YoY
About The Cause Connection
Based on IRS filings
The Cause Connection is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CALABASAS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $130,651 | $44,075 | $5,100 |
| Revenue | $281,518 | $151,243 | $5,100 |
| Expenses | $202,127 | $119,976 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,542 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $52 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cancer Schmancer ($27,119), Girls on the Run La ($27,119), Foxy and the Hounds ($21,778).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CANCER SCHMANCER MALIBU, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $27,119 |
| GIRLS ON THE RUN LA PASADENA, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $27,119 |
| FOXY AND THE HOUNDS WEST HILLS, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $21,778 |
| HAV A SOL LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $11,544 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN LEIBSOHN | CEO | 10 | — |
| STUART LEIBSOHN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JANA ARBASZEWSKI | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cause Connection?
The Cause Connection is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CALABASAS, CA. It holds $131K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Cause Connection?
As of 2024, The Cause Connection holds $131K in total assets with $282K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $88K in 2024.
Where does The Cause Connection operate?
The Cause Connection has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does The Cause Connection award?
In 2024, The Cause Connection awarded 4 grants totaling $88K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Cause Connection's EIN?
The Cause Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2682019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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