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CONNECTIONS BY POWER KIDS CLUB INC
VALLEY COTTAGE, NY · EIN 994829422 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B28 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · connectionsbypkc.com
revenue
$10K
expenses
$612
net assets
$9K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THIS ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IT IMPLEMENTS A COMBINATION OF STRUCTURED PROGRAMS, CHARITABLE INITIATIVES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THEIR DEVELOPMENT, WELL-BEING AND INCLUSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Connections by Power Kids Club empowers individuals of all abilities through inclusive programs that foster personal growth, skill development, and community engagement. The organization serves children and adults across their lifespan by offering vocational training, advocacy, and social opportunities. Based in New York, it operates programs that support inclusion and independence for people with diverse abilities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Back-to-School Backpack Drive
Community donation drive providing backpacks and essential supplies to students in need, in partnership with JL Blessings
PKC Charitable Store
Online store selling handmade items crafted by members of the Power Kids Club Pro Class; supports vocational skill development and funds scholarships and community programs
Power Kids Club Scholarship
Annual scholarship award recognizing individuals who embody the mission of Connections by Power Kids Club
Sensory Spaces Initiative
Program focused on creating inclusive environments for children with sensory processing needs through dedicated sensory-friendly spaces
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
    • Conduct advocacy and awareness initiatives for inclusion
      Conducts advocacy and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma, promote understanding, and advance inclusion for individuals with diverse abilities through community engagement and public education.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Fund scholarship programs through proceeds from sales
      Funds the Power Kids Club Scholarship program through a portion of proceeds generated from the sale of handmade goods, and hosts an annual scholarship award night to recognize recipients.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Host community donation drives and distribute essential supplies
      Hosts annual backpack drives and other donation campaigns in partnership with organizations like JL Blessings to provide clothing, hygiene products, snacks, school supplies, and other essentials to individuals and students in need.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate charitable store selling handmade goods to fund programs
      Operates a store where members create and sell handmade items such as silicone bead lanyards, calming bottles, candles, and beaded bracelets; 100% of proceeds fund programs, outreach events, and donation drives for children, families, and individuals in need.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organize seasonal fundraisers to support inclusive initiatives
      Organizes seasonal fundraising events such as the "Egg My Yard" campaign, where plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes are delivered to yards for a donation, with proceeds supporting the Sensory Spaces Initiative for children with sensory processing needs.
  • Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Provide vocational and skill-building programs for individuals of all abilities
      Provides vocational skill development and life skills programs through member participation in crafting and selling handmade goods, enhancing social independence, self-confidence, and personal growth for individuals at all stages of development.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Support youth development and inclusive community connections
      Implements structured youth development programs and fosters inclusive community connections to support the well-being, development, and empowerment of individuals of all abilities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10K
Contributions & grants$10K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$612
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • JL Blessings Partner — Collaborates with JL Blessings to distribute essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, and snacks through a community backpack drive.
  • JL Blessings Partner — Partner organization benefiting from the backpack drive, serving families and individuals in need.
  • The Delaney Family Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Bridge Builder donor supporting the organization.
  • The O’Hare Family Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Bridge Builder donor supporting the organization.
  • The Schultz Family Partner — Recognized as a 2024 Bridge Builder donor supporting the organization.
  • families Partner — Engages families as partners in building supportive networks and promoting community inclusion.
  • families Partner — Engages families as partners in creating a supportive network for individuals of all abilities.
  • local organizations Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to strengthen community connections and support individuals of all abilities.
  • local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to strengthen community networks and support individuals of all abilities.
  • schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to build supportive networks and promote community engagement for individuals of all abilities.
  • schools Partner — Partners with schools to build supportive networks and promote inclusion for individuals of all abilities.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Driven Donation with Dignity
    methodology: community-driven_donation
    By using community-driven campaigns to provide basic necessities, we promote equitable access and preserve dignity, because donor-participant alignment in giving models reduces stigma and increases relevance of support.
  • Relationship-Based Empowerment
    methodology: relationship-based_empowerment
    By fostering meaningful relationships and supportive interactions, we empower individuals of all abilities to reach their fullest potential, because sustained personal connection builds trust, self-efficacy, and social inclusion.
  • Sensory-Informed Environmental Design
    methodology: sensory-informed_design
    By designing physical spaces with attention to sensory processing needs, we support inclusion and well-being, because environmental accommodations reduce barriers to participation and promote self-regulation for children with sensory challenges.
  • Social Enterprise for Vocational Development
    methodology: social_enterprise
    By engaging individuals in the creation and sale of handmade goods, we develop vocational skills and fund community programming, because meaningful work in a market-driven context builds competence, confidence, and economic inclusion.
  • Wearable Affirmations for Emotional Resilience
    methodology: wearable_affirmations
    By providing wearable jewelry with positive messaging, we foster daily self-affirmation and emotional resilience, because constant, personal reminders of strength reinforce internal narratives of self-worth and empowerment.