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LIME CONNECT INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 651276811 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE J200 · Employment · Medium ($1M-$10M) · limeconnect.com
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$669K
employees
7
volunteers
200
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Lime Connect builds and supports a professional network for high-achieving students and professionals with disabilities in the U.S. and Canada. The organization connects its members with corporate partners, universities, and career development resources to advance disability inclusion in the workplace. It offers leadership programs, coaching, and research to reframe disability as a source of talent and strength.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Access to Success Report
Research initiative on disability inclusion in MBA programs, supported by Lime Connect and led by a network member.
Disabilities and Inclusion Report
Groundbreaking research study sponsored by Lime Connect exploring challenges and opportunities for professionals with disabilities in corporate environments.
Lime Connect Fellowship Program
Leadership development program for high-achieving students with disabilities, offering career preparation, networking, and corporate exposure.
Lime Connect Foundations Program
Professional development initiative for alumni and experienced professionals with disabilities to advance their careers.
Professional Coaching Calls
One-on-one virtual coaching sessions with career coaches to support resume review, negotiations, and disability disclosure.
Scholarship Programs
Offers scholarships such as the Pathways and BMO scholarships for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities.
Voices of Lime
Webinar series featuring professionals with disabilities discussing their lived experiences in the workplace across various disability types and identities.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Workplace DEI Research and Training 2 activities
    • Delivering training and educational programming
      Provides webinars, workshops, and educational sessions on disability disclosure, leadership, and career development for network members, corporate partners, university staff, and the public. Hosted 70 training and education sessions in 2022.
    • Supporting corporate partners in disability inclusion
      Supports corporate partners in onboarding, developing, promoting, and retaining employees with disabilities by connecting them to talent and providing guidance on inclusive practices.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding scholarships to students with disabilities
      Provides educational scholarships to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities through programs such as Pathways and BMO, including $3.1 million awarded to over 430 students. Since 2018, has awarded scholarships to 45 high school seniors pursuing higher education.
  • Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
    • Conducting and supporting research on disability inclusion
      Supports the development and dissemination of research on disability inclusion in academic and professional settings, including sponsorship of the 2017 Disabilities and Inclusion Report by Coqual and the Access to Success Report on MBA programs.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Connecting students and professionals with disabilities to employment and career opportunities
      Connects university students and professionals with disabilities to internship, co-op, full-time career, and new graduate opportunities through partnerships with corporations in the U.S. and Canada. Includes exclusive hiring events, employer networking receptions, and recruitment support via The Lime Network.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Fundraising to support scholarship and program activities
      Organizes the annual Lime Challenge, a fundraising event where participants raise money through riding, running, or walking to support scholarships for high school seniors with disabilities pursuing higher education.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting leadership development programs for students and professionals with disabilities
      Runs leadership programs such as the Fellowship Program for Students with Disabilities, First-Year Discovery, and the Ambassador Program to build skills in leadership, advocacy, and professional development. Engaged 416 students and professionals in 2022.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizing networking events and community engagement opportunities
      Hosts in-person and virtual networking receptions, meet-ups, and community groups for students and professionals with disabilities in the U.S. and Canada, including identity-specific groups (e.g., LGBTQIA2S+, Black, Asian, Hispanic) and industry-specific events in business, finance, tech, media, and entertainment. Events are designed with accessibility considerations.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Providing one-on-one career coaching and personal development support
      Offers personalized career coaching to Lime Network members on topics including resume review, job search strategies, interviewing, disability disclosure, performance reviews, and job negotiation. Provided over 600 coaching calls in 2022.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognizing achievements through awards and contests
      Hosts the annual In the Limelight Video Contest and Leadership in Disability Award, awarding $20,000 in cash prizes to university students and professionals with disabilities who share stories of living, working, and thriving with a disability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.39M
Contributions & grants$1.39M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1150%
Other revenue$-1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.58M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$646K
Grants paid out$275K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$697K
Cash$383K
Investments$0
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$669K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SUSAN LANG PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $142K
board members · 9
  • ALICE KIM — DIRECTOR
  • GARY FRASER — DIRECTOR
  • JASON CAPILI — DIRECTOR
  • KARIN TSOKANOS — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE SWILLINGER — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIN WADHWA — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE MACKAY — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • NEIL BARNETT — DIRECTOR
  • TOM WILSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 110

Who they work with

  • Access to Success Partner — Non-profit organization created by a Lime Connect Network member; Lime Connect supported the publication of its report on disability inclusion in MBA programs.
  • August Leadership Partner — Represented on Global Board of Directors.
  • BMO Capital Markets Partner — Co-sponsors the ETE Scholarship program with Lime Connect.
  • BMO Capital Markets Partner — Corporate partner co-sponsoring a scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing careers in financial services and capital markets.
  • Bell Partner — Corporate partner collaborating on disability inclusion in talent recruitment and workforce development.
  • Bell Partner — Corporate partner in Canada supporting Lime Connect's initiatives.
  • Bell Partner — Corporate partner supporting opportunities for students and professionals with disabilities in Canada.
  • Bell Partner — Represented on Canada Board of Directors.
  • Bloomberg Partner — Corporate partner collaborating on disability inclusion in talent recruitment and workforce development.
  • Bloomberg Partner — Corporate partner in the U.S. supporting Lime Connect's initiatives.
  • Bloomberg Partner — Corporate partner supporting opportunities for students and professionals with disabilities in the U.S.
  • Bloomberg Industry Group Partner — Represented on Global Board of Directors.
  • CIBC Partner — Corporate partner collaborating on disability inclusion in talent recruitment and workforce development.
  • CIBC Partner — Corporate partner in Canada supporting Lime Connect's initiatives.
  • CIBC Partner — Corporate partner supporting opportunities for students and professionals with disabilities in Canada.
  • CIBC Partner — Represented on Canada Board of Directors.
  • CVS Health Partner — Represented on Global Board of Directors and chairs the NextGen Junior Board.
  • Canada Life Partner — Co-sponsors the Canada Life Internship & Scholarship program with Lime Connect.
  • Canada Life Partner — Corporate partner co-sponsoring a DevOps & Technology Internship & Scholarship Award for students with disabilities in Canada.
  • Canada Life Partner — Corporate partner collaborating on disability inclusion in talent recruitment and workforce development.
  • Canada Life Partner — Corporate partner in Canada supporting Lime Connect's initiatives.
  • Canada Life Partner — Corporate partner supporting opportunities for students and professionals with disabilities in Canada.
  • Casey House Partner — Represented on Canada Board of Directors.
  • Center for Talent Innovation Partner — Source of data on white-collar employees with disabilities in the workplace.
  • Center for Talent Innovation Partner — Sponsored the 2017 Disabilities and Inclusion Report, later continued by Coqual.
  • Citi Partner — Corporate partner collaborating on disability inclusion in talent recruitment and workforce development.
  • Citi Partner — Corporate partner in the U.S. supporting Lime Connect's initiatives.
  • Citi Partner — Corporate partner supporting opportunities for students and professionals with disabilities in the U.S.
  • Coqual Partner — Successor organization to the Center for Talent Innovation, which published the 2017 Disabilities and Inclusion Report sponsored by Lime Connect.
  • Corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with leading corporations to connect students with disabilities to internship and career opportunities.
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strategies · 4

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.

  • Attract-Prepare-Connect Talent Pipeline
    methodology: attract_prepare_connect_model
    By systematically attracting, preparing, and connecting high-potential students and professionals with disabilities to corporations and universities, the organization increases workforce inclusion, because structured pathways address systemic gaps in recruitment and development that exclude disabled talent.
  • Peer-Led Inclusion Education
    methodology: peer_led_education
    By using peer-led panel discussions and storytelling, the organization fosters deeper understanding of disabilities and promotes inclusive behaviors, because lived experience generates empathy and behavioral change more effectively than top-down training.
  • Rebranding Disability Through Achievement
    methodology: rebranding_through_achievement
    By highlighting the professional and personal achievements of high-achieving individuals with disabilities, the organization shifts societal perceptions of disability from deficit to asset, because visible success disrupts stereotypes and models competitive advantage.
  • Reciprocal Collaboration for Systemic Change
    methodology: reciprocal_talent_connectivity
    By building reciprocal relationships between individuals with disabilities, universities, and corporations, the organization alters long-term success trajectories and drives industry-wide inclusion, because shared investment creates mutual accountability and sustainable change.