Mission
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MICHIGAN CHILDREN WITH LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES.
Public Charity
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION
THE RAINBOW CONNECTION is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in ROCHESTER, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.9M, expenses of $3.7M, total assets of $8.5M. Imperigo tracks 78 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.4M.
EIN: 382608775
ROCHESTER, MI
Patient & Family Support
NTEE: E86
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.9M
Total Expenses$3.7M
Total Assets$8.5M
Grant Records78
Funding Total$2.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Rainbow Connection
How The Rainbow Connection divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$90
Programs
the work itself
$4
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $90 for programs
$73
The Rainbow Connection grants wishes and provides support programs for michigan children battling life-threatening illnesses
$10
The Rainbow Connection enhancement program provides needed distractions for these special children like happy packs during hospital stays, complimentary sporting/entertainment tickets, as well as a summer picnic and…
$6
The Rainbow Connection special response program provides emergency assistance in the form of utilities, clothing, food, transportation, housing and other emergent needs
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$7,500
DONATION
$6,000
HUMAN SERVICES
$260,000
$22,250
Showing up to 5 of 78 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Brad Byrnes
DIRECTOR
Carlia Cichon
2ND V.P. AND TREAS.
Dan Flynn
DIRECTOR
David Anderson
DIRECTOR
David Lewallen
DIRECTOR
Dr Roland Chu
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.9M | $3.7M | $8.5M |
| 2024 | $3.6M | $3.1M | $7.6M |
| 2023 | $4.5M | $3.3M | $6.7M |
| 2022 | $3.9M | $2.8M | $5.3M |
| 2021 | $3.7M | $2.8M | $4.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $3.7M to $3.9M (+7%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.