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Connecting for Children and Families Inc

EIN 05-0475365 · Woonsocket, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CONNECTING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS TO SERVE WOONSOCKET AND NORTHERN RI BY PROVIDING FAMILY-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT EMPOWER CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
83
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$152,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. OUT OF SCHOOL TIME: OUT OF SCHOOL TIME SERVICES OFFER AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS AT SIX ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL SITES TO 1,370 STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR. ACADEMIC SUPPORT INCLUDES HOMEWORK CLUBS WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON LITERACY AND MATH. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART, THEATER, STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH), SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CAREER EXPLORATION AS WELL AS FINANCIAL LITERACY. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS PARENT WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $1.3 million spent. EARLY LEARNING: CCF'S HOPE ST. EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A 5 STAR PROGRAM AS DESIGNATED BY RI BRIGHTSTAR PROGRAM. THIS DESIGNATION SIGNIFIES THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN THE STATE. WE SERVE CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD IN OUR TODDLER, PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K CLASSROOMS. THE CHAPLIN BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH AGE 12. BOTH PROGRAMS ACCEPT THE RI CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ARE PART OF THE CHILDCARE FOOD PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE WORKING FAMILIES A SAFE, NURTURING, AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OUR THREE PRE-K CLASSROOMS AE FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM RI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND GIVE EACH STUDENT A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL SUCESS.
  3. $673,910 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT: CCF'S FRONT STREET FAMILY CENTER IS THE HUB OF OUR FAMILY SUPPORT WORK. OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS) AND OUR PARENTS AS TEACHERS, PARENT EDUCATORS PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO BUILD POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS, SET GOALS FOCUSED ON THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND BASIC NEEDS, RENTAL, UTILITY AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, ASSISTANCE IN NAVIGATING IMMIGRATION AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS AS WELL AS SUPPORT WITH STATE BENEFITS THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR. THE FRONT STREET FAMILY CENTER ALSO HOUSES OUR MARKETPLACE, WHERE FAMILIES "SHOP" FOR FOOD AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS; AND OUR SUCCESSWEAR BOUTIQUE WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL LOOKING TO GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE AND IS IN NEED OF APPROPRIATE INTERVIEW CLOTHING.
  4. $503,152 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: CCF OFFERS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES YEAR-ROUND. OUR NORTHERN RI CAREER ACADEMY RUNS 8-WEEK COHORTS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN BANKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, CALL CENTER AND THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY. THESE COHORTS TARGET UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS AND ASSIST WITH THE BARRIER THEY HAVE THAT HAVE KEPT THEM OUT OF THE WORKFORCE. WE ALSO OFFER 1 ON 1 AND SMALL GROUP SUPPORT ON RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, COVER LETTERS, CREDIT & BUDGETING, GOAL SETTING, JOB SEARCH AND NETWORKING. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE SELF-REFLECTION; INSTILL CONFIDENCE AND REINFORCE THE CHANGE PROCESS. THE GOAL FOR OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WORK IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN SECURING A LIVING WAGE JOB AND RETAINING THEIR EMPLOYMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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