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Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial Inc

EIN 06-0646712 · Torrington, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MARIA SEYMOUR BROOKER MEMORIAL'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR LIFE-LONG SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT AND PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 43%
Employees
52
Volunteers
107
Highest pay
$174,686, dental direc

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE CHILDREN'S DENTAL CENTER PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF PREVENTATIVE AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY TO CHILDREN WHO DO NOT HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE AND TO THOSE CHILDREN WHO HAVE INSURANCE THROUGH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT HUSKY PLAN (TITLE XIX). UNINSURED CHILDREN PAY REDUCED FEES BASED ON FAMILY INCOME. PREVENTATIVE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN TORRINGTON SCHOOLS AND REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT1.
  2. $839,477 spent. IN 1918, WHEN CHARLES F. BROOKER FORMED THE MARIA SEYMOUR BROOKER MEMORIAL, THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (2) STATED THAT..." THE SAID CORPORATION IS FORMED TO CONTINUE AND PERPETUATE THE WORKS OF BENEVOLENCE, AID, CHARITY AND EDUCATION TO WHICH MARIA SEYMOUR BROOKER OF TORRINGTON, CT.,WAS DEVOTED THROUGHOUT HER LIFE; AND THE CHIEF PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION ARE FOURFOLD. NAMELY, THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE IN TORRINGTON OF A DAY NURSERY..." TO THIS END, THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM PERPETUATES ONE OF THE ORIGINAL BENEVOLENT GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM IS USED TOTALLY TO OFFSET THE EXPENSE OF THE PROGRAM.
  3. $84,336 spent. BROOKER OPERATES MANY PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PEDIATRIC THERAPIES, (PARTNER PROGRAM), SUPPORT FOR RELATIVES RAISING RELATIVES' CHILDREN, (RELATIVES AS PARENTS PROGRAM) AND APTITUDE TESTING & CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, (PATHWAY TO SUCCESS PROGRAM).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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