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West Haven Community House Assoc Inc

EIN 06-0646957 · West Haven, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WEST HAVEN COMMUNITY HOUSE EXISTS TO FACILITATE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT AND MEANINGFUL LIVES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE SERVICES PROVIDED ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTHY GROUP RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTE INCLUSION IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$9.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
176
Volunteers
89
Highest pay
$123,982, executive director

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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $2.2 million spent. HEAD START PROGRAM - SERVED A TOTAL OF XXX CHILDREN AND XXX FAMILIES. PROVIDED A FULL RANGE OF HEAD START SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, NUTRITION, SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. IN ADDITION, EXTENDED DAY CHILD-CARE SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE A LITERACY PROGRAM AND INCREASED PARENTENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
  2. $4.5 million spent. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES - PROVIDED DAY SERVICES TO XX ADULTS IN THREE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR XX ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES: X ADULTS RESIDED IN GROUP HOMES AND X ADULTS WERE PROVIDED CONTINUOUS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT IN THEIR OWNAPARTMENTS. X ADULTS WERE PROVIDED WITH IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO PROVIDED SERVICES FOR XX YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN A TRANSITIONAL ACADEMY
  3. $1.0 million spent. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES - PROVIDED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ANDENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. SUMMER CHILDCARE TO XXX CHILDREN FROM AGES FIVE THROUGH ELEVEN AT 7 NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS: PAGELS, MOLLOY, WASHINGTON, SETH HALEY, SAVIN ROCK, MACKRILLE AND CARRIGAN.

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 October 13, 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 November 1957.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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