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The Center for Family Justice Inc

EIN 06-0646991 · Bridgeport, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AND VIOLENCE - DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND CHILD BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT CREATE HOPE, RESTORE LIVES AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
74
Volunteers
129
Highest pay
$193,229, ceo

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. ADVOCACY SERVICES: THE CENTER'S ADVOCACY SERVICES PROVIDE BILINGUAL DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVICES TO CHILD, YOUTH AND ADULT VICTIMS. ADVOCATES WORK WITH SURVIVORS FOR 6-8 SESSIONS WITH THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE SURVIVOR AND CHILDREN'S SAFETY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, KNOWLEDGE OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND KNOWING HOW AND WHERE TO ACCESS HELP. ADVOCATES REFER VICTIMS TO THE CIVIL LEGAL PROGRAM, CRISIS AND HOUSING SERVICES, THE TRAINING INSTITUTE AND/OR CAMP HOPE, SELF SUFFICIENCY AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATIVE TEAM (MDT): THE CENTER'S MDT INVESTIGATES CASES WHERE A CHILD HAS DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS SUSPICION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND/OR SEVERE PHYSICAL ABUSE. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE TEAM IS TO ENHANCE THE PROSECUTION OF THE OFFENDER AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS AND CHILD VICTIMS THROUGH THE LEGAL AND HEALING PROCESS. THE CENTER IS THE ONLY MDT IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT AREA.
  2. $545,166 spent. COURT ADVOCACY PROGRAM: THE COURT ADVOCATES ARE STATIONED AT THE GOLDEN HILL STREET DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIMINAL COURT TO HELP SURVIVORS UNDERSTAND AND NEGOTIATE THE LEGAL PROCESS. ADVOCATES ASSIST VICTIMS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, AND NAVIGATING THE CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS. ADVOCATES NOTIFY VICTIMS OF THEIR RIGHTS AND ASSIST THEM THROUGH THE COURT PROCESS SO THAT THEIR CONCERNS, NEEDS, AND WANTS WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE COURT. COURT ADVOCATES ALSO REFER VICTIMS TO THE CIVIL LEGAL PROGRAM FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THE CIVIL LEGAL PROGRAM: THE CENTER'S CLP CONNECTS CLIENTS WITH LEGAL REPRESENTATION PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY LAW, IMMIGRATION LAW, AND HOUSING LAW. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE, OR FIND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE, VICTIMS WITH OPTIONS THAT MIGHT IMPROVE THE OUTCOME OF THEIR CASE; PRIMARILY RESTRAINING ORDERS OR MATTERS IN THE FAMILY COURT.
  3. $860,602 spent. CRISIS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM: THE CRISIS SERVICES PROGRAM IS THE PRIMARY ENTRY POINT FOR SURVIVORS TO THE CENTER THROUGH OUR DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE HOTLINES OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE CENTER HAS A BILINGUAL EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE CRISIS AND HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM GUIDES SURVIVORS TO THE CENTER'S OTHER SERVICES AS WELL.
  4. $242,736 spent. PREVENTATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

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 June 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 October 21, 2026.

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