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Ari of Connecticut Inc

EIN 06-0712017 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENRICHING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL AT HOME, AT WORK, AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
137
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$173,424, president &

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

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% 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 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $4.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE AGENCY PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITHIN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. 25 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 24/7 SUPPORT WITHIN FOUR CLA'S (GROUP HOMES). THE AGENCY MAINTAINS CLEAN, SAFE, AND PERSONALIZED HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. 16 INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS AND RECEIVE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK OF SUPPORT NECESSARY BASED ON THEIR LEVEL OF NEED. THIS CAN BE AS FEW AS 5 TO AS MANY AS 30 HOURS PER WEEK. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN ALL AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, AND HAVE MEASURABLE GOALS BASED ON THEIR GREATEST NEEDS AND INTERESTS. THESE GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED TO HELP EACH PERSON BE AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, SO THEY CAN LIVE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING POSSIBLE. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - THE AGENCY PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITHIN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. 25 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED 24/7 SUPPORT WITHIN FOUR CLA'S (GROUP HOMES). THE AGENCY MAINTAINS CLEAN, SAFE, AND PERSONALIZED HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. 16 INDIVIDUALS LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS AND RECEIVE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK OF SUPPORT NECESSARY BASED ON THEIR LEVEL OF NEED. THIS CAN BE AS FEW AS 5 TO AS MANY AS 30 HOURS PER WEEK. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN ALL AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, AND HAVE MEASURABLE GOALS BASED ON THEIR GREATEST NEEDS AND INTERESTS. THESE GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED TO HELP EACH PERSON BE AS INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, SO THEY CAN LIVE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE SETTING POSSIBLE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. DAY SERVICE OPTION PROGRAM - THE AGENCY PROVIDED 50 INDIVIDUALS WITH PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, MAINTAIN EXISTING SKILLS, SOCIALIZE, RECREATE, AND VOLUNTEER IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AND SELF-SUFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE. TRAINING IS FOCUSED ON SELF-CARE, HEALTH & SAFETY, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURATION, COGNITIVE, LEISURE, AND PRE-VOCATIONAL SKILLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO DEVELOP VALUED, NON-WORK RELATED ADULT ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL CHOICE AND PREFERENCE. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY PROVIDED IN-HOME SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR 4 INDIVIDUALS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON MAINTAINING SKILLS AND SOCIALIZATION.
  3. $541,312 spent. VOCATIONAL SERVICES - THE AGENCY PROVIDED PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR 28 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS IN THE VOCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM ALL EARN WAGES BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM CERTAIN TASKS AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGULATIONS. THEY MAY WORK INDEPENDENTLY OR IN A SMALL GROUP.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 July 1955.

    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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