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Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc

EIN 06-0733567 · Middletown, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE SOUND USE AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. THE DISTRICT PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION IN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION AND CONTROL.

Income
$332,328
Spending
$289,511
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
22.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $53,859 spent. PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING CONDUCTING SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH; WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.
  2. $39,149 spent. FARM CONSERVATION PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE.
  3. $48,886 spent. CONDUCTING EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION SITE INSPECTIONS FOR LARGE SOLAR DEVELOPMENTS.
  4. $101,322 spent. OTHER PROJECTS AND ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONDUCTING SOIL HEALTH SAMPLING SERVICES; PARTICIPATED IN A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A COASTAL AREA WATERSHED PLAN, INCLUDING REACHING OUT TO/ENGAGING TOWNS FOR INPUT; A PROJECT TO ENHANCE CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES AND FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO COLLABORATE ON IMPROVEMENT/RESTORATION PROJECTS. CT RIVERWATCH PROGRAM - CONDUCTING AND SUPPORTING STREAM MONITORING PROGRAMS; WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION, NEWSLETTERS AND SITE REVIEWS.
  5. OTHER PROJECTS AND ONGOING PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONDUCTING SOIL HEALTH SAMPLING SERVICES; PARTICIPATED IN A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A COASTAL AREA WATERSHED PLAN, INCLUDING REACHING OUT TO/ENGAGING TOWNS FOR INPUT; A PROJECT TO ENHANCE CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES AND FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO COLLABORATE ON IMPROVEMENT/RESTORATION PROJECTS. CT RIVERWATCH PROGRAM - CONDUCTING AND SUPPORTING STREAM MONITORING PROGRAMS; WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION, NEWSLETTERS AND SITE REVIEWS.

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 2026.

    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 December 1986.

    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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