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Team Inc

EIN 06-0835182 · Derby, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENSURE THE CAUSES & CONDITIONS OF POVERTY ARE BEING ADDRESSED AND THE COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ARE EMPOWERED AND STRENGTHENED THROUGH EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$26.7 million
Spending
$24.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
250
Volunteers
766
Highest pay
$211,045, ceo/president

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 April 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. $8.1 million spent. TEAM'S SUPPORT SERVICES INITIATIVES HELP & EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO AVOID CRISIS AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND OVERALL WELLBEING. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: BASIC NEEDS & CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; HOME-HEATING ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING TO REDUCE THEIR ENERGY COSTS; FOCUSED ON THE MOST UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO CARE AND IDENTIFY & ADDRESS HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS; HOUSING SUPPORTS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN LOCATING, OBTAINING, AND RETAINING SUITABLE HOUSING; LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT SERVICES TO ENSURE & IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, INCLUDING TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION SERVICES THAT MEET NATIONAL STANDARDS; INCOME MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT ENCOMPASSES HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL COUNSELING, TAX COUNSELING/FILING, ASSET-BUILDING, AND PERSONAL CREDIT; EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SUPPORTS AND ASSISTANCE IN ACQUIRING THE SKILLS THAT PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECURING EMPLOYMENT; FOOD ASSISTANCE; HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION TO THESE DIRECT SERVICES, TEAM'S LINKAGES AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMPLIMENTS OUR INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY APPROACH FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOWARD ECONOMIC STABILITY.
  2. $14.4 million spent. TEAM'S EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN PRENATAL TO AGE 5 FOCUS ON COMPREHENSIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL SERVICES EMBODIED BY THE HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - ENSURING BOTH CHILD AND FAMILY ARE READY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HEAD START & EARLY HEAD START, SCHOOL READINESS & CHILD DAY CARE, EARLY HEAD START CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIPS, STAFFED FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK, CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM, DIAPER BANK, AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, NUTRITION, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION & DISABILITIES SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN PRENATAL TO AGE 5. TEAM'S INITIATIVES ENCOMPASS WIDE-RANGING SERVICES RELATING TO FAMILY WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOCUSED ON CREATING CONDITIONS THAT OFFER ALL FAMILIES A PLACE TO MEET ONE ANOTHER, STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. TEAM'S ELDERLY SERVICES INITIATIVES ASSIST ELDERLY TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THEIR HOME AND THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING ELDER-CARE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAMMING. PROVIDING NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS AND COMPANIONSHIP ON A DAILY BASIS, TEAM IS A CRITICAL SAFETY NET FOR THE ELDERLY AND THEIR FAMILIES/CAREGIVERS. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE HELP WITH ERRANDS, SHOPPING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND SMALL CHORES AROUND THE HOME - AND TEAM'S MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM ENSURES YEAR-ROUND ONGOING ACCESS FOR THE ELDERLY TO GET TO THEIR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. TEAM IS AN INFORMATION & REFERRAL NEXUS IN HELPING ELDERLY, SENIOR CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF ACCESSING SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SNAP, LEGAL AID, AND MEDICAL COVERAGE/OPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 April 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 October 1974.

    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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