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Christian Community Action Inc

EIN 06-0841885 · New Haven, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. IS AN ECUMENICAL SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT EXPRESSES FAITHFUL WITNESS BY PROVIDING HELP, HOUSING, AND HOPE TO PERSONS OF LOW-INCOME IN NEW HAVEN.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
28
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$92,348, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    13 of 13 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $728,195 spent. HILLSIDE EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER HAS LOCATIONS AT THREE SITES IN THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD, PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING IN ONE OF 17 FURNISHED APARTMENTS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE SECURING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, OBTAINING BASIC LIFE SKILLS, AND MOVING TO PERMANENT HOUSING.
  2. $362,013 spent. CORE (ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) MEETS FAMILIES BASIC NEEDS THROUGH THE CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, DIAPER DISTRIBUTION, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES AND HEATING, AND REFERRALS FOR OTHER SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ADDRESSES IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD; AND OFFERS SHORT-TERM MOTEL PLACEMENT TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN NEW HAVEN.
  3. $503,479 spent. NEW HOPE (HIGHER OPPORTUNITIES, PURPOSE, AND EXPECTATIONS) HOUSING PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2022. NEW HOPE IS A "MOVING-TO-WORK" PILOT PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ELM CITY COMMUNITIES/HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW HAVEN, WHICH PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (E.G. EMPLOYMENT RELATED AND OTHER SERVICES TO FAMILIES THAT ARE HOMELESS, OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS) IN A FURNISHED APARTMENT (18 TOTAL APARTMENTS AVAILABLE) FOR UP TO 36 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM CREATES AND IMPLEMENTS A PLAN TO INCREASE FAMILY INCOME, STABILITY AND LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  4. $381,052 spent. ARISE (ACCESSING RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, SKILL-BUILDING, AND EMPLOYMENT) CENTER MEETS THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTIVE NEEDS OF FAMILIES BY INCORPORATING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH (I.E. HEADS OF HOUSEHOLD AND CHILDREN IN ORGANIZATION'S HOUSING PROGRAMS) AND THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT A FIRST EXPERIENCE OR A RETURN TO HOMELESSNESS. ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SEEKS TO CHANGE SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE POVERTY AND INJUSTICE BY USING DATA, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO USE THEIR VOICES AND EXPERIENCES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, CREATE A PATHWAY TO INDEPENDENCE, AND ENGAGING IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY THROUGH MOTHERS AND OTHERS FOR JUSTICE (MOFJ).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 September 1968.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Christian Community Foundation Inc (Colorado Spgs, CO), EIN 75-1750059. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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