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Prudence Crandall Center Inc

EIN 06-0968557 · New Britain, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRUDENCE CRANDALL CENTER IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE LIVES FREE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PROVIDING CARE, ADVOCACY, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
55
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$154,838, executive director

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    12 of 12 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. $1.8 million spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & HOUSING PLACEMENT SERVICES ONE OF ONLY A FEW OF SUCH PROGRAMS IN THE NATION, OUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE MODEL OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH EITHER A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY. IT INCLUDES 10 ON-SITE AND 10 SCATTERED SITE APARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS 8 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS AVAILABLE TO MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FROM ANY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELETER IN CONNECTICUT. RESIDENTS PAY ONE-THIRD OF THEIR INCOME FOR RENT AND RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY SUPPORTS 50 ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, SECURE, AND MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR RAPID REHOUSING AND COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING PLACEMENT SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ALL VITAL TO ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS AMONG SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN AND FOREVER BREAKING CYCLES OF ABUSE.
  2. $1.0 million spent. SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 22-BED, SAFE SHELTER AVAILABLE 24/7 TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING A SEPARATE BUT ON-SITE ACCOMODATION FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE IN A COMMUNAL LIVING SETTING. CLIENTS MAY STAY FOR 60 DAYS OR LONGER WHILE WORKING WITH STAFF TO HEAL AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. ON-SITE SERVICES INCUDE COUNSELING SUPPORT GROUPS, CHILDREN'S SERVICES, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, HEALTH CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY FOR HOUSING, BENEFITS AND OTHER VITAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN OUR SHELTER, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.
  3. $828,333 spent. ADVOCACY- FULL TIME ADVOCATES IN NEW BRITAIN COURTS PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVOLVED IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL MATTERS, HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, NAVIGATE THE COURT PROCESS, AND ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES. COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PREVENTION SESSIONS/ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO RAISE AWARENESS, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PREVENT DOMESTIC AND DATING VIOLENCE. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN HELP INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEVELOP SAFETY PLANS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND NETWORKS OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

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 May 1979.

    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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