The Stamford Partnership Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE STAMFORD PARTNERSHIP IS THE CITY'S AND REGION'S PREDOMINANT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION. THE STAMFORD PARTNERSHIP IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT THAT BRINGS COMPANIES, GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS, & PEOPLE TOGETHER TO REIMAGINE OUR SHARED FUTURE. FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT, WE'RE GUIDED BY OUR THREE PILLARS; 1) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP. WE CREATE AND EMPOWER COALITIONS TO HELP TRANSFORM STAMFORD INTO A SMART CITY. ONE THAT'S FULLY CONNECTED AND POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY-AND WITH SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE OF ALL WE DO. 2) ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT. WE BUILD PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR HIGH POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATION, GROWTH, AND CONNECTIVITY. 3)TALENT DEVELOPMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE IS BUILT ON LIFELONG LEARNING, SOFT SKILLS, AND TECHNICAL KNOWHOW. WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES GROW WITH THESE CONCEPTS AT THE FOREFRONT.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $747,842
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $65,884, ceo (through nov. '24)
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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 66% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 2534 of 34 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $276,971 spent. TECHHUB HELPS PEOPLE AND COMPANIES GET THE RESOURCES AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN OUR TECH-ENABLED WORLD. WE PROVIDE EVENTS, RESOURCES AND INSIGHTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP THE TECH INDUSTRY IN OUR REGION.
- $220,372 spent. THE GOOD JOBS CHALLENGE HIGHLIGHTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AS KEY TO ACCELERATING LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REBUILDING REGIONAL ECONOMIES SO THEY ARE MORE RESILIENT TO FUTURE CHALLENGES, WHILE PROVIDING GOOD JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICAN WORKERS TO ACHIEVE ECONOMC MOBILITY AND SECURITY.
- $46,800 spent. LEADERSHIP FAIRFIELD COUNTY IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT BROADENS THE SKILLS AND PERSPECTIVES OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS, AND PROVIDES THE REGION WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PREPARED TO SERVE AS CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.
- $122,246 spent. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ARE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAMS FOR THE STAMFORD AREA RESIDENTS, BUSINESS, AND STAKEHOLDERS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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