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Madonna Place Inc

EIN 06-1205879 · Norwich, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Madonna Place strengthens families to prevent child abuse and neglect through our comprehensive services of education, advocacy, and community collaboration.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
27
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$118,208, executive dir.

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% 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 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    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 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)
  1. $605,110 spent. Great Beginnings/Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: This program uses parents as teachers, an evidence-based parent education curriculum and the healthy families America model. Last year 141 parents and 136 children were served. 85% of the children served are currently up to date with immunizations and well-child care. A total of 1,486 home visits were conducted. 100% of the families had no substantiated child abuse or neglect while enrolled.
  2. $493,825 spent. The Fatherhood Initiative Progam: This program helps fathers and father figures throughout New London, Windham and Middlesex Counties to be fully engaged, positively involved and responsible fathers. The program provides group services and 11 specialized case management services in partnership and with other agencies and services in Eastern Connecticut. Last year we provided services to 266 fathers and children. 60% of fathers increased their involvement with their children including reunification with their children.
  3. $312,062 spent. The Family Support Program: This program provides educational programs, informal counseling, referrals amd resources, support services and basic needs by providing an atmosphere of encouragement and acceptance, families can increase their parenting skills, receive emotional support, stabilize their family, and increase their access to information and resources. FSC provides socialization groups for families, as well as parenting classes. Last year 1,967 parents and children were served.
  4. $138,510 spent. Community Outreach Plus Education (COPE) provides community outreach and case management support services for current and new clients. COPE provides drop-in services that include assessment, case management and referrals for mental health, substance abuse disorders, educational programs, basic needs, and other supports. Care is provided with a trauma-informed focus for mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, and/or domestic violence issues. COPE offers a proactive approach of intervention that helps prevent crisis situations. Last year COPE served 90 parents and children.

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 November 6, 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 February 1989.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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