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Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Connecticut Inc

EIN 06-1268987 · Wethersfield, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ELDERLY, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS. TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE TO THE MOST NEEDY ELDERLY AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
16
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$254,767, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 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 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 (1)
  1. $975,370 spent. PLAN OF CT IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTICUT THAT ADMINISTERS A SPECIAL NEEDS POOLED TRUST. THIS TRUST HAS ALLOWED HUNDREDS OF CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, MOSTLY THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 65, TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME WITH ASSISTANCE RATHER THAN IN A NURSING HOME. THIS NOT ONLY ALLOWS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, IT RELIEVES AN ENORMOUS STRAIN ON THE MEDICAID SYSTEM. PLAN HAS ALSO DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM ITS CHARITABLE ACCOUNTS TO HELP CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVES. THE DISTRIBUTIONS HAVE MADE HOMES MORE ACCESSIBLE, PROVIDED EDUCATION AND SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. PLAN OF CT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS IN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. WORKSHOPS, ONE-ONE MEETINGS AND SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTATIONS HAVE HELPED EDUCATE FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH A FULL AND DIGNIFIED LIFE. PLAN OF CT IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTICUT THAT ADMINISTERS A SPECIAL NEEDS POOLED TRUST. THIS TRUST HAS ALLOWED HUNDREDS OF CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, MOSTLY THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 65, TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME WITH ASSISTANCE RATHER THAN IN A NURSING HOME. THIS NOT ONLY ALLOWS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY, IT RELIEVES AN ENORMOUS STRAIN ON THE MEDICAID SYSTEM. PLAN HAS ALSO DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM ITS CHARITABLE ACCOUNTS TO HELP CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE MORE INDEPENDENT AND ENRICHED LIVES. THE DISTRIBUTIONS HAVE MADE HOMES MORE ACCESSIBLE, PROVIDED EDUCATION AND SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. PLAN OF CT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS IN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. WORKSHOPS, ONE-ONE MEETINGS AND SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTATIONS HAVE HELPED EDUCATE FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS ON HOW TO ENSURE ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITH A FULL AND DIGNIFIED LIFE.

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 February 1991.

    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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