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Under One Roof Inc

EIN 06-1377860 · Norwalk, 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

UNDER ONE ROOF, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS WHILE ADDRESSING THE PRESSING NEEDS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ACCESSIBLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$838,118
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
16.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
5
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$65,241, executive director as of 6/25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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. $711,330 spent. UNDER ONE ROOF, INC HAS BECOME A NATIONAL MODEL FOR SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SERVICES, A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CHILD CARE PROGRAM, AND A UNIQUE INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM. UNDER ONE ROOF, INC. WAS SELECTED AS A NATIONAL FINALIST IN THE GENERATIONS UNITEDS INTERGENERATIONAL SHARED SITE BEST PRACTICE AWARDS. THE MARVIN WAS ALSO AWARDED THE METLIFE FOUNDATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING.UNDER ONE ROOF, INC. IS THE SPONSOR AND MANAGER OF THE MARVIN, AN AFFORDABLE CONGREGATE HOUSING FACILITY FOR FRAIL ELDERLY SENIORS. IN ADDITION, UNDER ONE ROOF INC. IS THE SPONSOR AND OWNER OF THE MARVIN CHILDRENS CENTER. THE MARVIN CHILDRENS CENTER OPENED IN NOVEMBER 1998 AND IS FUNDED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT'S SCHOOL READINESS AND CHILD DAY CARE GRANT PROGRAM. BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS, THE NATIONS LEADING PROVIDER OF EMPLOYER-SPONSORED CHILDCARE AND EARLY EDUCATION, SERVES AS THE MANAGER OF THE MARVIN CHILDRENS CENTER.THE MARVIN CHILDRENS CENTER IS A FULL-DAY, FULL-YEAR PROGRAM SERVING FORTY 3 & 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE WHICH PREPARES CHILDREN FOR ENTRANCE INTO KINDERGARTEN. THE CURRICULUM IS TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND INCORPORATES AN APPRECIATION OF THE RESOURCE AVAILABLE AND THE SYNERGIES THAT CAN RESULT FROM INVOLVING THE SENIOR RESIDENTS IN THE PROVISION OF DAY CARE. THE MARVIN CHILDRENS CENTER IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY NAEYC.UNDER ONE ROOF, INC. IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCORPORATE AND PROMOTE INTERGENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. BOTH THE MARVINS SENIOR RESIDENTS AND THE CHILDREN IN THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM GAIN LONG-LASTING BENEFITS FROM SHARING TIME TOGETHER, PROVIDING ENRICHED EXPERIENCES NOT FOUND IN TRADITIONAL SENIOR HOUSING OR CHILD CARE FACILITIES. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WHEN THE GENERATIONS COME TOGETHER EVERYONE BENEFITS, CHILDREN AND YOUTH, OLDER ADULTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THERE ARE CLEAR POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR ALL INVOLVED. CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO THEIR ELDERS TRADITIONS AND WISDOM; SENIORS ARE ABLE TO EXPAND THEIR SOCIAL NETWORKS AND STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, WHICH ENHANCES THEIR HEALTH OUTCOMES. INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS HELP TO DISPEL AGE-RELATED MYTHS AND STEREOTYPES. THE INTERGENERATIONAL COMPONENT CLEARLY ENHANCES BOTH THE CHILD CARE AND THE SENIOR HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 July 1998.

    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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