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Exchange Club Center for the Prev of Child Abuse of Southern Ct Inc

EIN 06-1398440 · Stamford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE EXCHANGE CLUB CENTER IS TO STOP THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE BY PROVIDING REMEDIAL AND PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION TO ABUSED AND/OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN, OR THOSE CONSIDERED TO BE "AT RISKTHEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
17
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$97,709, executive director

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 315% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (3)
  1. $983,808 spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA) IS ONE OF THE LEADING FAMILY SUPPORT AND EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES. EARLY NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS ARE THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT. HFA SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN THE HOME AND FOCUSES ON BUILDING NURTURING, SAFE AND SECURE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENT AND CHILD TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. A CHILD'S FIRST RELATIONSHIPS AND EARLIEST EXPERIENCES LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGHOUT THEIR ENTIRE LIVES. AT SCALE, STRONGER CHILDHOODS LEAD TO STRONGER FAMILIES AND MORE SUCCESSFULL COMMUNITIES. HFA NURTURES CHILD DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND PREVENTS ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACE'S). HFA IS A HOME VISTING PROGRAM MODELED TO WORK WITH FAMILIES WHO MAY HAVE HISTORIES OF TRAUMA, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. HFA SERVICES ARE OFFERED VOLUNTARILY, INTENSIVELY, AND OVER THE LONG TERM ( 3-5 YEARS AFTER BIRTH OF THE BABY).
  2. $43,565 spent. EXCHANGE PARENT AID(EPA) FOR KIDS PROGRAM IS A HOME BASED PROGRAM USING EVIDENCED-BASED NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB HOME VISITATION MODEL THAT IS STRENGTH BASED AND FAMILY CENTERED. PARENT EDUCATORS CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT THAT CAPTURES THE BASIC NEEDS OF THE FAMILY SUCH AS: CHILD SAFETY, MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SAFE HOUSING. HELP FOR KIDS TEACHES POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS THAT ENSURE THE NEED FOR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS DUE TO NEGLECT, ABUSE AND DOMESTIC DISPUTE. IT TEACHES FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE INTO THEIR COMMUNITY TO ACCESS RESOURCES THAT WILL ENSURE CONTINUING SUPPORT WHEN THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM.
  3. $66,020 spent. FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE 24/7 DAD IS A PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON THE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE, TEACHING 24/7 DAD CURRICULUM COMBINED WITH THE HOME VISITATION MODEL. 24/7 DAD IS AN EVIDENCED-BASED FATHERHOOD PROGRAM USED BY THOUSANDS OF ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE NATION TO DEVELOP PRO-FATHERING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND SKILLS TO DADS OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS AND DEMOGRAPHICS. THE PROGRAM IS BUILT ON THE BASIS THAT FATHERS CAN BE NURTURERS, AND FOR MEN, NURTURING IS A LEARNED SKILL. THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM MEN EXAMINE THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY, LEARN THE 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF A 24/7 DAD. AND OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS SUCH AS WORKING WITH MOM AND PROPER CHILD DISCIPLINE TO HELP THEM BE THE BEST DADS THEY CAN BE.

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 February 1995.

    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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