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Connecticut Voices for Children Inc

EIN 06-1435280 · New Haven, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE TRUSTED, QUALITY RESEARCH, RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVOCACY THAT ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICY AND INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF CONNECTICUT'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, SPECIFICALLY THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
14
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$178,262, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $388,566 spent. FISCAL AND EMPLOYMENT: BUDGETS ARE A CLEAR REFLECTION OF WHAT AND WHO WE VALUE. CT VOICES IDENTIFIES AND ADVOCATES FOR INVESTMENTS IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS THE PRIMARY BUDGET PRIORITY, BUT WE ALSO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS IN COALITION TO ADVANCE ADVOCACY THAT SUPPORTS INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND A FAIR TAX SYSTEM WITHIN THE STATE.
  2. $181,068 spent. HOUSING, HEALTH & JUSTICE: TODAY, THE STATE'S INCOME AND WEALTH DIVIDES ARE GREATER THAN EVER, BUT SO MUCH OF A CHILD'S WELL-BEING IS ROOTED IN FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY. CHILDREN CANNOT THRIVE UNLESS FAMILIES DO, WHICH IS WHY CT VOICES PRIORITIZES AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS THE INTERSECTIONAL ISSUES OF HEALTH, CHILD WELFARE, AND EDUCATION.
  3. $5,211 spent. EMERGING ISSUES: THE WORLD AND STATE ARE CHANGING RAPIDLY, AND WE RECOGNIZE THAT TO KEEP UP WITH THE PACE OF THESE CHANGES, WE MUST BE NIMBLE AND ADAPT, AND ADDRESS ISSUES AND EMERGENCIES WHEN THEY ARISE, WHICH IS WHY CT VOICES IDENTIFIES NEW, TIMELY ISSUES THAT ARE OF THE MOST EMERGENT IMPORT TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE STATE'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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