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Partnership for Strong Communities Inc

EIN 20-0882009 · Hartford, 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

THE PARTNERSHIP PROMOTES EQUITABLE CHANGE IN CT HOUSING POLICY BY COORDINATING ADVOCACY, ADVANCING RESEARCH, AND UNITING DIVERSE PARTNERS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING EVERYONE IN CT HAS A SAFE, STABLE HOME THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO THEM IN AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE.

Income
$966,804
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$148,768, executive director

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 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 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. $964,975 spent. ADVANCING HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, CREATION, CHOICE, AND STABILITY:THE PARTNERSHIP DRIVES CHANGE BY ENGAGING IN POLICY DESIGN, ADVOCACY, BUILDING BROAD COALITIONS, INFORMING POLICY WITH RESEARCH AND DATA, AND SHAPING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND CONVENINGS. WORKING WITH PARTNERS, WE ADVANCE SYSTEMS AND POLICIES THAT CREATE MORE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HOUSING FOR EVERYONE IN CONNECTICUT.GOALS: BUILD PUBLIC WILL & ADVANCE NARRATIVE CHANGE; ADVANCE HOUSING ADVOCACY & STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY INFRASTRUCTURE; CONDUCT AND SHARE ACTIONABLE RESEARCH.THE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND BROADEN THE BASE OF THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT HOUSING. WE PRODUCE AN ANNUAL SERIES OF IFORUMS AND WEBINARS THAT EXPLORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HOUSING POLICY AND VARIOUS DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH CARE, FOOD SECURITY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND MORE. WE HOST AN ANNUAL CONNECTICUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE WHERE PEOPLE CAN LEARN, SHARE, AND COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND HOUSING ACCESS, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE IN CONNECTICUT. WE PARTNER WITH HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCE ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND AGGREGATE RESEARCH AND REPORTS TO INFORM STATE POLICYMAKERS, MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS, AND BROADER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. OUR EXECUTIVES AND POLICY AND RESEARCH STAFF SPEAK AT CONFERENCES ACROSS THE STATE, REGION, AND NATION. THE CONNECTICUT AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONFERENCE (CAHC) IS OUR ANNUAL OPPORTUNITY TO CONVENE, COLLABORATE, AND DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, CREATION, CHOICE, AND STABILITY ACROSS OUR STATE. THE CAHC IS A MULTI-DAY CONFERENCE OFFERING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF SESSIONS TAILORED TO ADVOCATES, POLICYMAKERS, HOUSING AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, LENDERS AND FUNDERS, AND THE PUBLIC. EACH YEAR, WE SPOTLIGHT STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS THAT HELP ADVANCE THE VISION THAT EVERYONE IN CONNECTICUT HAS A SAFE, STABLE, AFFORDABLE HOME. CAHC CONTENT IS FREE TO ALL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 2005.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Partnership for Strong Families Inc (Gainesville, FL), EIN 03-0423150. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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