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Acts 4 Ministry Inc

EIN 20-3676244 · Waterbury, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACTS 4 MINISTRY (ACTS 4) IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL, TAX EXEMPT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS THROUGH THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF REUSABLE GOODS. AS A WATERBURY FOUNDED AND ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION, ACTS 4 PRIMARILY SERVES THE GREATER WATERBURY AREA. INDIVIDUALS IN NEED CAN CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND SHOP FREELY THROUGHOUT THE BOUTIQUE FOR THESE NECESSITIES. NO TWO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE THE SAME - OUR CLIENTELE COME FROM HOMELESSNESS THROUGH MID-INCOME WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LIFE DEVASTATING OR ALTERING EVENT. THROUGH A TEAM OF INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS, WHO COLLECT BOTH GENTLY USED AND NEW ITEMS TO PROVIDE TO THOSE WE SERVE, EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS A SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IN THE BOUTIQUE. EACH PERSON THAT COMES IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT RECEIVES THESE ITEMS FREE OF CHARGE (AN AVERAGE OF 82 ITEMS PER PERSON).

Income
$258,603
Spending
$328,073
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
2
Volunteers
238
Highest pay
$95,000, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $67,131 spent. FURNITURE - OUR PROGRAM IS HERE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES AS A RESULT OF HARDSHIPS. WHETHER YOU HAD TO ABANDON YOUR FURNITURE DURING A MOVE OR ARE STARTING ANEW, WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP. WE SERVE RESIDENTS FROM COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS. THIS PORTION OF THE MINISTRY PROVIDES FOR CLOSE TO 200 HOMES ANNUALLY AND ONLY ALLOWS A FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL TO RECEIVE FURNITURE ONE-TIME IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY.
  2. $67,130 spent. BOUTIQUE - IF ONE HAS EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGE AS A RESULT OF DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, OUR PROGRAM IS HERE TO SUPPORT AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO HELP THEM TO THE NEXT STAGE OF LIFE. THE BOUTIQUE IS SET TO PROVIDE FREE CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, AND OUTERWEAR TWICE PER YEAR PER CLIENT - ONCE DURING THE SPRING/SUMMER SEASON AND ONCE DURING THE FALL/WINTER SEASON AND SERVES RESIDENTS FROM COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN GREATER WATERBURY AND LITCHFIELD HILLS.
  3. $67,131 spent. PERSONAL CARE CLOSET - NO MATTER YOUR CURRENT LIFE SITUATION, PRACTICING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND MAINTAINING A CLEAN HOME CAN LEAVE YOU FEELING REVITALIZED. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES YOU WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO KEEP BOTH YOURSELF AND YOUR LIVING SPACE CLEAN AND PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE DAY. OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE COLLECTED DATA TO IDENTIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES OUR CLIENTS FACE. THESE INCLUDE DOWNSIZING, INFLATION, LOSS OF LOVED ONES AND PRIMARY INCOME. THE DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICES HAS INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY, WITH OVER 65% OF OUR CLIENTS BEING NEW TO OUR MINISTRY. MANY STRUGGLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HYGIENE AND CLEAN CLOTHES. OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS HAVE DISTRIBUTED 82 ITEMS PER PERSON.

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 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 2024.

    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 March 2006.

    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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