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Naugatuck Youth Services Inc

EIN 20-8934900 · Naugatuck, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAUGATUCK YOUTH SERVICES HELPS ALL OF NAUGATUCK'S YOUNG PEOPLE REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL TO BE HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND AWESOME THROUGH PREVENTION, DIVERSION, AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS.

Income
$650,883
Spending
$628,656
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
86
Volunteers
100

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $478,794 spent. PREVENTION-STEP UP NAUGY (SUN), THE PREVENTION COALITION FOR NAUGATUCK SUN IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS OF 12 COMMUNITY SECTORS: PARENTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, HEALTHCARE, FAITH-BASED & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS OWNERS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS, LOCAL & STATE GOVERNMENT, EDUCATORS, AND MEDIA PARTNERS AND UTILIZES THE STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK TO BUILD A STRONG NETWORK OF CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PREVENT THE USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES, AS WELL AS OTHER RISKY BEHAVIOURS, BY YOUTH IN NAUGATUCK. THE COALITION ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY AWARENESS-RAISING EVENTS, ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS, AND IS A REGIONAL LEADER AND ROLE MODEL FOR SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INITIATIVES.
  2. $43,230 spent. DIVERSION-OPERATION OF THE JUVENILE REVIEW BOARD (JRB) FOR NAUGATUCK. JRB WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NAUGATUCK POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 2010, AND CONTINUES TO EVOLVE TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DIVERSION FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. YOUTH ARE MOST COMMONLY REFERRED TO THIS DIVERSION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ARREST OR COURT REFERRAL. A PANEL OF VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVES FROM SEVERAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH YOUTH AND THEIR GUARDIANS TO DEVELOP RESTORATIVE AGREEMENTS. THIS YEAR, 88 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ENGAGED WITH THE JRB IN THE RESTORATIVE PROCESS AND RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
  3. $50,696 spent. LIFE SKILLS-PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUNG PEOPLE'S ABILITIES TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND IN LIFE THROUGH A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER RECREATIONAL GROUPS AND PROGRAMS, PEER MENTORING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAMS. THIS YEAR, 64 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WHERE THEY RECEIVED HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WORKING IN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RECEIVED A PAYCHECK. PEER MENTORING AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS POSITIVELY IMPACT MENTORS AND MENTEES BY CREATING A KINDER, MORE POSITIVE CULTURE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, 28 STUDENTS ATTENDED A SKILL-BUILDING OVERNIGHT WEEKEND TRIP AT CAMP JEWELL IN COLEBROOK, CT.

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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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 June 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 April 2013.

    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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