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The Caring Community of Connecticut Inc

EIN 22-2583035 · Colchester, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS, MOST ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL DEFICITS WHICH ARE NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATED BY THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. IT IS THE AGENCY'S GOAL TO AFFORD PEOPLE WE SERVE A SETTING AND THE MECHANISMS TO DIMINISH THOSE MAL ADAPTIVE TRAITS WHICH HAVE BEEN OBSTACLES TO FULL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIVING. WE FULLY SUBSCRIBE TO THE PROPOSITION THAT ALL DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS SHALL LIVE QUALITY LIVES WHICH ARE FULL, FRUITFUL AND WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF FELLOWSHIP WITH OTHERS.

Income
$22.4 million
Spending
$21.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
354
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$207,849, vice president

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

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $19.0 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF 20 GROUP HOMES PROVIDING SERVICES TO 82 ADULTS WITH SEVERE/PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING 6 CRS CONSUMERS. ALSO, IN HOME SUPPORT FOR 1 PERSON. PEOPLE IN THE CRS ALSO HAVE SEVERE DISABILITIES THAT REQUIRE 24 HOUR SUPPORT. ONE PERSON IN THE IHS DOES NOT REQUIRE 24 HOUR SUPPORT.
  2. $1.1 million spent. VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVING 65 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

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 March 1986.

    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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