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Triangle Community Center Inc

EIN 22-3079559 · Norwalk, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY CENTER (TCC) EMPOWERS AND ADVOCATES FOR LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE IN CONNECTICUT THROUGH COMMUNITY, HEALTH, AND LEARNING PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$127,184, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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. $94,718 spent. PRIDE IN THE PARK IS ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST PRIDE CELEBRATIONS, DRAWING NEARLY 10,000 ATTENDEES EACH YEAR. THIS FREE, DAY-LONG EVENT FEATURES LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, DIVERSE VENDORS, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE AND ALLIES TO GATHER IN CELEBRATION AND SOLIDARITY. IT FOSTERS VISIBILITY, REDUCES ISOLATION, AND PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING ACROSS THE BROADER COMMUNITY WHILE HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL LGBTQIA+ TALENT AND BUSINESSES. PRIDE IN THE PARK STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY BONDS, AFFIRMS IDENTITIES, AND SERVES AS A VIBRANT EXPRESSION OF RESILIENCE, DIVERSITY, AND COLLECTIVE JOY.
  2. $131,851 spent. CARE COORDINATION SERVICES OFFER LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS PERSONALIZED, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND BUILD LASTING STABILITY. THROUGH DEDICATED CASE MANAGEMENT, CLIENTS RECEIVE TAILORED ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND LEGAL AND FINANCIAL NAVIGATION, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO AFFIRMING SERVICE PROVIDERS. CARE COORDINATORS COLLABORATE WITH CLIENTS TO ASSESS NEEDS, CREATE ACTION PLANS, AND BUILD SUPPORT NETWORKS. ESSENTIAL DIRECT SERVICES - INCLUDING A FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING CLOSET, SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, COMPUTER ACCESS, AND A MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PATHWAYS TO SAFETY AND WELLNESS.
  3. $519,910 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFER YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION THROUGH DOZENS OF PEER-LED GROUPS, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THESE GATHERINGS INCLUDE SOCIAL MEETUPS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT WELCOME LGBTQIA+ YOUNG PEOPLE, OLDER ADULTS, TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PEOPLE, AND MORE. BY PROVIDING SPACES TO SHARE EXPERIENCES, EXPLORE INTERESTS, AND ENJOY TIME TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, NURTURE FRIENDSHIPS, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TIES - HELPING LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE FEEL AFFIRMED, SUPPORTED, AND EMPOWERED TO LIVE AUTHENTICALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 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 March 1991.

    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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