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Capitol Squash Inc

EIN 27-2791355 · Hartford, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To empower the youth of Hartford to reach their potential as athletes, scholars, and engaged citizens.

Income
$785,696
Spending
$758,125
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
44.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
11
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$154,782, executive dir.

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 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $478,507 spent. The mission of Capitol Squash is to empower youth of Hartford to reach their potential as athletes, students, and engaged citizens. Capitol Squash strives to provide youth with life-changing opportunities through the sport of squash, intensive educational support, mentoring, and community service activities. This past year, Capitol Squash expanded our reach and deepened our impact.Over the course of the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025, we served 50 3rd-12th grade students and 19 post-secondary students. Students attended programming after school 2-4 days a week. We had 2,149 total program hours with the average individual participant attending 428 hours of programming. Students engaged in an hour of squash training followed by an hour of academic tutoring.Our students participated in academic enrichment ranging from debates and geography workshops to vocabulary competitions. They also attended memorable field trips to the Hartford Public Library, Auerfarm, Hartford Stitch, and Yale Peabody Museum. Our students conducted community service at the Hungerford Nature Center.Students across middle and high school engaged deeply in the college and post-secondary process. They participated in weekly workshops, visited 13 college campuses including Boston University, Central Connecticut State University, Mount Holyoke College, and UConn Storrs, and met directly with university admissions leaders. 100% of the students who graduated high school in FY25 have matriculated at college. They are attending American University, Bowdoin College, Central Connecticut State University, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Trinity College, and UConn Hartford. This year, the total amount of money Capitol Squash students secured in financial aid and scholarships rose to $3.8 million.Expenses $478,507.
  2. $16,875 spent. Squash court time donated by Trinity College. Approximately 36 weeks at 31 hours per week with an estimated value of $16,875.
  3. Less in-kind contribution of facilites, not reported in expenses.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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