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Adelbrook Community Services Inc

EIN 38-3714954 · Cromwell, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADELBROOK CSI PROVIDES HOPE AND HEALING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$14.7 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
217
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$396,768, president & ceo

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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. $8.4 million spent. ADELBROOK, CSI MANAGES CONTINUOUS RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT, COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, AND A WEEKEND RESPITE PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ALL THREE SERVICE REGIONS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CT'S DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. THESE 3 OR 4 PERSON HOMES ARE SUPPORTED WITH 24 HOUR A DAY DIRECT CARE SUPPORTS, NURSING COVERAGE, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS THROUGH EXPERT BEHAVIORAL STAFF, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MEET THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. SERVICE LEVELS ARE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE LEVEL OF NEED. INDIVIDUALS TYPICALLY ATTEND SCHOOL OR DAY PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $3.5 million spent. LEVEL II THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES PROVIDE TREATMENT, SUPPORT, AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR GIRLS, AGES 13-18. CLINICAL AND SUPPORT STAFF WORK WITH EACH RESIDENT TO ADDRESS CLINICAL NEEDS, PLAN FOR HER FUTURE, AND IMPLEMENT PLANNING TOWARDS HER INDIVIDUAL GOALS. TREATMENT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED AND LED BY A CLINICAL EXPERT WITHIN EACH PROGRAM. WE HAVE A SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN WORKING WITH YOUTH WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS OR INTELLECTUAL/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ADELBROOK USES EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS OF CARE TO SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND INDEPENDENT-LIVING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 July 1975.

    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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