Newtown Parent Connection Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NEWTOWN PARENT CONNECTION, INC. IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED BY CONCERNED PARENTS AND OTHER INFORMED CITIZENS OF NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATIVE AND PREVENTATIVE EDUCATION ON THE SUBJECTS OF LEGAL AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE, AND IMPLEMENTING POSITIVE PARENTING SKILLS TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDING HELP AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED. NEWTOWN PARENT CONNECTION, INC. WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH TOWN AGENCIES, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE SCHOOLS, AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AMONG THE YOUTH. NEWTOWN PARENT CONNECTION, INC. HOLDS PUBLIC FORUMS WITH PROFESSIONAL GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE SUBJECT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE MAJOR SOURCES OF REVENUE ARE DONATIONS AND FUND-RAISING. THE MAJOR SOURCES OF EXPENSES ARE PROGRAM AND MARKETING EXPENSES. NEWTOWN PARENT CONNECTION, INC. IS A NON-PROFI
- Income
- $265,273
- Spending
- $203,364
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 12.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 62%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 21
- Highest pay
- $70,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 96% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
- $173,085 spent. During the year the organization conducted several community events to raise the awareness of substance use and abuse among young people. There were three community forums attended by approximately 1,000 people for all forums. The forums covered various topics related to substance use and abuse. The organization also collaborated with other town and school organizations to provide various programs meeting the same goals. Additionally, approximately 300 people were served through various outreach programs run by the organization including support group meetings and telephone support.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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