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EIN 86-2572246 · Bloomfield, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Underground New England is a faith-based non-profit organization that exists to eradicate human trafficking in Connecticut and New England through awareness prevention and intentional survivor support.

Income
$589,847
Spending
$603,598
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
7
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$85,000, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. dult Mentor Program: Trained & qualified peer mentors walk alongside adult survivors 18+ of human trafficking and sexual exploitation across the entire state of CT. Mentors help survivors rebuild their lives by providing community based comprehensive services including intensive case management housing navigation victim advocacy basic needs provision peer services psycho-education life skills training job coaching and community support. Staff also provide information & referrals emergency housing and crisis case management. In 2025 we served 54 individuals and 14 dependents enrolled 35 in long-term services in AMP and provided over 860 hours of mentoring and case management. 2 individuals completed the program. We provided 244 nights of emergency housing and helped 25 individuals achieve safe housing within 6 months of referral. 21 individuals were assisted with exiting exploitative situations emergency support was provided at the point of crisis and stabilizing services were initiated. 100% of AMP participants obtained food clothing and mental and physical healthcare. 100% of participants accessed a safe and supporting community; 88% of clients increased their income; 83% improved overall wellness. Participants set a collective 112 smart goals; 68 goals were completed.
  2. Awareness and Prevention: Conducted 24 awareness and prevention events with a combined 2500 participants with a focus on educating and training communities and partner agencies in anti-human trafficking prevention including how to recognize the signs indicators and red flags of human trafficking. Participants also learned how to support survivors in the process of exiting trafficking and building recovery.
  3. | Explanation:| In the latter part of 2023 it was decided that the Mentor Program required restructuring to ensure long-term benefits for survivors. The Mentorship program was temporarily halted in September 2023 and officially resumed in May 2024 with full-time mentors and program staff.

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 November 2021.

    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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