City Mission
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to love our neighbors by serving Waterbury. Through compassion and community engagement we aim to serve people change lives and transform our city. We envision a city where all are valued and no one goes hungry. In the past year alone we distributed over 100,000 meals to individuals and families in Waterbury CT demonstrating our ongoing commitment to meeting basic needs and creating lasting impact.
- Income
- $139,159
- Spending
- $130,264
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $34,562, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $26,444 spent. City Mission operates a Free Food Program that runs Monday through Friday each week dedicated to addressing food insecurity in Waterbury and the greater Waterbury area. Through strong partnerships with local organizations we are working to reduce hunger and ensure consistent access to nutritious food for both individuals and families in need.Our efforts include weekly distributions of non-perishable food items to ten partner organizations and community beneficiaries. In addition we host bimonthly events where we distribute over 150 pantry bags directly to residents and we organize monthly food collection drives at local grocery stores to help sustain our outreach. This program reached people over 35,000 individuals this past year.
- Our Community Development Program is designed to equip residents with essential skills that can enhance their daily lives and overall well-being. Through monthly classes and interactive workshops we create opportunities for individuals and families to come together learn and grow. Participants gain valuable knowledge in areas such as healthy cooking household budgeting food quality awareness CPR training and more. These sessions are tailored to serve a wide range of age groups including seniors parents students and families ensuring that everyone can benefit. Our goal is to unite communities and expand our impact throughout the Greater Waterbury Area by offering practical life-enriching education that empowers people to thrive. This program served 20 individuals and families per class.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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