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North American Family Institute Inc

EIN 90-0059160 · Hartford, CT

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NAFI Connecticut Inc. empowers individuals, strengthens families, and builds healthy communities. Our programs include family strengthening programs, therapeutic foster care, residential group homes, services for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health and wellness services, and youth development programs, all designed to foster growth, well-being, and resilience.

Income
$27.6 million
Spending
$27.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
390
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$316,172, treasurer/chief operating officer

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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (4)
  1. $9.6 million spent. Therapeutic Foster Care & Residential Group Homes: Programs offer caring, home-like, live-in environments for adolescents and young adults to practice new possibilities with the support of 24-hour staff. NAFI CT also provides safe, nurturing foster homes to youth in need of temporary or long-term foster care. Our group homes, and foster homes help youth overcome challenges while learning the necessary skills that will enable them to return home or to their designated permanency option, strengthen family and adult relationships, and become better connected to their community. (Expenses $ 3,362,883 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 3,441,703) NAFI Connecticut Inc.'s other offerings include support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well youth development programs designed to help young people reach their full potential.
  2. $6.0 million spent. Family Strengthening Programs: Work with families that are involved with systems such as mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice with a focus on keeping children and youth in their homes and supporting families during challenging times. These programs support caregiver competence and confidence, restore healthy communication, and decrease stressors and conflict that create crisis. Services are flexible and attentive to the needs of families, and can occur in the home, at school, or in the community.
  3. $4.1 million spent. Behavioral Health & Wellness: Compassionate and comprehensive treatment and counseling for a variety of emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced therapists, psychiatrists, care coordinators, and counselors work with each person to develop individualized treatment goals that promote health, recovery, and resilience. (Expenses $ 3,362,883 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 3,441,703) NAFI Connecticut Inc.'s other offerings include support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well youth development programs designed to help young people reach their full potential.
  4. $3.4 million spent. NAFI Connecticut Inc.'s other offerings include support services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well youth development programs designed to help young people reach their full potential.

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? Caution.

    Not 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 December 1986.

    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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