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Cause Effective Inc

CAUSE EFFECTIVE TRANSFORMS NONPROFITS BY PARTNERING WITH MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERS TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE WORK WITH LEADERSHIP TO DEVELOP, EMPLOY & EXPAND EFFECTIVE FUNDRAISING, GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES …

Advocacy & Civil Rights North Haven, CT EIN 133083978 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Cause Effective Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
North Haven, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W99B
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Cause effective transforms nonprofits by partnering with mission-driven leaders to achieve social change. We work with leadership to develop, employ & expand effective fundraising, governance & organizational strategies to advance equity & justice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE W99B
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 5%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.05 ($61,545)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cause Effective Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in North Haven, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 133083978. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Cause Effective Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Cause Effective Inc is located in North Haven, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 24 Legrand Rd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Cause Effective Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 5% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cause Effective Inc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Cause Effective Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Cause Effective Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 5% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Cause effective transforms nonprofits by partnering with mission-driven leaders to achieve social change. We work with leadership to develop, employ & expand effective fundraising, governance & organizational strategies to advance equity & justice. Cause Effective Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Cause Effective Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Cause Effective Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cause Effective Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133083978, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
5% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JU
Judy Levine
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdul M•••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amy W•••
SECRETARY
CH
Charko P••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Claire S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DI
Didi L•••••
VICE CHAIR
GA
Gabriella P••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Judy L•••••
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
KA
Karon J•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kelsey L••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kenneth L••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kristina B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marina R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mark C•••••
TREASURER
MI
Michael R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
PE
Pedro R••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Ross P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SO
Sonya S••••••
Executive Director
TH
Thomas S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ZA
Zanetta A•••••••••••••
CHAIR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cause Effective Inc This page 69 $1.4 million 5%
Florida is for Veterans Inc 89 $3.0 million -
Northern Michigan Childrens Assessment Center 89 $2.0 million -
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation 89 $2.8 million -
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco 89 $3.4 million -
Heritage Christian School 89 $1.0 million -
Cape Fear Clinic Inc 89 $2.1 million -
United Way of West Tennessee Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Community Transportation Association of America 89 $9.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cause Effective Inc

What is Cause Effective Inc?
Cause Effective Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in North Haven, United States. Cause effective transforms nonprofits by partnering with mission-driven leaders to achieve social change. We work with leadership to develop, employ & expand effective fundraising, governance & organizational strategies to advance equity & justice.
When was Cause Effective Inc founded?
Cause Effective Inc was founded in 1981.
Who leads Cause Effective Inc?
Judy Levine serves as PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Cause Effective Inc located?
Headquartered in North Haven, United States.
What is Cause Effective Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 5% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cause Effective Inc trustworthy?
Cause Effective Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cause Effective Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133083978.
What is Cause Effective Inc's website?
https://www.causeeffective.org