Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
The connecticut council for philanthropy is an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good.
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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a advocacy organization based in HARTFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 237024016.
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Mission
The connecticut council for philanthropy is an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1969, it predates 91% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 71 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConnecticut Council for Philanthropy is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Hartford, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237024016. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 105 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237024016. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is located in Hartford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Based on official tax filings, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. 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.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 105 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a advocacy organization based in HARTFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 237024016. Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Connecticut Council for Philanthropy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237024016, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CONNECTICUT COUNCIL FOR PHILANTHROPY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 105 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 105 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
- What is Connecticut Council for Philanthropy?
- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hartford, United States. Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a advocacy organization based in HARTFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.9 million. EIN: 237024016.
- When was Connecticut Council for Philanthropy founded?
- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Connecticut Council for Philanthropy?
- Karla Fortunato serves as President.
- Where is Connecticut Council for Philanthropy located?
- Headquartered in Hartford, CT, United States.
- What is Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Connecticut Council for Philanthropy trustworthy?
- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237024016.
- What is Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's website?
- http://www.ctphilanthropy.com