Nonprofit · EIN 06-0983819
THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt · DANBURY, CT 06810
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,621,794 | $3,051,728 | $570,066 | $7,414,472 | $343,871 | $7,070,601 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,840,672 | $2,918,073 | -$77,401 | $6,846,626 | $369,241 | $6,477,385 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,434,400
- of which government grants
- $1,745,744
- Program service revenue
- $435
- Investment income
- $13,622
- Net rental income
- -$24,587
- Net income from fundraising events
- $166,099
- Other revenue
- $173,337
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,923,534
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,228,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $7,607
- Depreciation
- $244,880
- Program services (functional)
- $2,533,152
- Management and general (functional)
- $165,610
- Fundraising (functional)
- $352,966
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,846,626
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,414,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $343,871
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,070,601
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,313,552
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,068,889
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,432,815
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $637,786
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$24,587
- Gross receipts
- $3,779,372
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Dunn | President and CEO Officer | 35 | $127,166 |
| Amanda Bristol | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Elliott | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Garretson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelcey Hoyt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Evan Hack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Paul Fiedler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Pepin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki Taylor-Bloch | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Gessner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Reed Idriss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Byrne | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Imranul Haque | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elvis Novas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chelen Reyes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayna Beylouni White | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Dunn | President and CEO Officer | 35 | $127,058 |
| Eric J Eggan Esq | Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Elaine Cox | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Glori Norwitt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kelcey Hoyt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Evan Hack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Paul Fiedler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Pepin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vicki Taylor-Bloch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Gessner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Bristol | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Byrne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2 WEST ST, DANBURY, CT 06810-7841
- In care of
- % ASHLEY DUNN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ashley Dunn, 2 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810
- Signed the 990
- Ashley Dunn, President and CEO
- Phone
- (203) 731-5200
- Website
- www.thecenterct.org
- Return prepared by
- Nanavaty Davenport Studley White
Mission
CEE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, UTILIZING INCLUSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED, AND CLIENT-CENTERED PRACTICES, WITH A VISION OF CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES FREE FROM INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN FAIRFIELD AND SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- Domestic Violence Services: CEE supports individuals impacted by domestic violence through it's no cost, on-site support, counseling, and advocacy provided by certified domestic and sexual violence advocates. Its residential facility provides a safe haven for individuals and children fleeing interpersonal violence, offering case management and rehousing assistance. CEE offers short-term counseling for adults and children navigating trauma and ongoing support groups for victims. Advocates help victims navigate the legal system, including Restraining Orders, ensuring their voices are heard. Through prevention and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 annually, CEE aims to break the cycle of violence. With 24-hour hotlines, walk-in services, and a committed community impact team, CEE empowers individuals, promotes safety, and works toward creating lasting change in the communities served.Expenses $1,616,174
- Sexual Assault Services: CEE supportsindividuals impacted by sexual violence through it's no cost, on-site support, counseling, and advocacy provided by certified domestic and sexual violence advocates. Its residential facility provides a safe haven for individuals and children fleeing interpersonal violence, offering case management and rehousing assistance. CEE offers short-term counseling for adults and children navigating trauma and ongoing support groups for victims. Advocates help victims navigate the legal system, including Restraining Orders, ensuring their voices are heard. Through prevention and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 annually, CEE aims to break the cycle of violence. With 24-hour hotlines, walk-in services, and a committed Community Impact team, CEE empowers individuals, promotes safety, and works toward creating lasting change in the communities served.Expenses $906,396
- Extended Therapy Program: CEE has developed an Extended Therapy Program (ETP) to address the ongoing barriers survivors of interpersonal violence face in accessing long-term, trauma-informed clinical care. The program is in its development stage and is expected to begin upon completion of all steps to obtain the final approvals.Expenses $10,582
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0983819
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,414,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,779,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,621,794 | $3,051,728 | $7,414,472 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,840,672 | $2,918,073 | $6,846,626 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,568,358 | $2,963,690 | $6,901,118 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0983819).
Questions about THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC is 06-0983819.
- Is THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ashley Dunn.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,166 (Ashley Dunn, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,621,794, expenses of $3,051,728 and total assets of $7,414,472 at year end.
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