Nonprofit · EIN 87-2622825
CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $784,628 | $19,576,412 | -$18,791,784 | $5,144,897 | $1,143,971 | $4,000,926 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,148,997 | $9,065,129 | -$7,916,132 | $23,524,599 | $731,889 | $22,792,710 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,075
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $775,553
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,534,975
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $525,721
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,651,076
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,654,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $19,037
- Accounting fees
- $32,713
- Occupancy
- $150,085
- Travel
- $49,617
- Depreciation
- $6,075
- Program services (functional)
- $18,705,606
- Management and general (functional)
- $870,806
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,524,599
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,144,897
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,143,971
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,000,926
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $122,070
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,000,926
- Gross receipts
- $784,628
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTH HARRIES | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $300,385 | $30,038 | $71,931 |
| MELVIN MEDINA | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVOCACY Key employee | 40 | $210,349 | $91,376 | $70,149 |
| MIRELLISE M VAZQUEZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF INVESTME Key employee | 40 | $234,846 | $5,871 | $58,280 |
| MEGHAN HOLDEN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,500 | $52,055 | $55,646 |
| COURTNEY PARKERSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,462 | $13,235 | $59,164 |
| ADRIANA A JOSEPH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Officer | 40 | $195,041 | $14,628 | $16,205 |
| NORDIA SAVAGE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,539 | $8,913 | $34,996 |
| JONATHAN CABRAL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,708 | $12,803 | $26,171 |
| ELLEN FUGATE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,269 | $3,482 | $13,230 |
| KERWIN CHARLES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT-MARIE COLE JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KICA MATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MANDEL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MANDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY DONELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID LEHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARTH HARRIES | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $238,888 | $49,863 | $61,781 |
| MIRELLISE M VAZQUEZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF INVESTMENT Key employee | 40 | $205,323 | $19,433 | $57,054 |
| COURTNEY PARKERSON | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,664 | $8,352 | $56,207 |
| ADRIANA A JOSEPH | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $154,832 | $27,404 | $11,603 |
| NORDIA SAVAGE | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,690 | $7,541 | $27,449 |
| MELVIN MEDINA | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVOCACY & EXTERNAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $82,664 | $59,749 | $25,599 |
| JONATHAN CABRAL | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,033 | $7,582 | $18,466 |
| KERWIN CHARLES | TREASURER, FINANCE COMMITTE MEMEBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT-MARIE COLE JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KICA MATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MANDEL | BOARD CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE MANDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 136 LOUNSBURY RD, RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-4730
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GARTH HARRIES, 139 ORANGE STREET 4TH FLOOR, NEW HAVEN, CT 06510
- Signed the 990
- GARTH HARRIES, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (475) 900-9210
- Website
- HTTPS://WWW.CTPROJECT.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- WHITTLESEY PC
Mission
THE CONNECTICUT PROJECT, A 501C3 ORGANIZATION, BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO BUILD OPPORTUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, WE INVESTED IN ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY:1) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILDCARE: SUPPORTING EXPANDING CHILDCARE INCUBATORS IN FIVE CITIES; BUILDING SECTOR ADVOCACY INFRASTRUCTURE; RESEARCH REGARDING CHALLENGES TO CHILDCARE ACCESS; EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZING CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO CHILD CARE ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $18,705,606 · grants $10,534,975
- 2) HOUSING: SUPPORTING A PRE-DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND; DATA STRATEGIC PLANNING SUPPORT FOR A HOUSING-FOCUSED COHORT; STATE HOUSING VOUCHER STUDY TO IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, TENANTS' RIGHTS ADVOCACY, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND CAPACITY BUILDING ORGANIZATION IN EASTERN CONNECTICUT.
- 3) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: MAKING GOVERNMENT MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE PEOPLE BY ESTABLISHING, THROUGH TOBIN CENTER FOR ECONOMIC POLICY, A DATA SCIENTIST IN THE CT MEDICAID PROGRAM TO BETTER CONNECT MEDICAID CLIENTS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. PILOT THE USE OF COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS & CARE COORDINATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS; SUPPORT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CT WAIVER FOR RE-ENTRY MEDICAID ENROLLMENT PROJECT; SUPPORT FOR OFFICE OF WORKFORCE STRATEGY'S DATA CAPACITY AND QUALITY JOBS FRAMEWORK.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2622825
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,144,897
- Income (IRS master file)
- $784,628
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $784,628 | $19,576,412 | $5,144,897 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,148,997 | $9,065,129 | $23,524,599 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $33,500,265 | $3,130,725 | $30,991,305 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 87-2622825).
Questions about CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC is 87-2622825.
- Is CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONNECTICUT PROJECT 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 CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GARTH HARRIES.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $300,385 (GARTH HARRIES, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does CONNECTICUT PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $784,628, expenses of $19,576,412 and total assets of $5,144,897 at year end.
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