Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Inc is located in Clinton, CT. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (W61) the organization is classified as: Credit Unions, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Inc generated $110.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP CT RESIDENTS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SECURITY THROUGH PROGRAM INITIATIVES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BY CREDIT UNIONS, CUBFI, AND CULCT TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR FINANCIAL MEANS SUCCESSFULLY.
TO PROVIDE FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES TO CREDIT UNION MEMBERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BY CREDIT UNIONS AND THE CUBFI ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MONETARY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT NON-PROFIT ORGANZIATIONS (E.G. THE CT FOOD BANK, FOODSHARE, AND OPERATION FUEL, INC.)
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sabrina Defazio Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Henry Baum Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Teresa Knox Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathy Chartier Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Annette Janovic Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Klimkoski Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $19,626 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,216 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,842 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,000 |
| Investment income | $5,320 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,698 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $41,331 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $110,276 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,210 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,055 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,342 |
| Office expenses | $116 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,576 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,365 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $156 |
| Total functional expenses | $65,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,341 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,397 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $430,817 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $678,668 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,984 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $26,340 |
| Total liabilities | $182,324 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $343,680 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $152,664 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $678,668 |
Over the last fiscal year, Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Inc has awarded $55,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CDFI FUND MATCH PURPOSE: DONATION | $40,000 |
CAMP COURANT PURPOSE: DONATION | $15,000 |