Congregations Organized For A New Connecticut Inc
- Assets
- $373.6k
- Revenue
- $491.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Hamden, CT
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 06-1392836
Organization Overview
Congregations Organized For A New Connecticut Inc, operating under the name Conect, is located in Hamden, CT. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Conect employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conect 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 12/2020, Conect generated $491.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $473.5k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DISCOVER, RESEARCH, ANALYZE AND ARTICULATE A POWERFUL MORAL VOICETO NEGOTIATE REGARDING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR MEMBER CONGREGATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1)ORGANIZED 9 FAITH & ORGANIZING ZOOM LEARNING SESSIONS WHERE CLERGY AND LAY LEADERS FROM 9 DIFFERENT FAITH OR DENOMINATIONAL TRADITIONS TAUGHT AND SHARED ABOUT THEIR TRADITION,INCLUDING CATHOLIC, AME, JEWISH, SIKH,ISLAMICBAPTIST, UCC, EPISCOPAL AND LUTHERAN TRADITIONS.2)TRAINED 50 NEW LEADERS IN POWER, LOVE & JUSTICE:AN INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZING VIA 4 OR 5 ZOOM SESSIONS.3)RECRUITED 8 NEW CONGREGATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS TO JOIN CONECT IN LATE 2020.4)FURTHER DEVELOPED AND PREPARED ISSUE CAMPAIGNS FOR EARLY 2021 ON CLEAN SLATE AUTOMATED CRIMINAL RECORD EXPUNGEMENT AND ON COLLECTING CONSISTENT, STANDARDIZED REAL(RACE,ETHNICITY,AND LANGUAGE)DATA ACROSS HEALTH PROVIDERS AND STATE AGENCIES TO ALLOW FOR BETTER ANALYSIS AND INTERVENTIONS REGARDING HEALTH DISPARITIES.5)CONTINUED COORDINATED WORK WITH THE NATIONAL DO NOT STAND IDLY BY CAMPAIGN ON GUN VIOLENCE TO HELP DEVELOP AND GROW THE GUN SAFETY CONSORTIUM, WITH LEADERSHIP FROM NEW HAVEN AND BPT 6)WORKED ON A SERIES OF LOCAL ISSUES AND ACTIONS IN SPECIFIC TOWNS--ASTHMA ISSUES IN NEW HAVEN, HOME FOUNDATION REPAIRS AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE IN HAMDEN, ADDING MUSLIM HOLIDAYS TO SCHOOL CALENDARS IN TRUMBULL AND BRIDGEPORT, MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA AND SUPPORT OVERALL, AND ON LOCAL SCHOOLS ISSUES IN NORWALK CT.7)HELPED TO PASS CTS POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY LAW IN THE SUMMER OF 2020 IN THE WAKE OF THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD BYMAKING HUNDREDS OF CALLS AND SENDING HUNDREDS OF EMAILS TO LEGISLATORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Mcdermott Lead Organizer | Officer | 40 | $105,999 |
Ms Therese Lefever Co-Chair Executive Team | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rev Anthony L Bennett Co-Chair Executive Team | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rev Philippe Andal Treasurer Executive Team | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ms Asti Jackson Strategy Team | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ms Cindy Zuckerbrod Strategy Team | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $71,080 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $398,232 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $469,312 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,973 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $491,285 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,660 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $79,061 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $74,119 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,999 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,414 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $517 |
| Insurance | $1,806 |
| All other expenses | $71,415 |
| Total functional expenses | $473,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,447 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $167,921 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,886 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $3,922 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,381 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $373,557 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,496 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,860 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $5,356 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $324,492 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $43,709 |
| 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 | $373,557 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Congregations Organized For A New Connecticut Inc has recieved totaling $450,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $215,000 |
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Connecticut Health Foundation Inc Hartford, CT PURPOSE: GOAL 3: IMPROVE CARE DELIVERY | $25,000 |
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: STUDENT LOAN FUND | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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O D A Community Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | $670,721 | $3,199,814 |
Citizens Committee For New York City Inc New York, NY | $7,691,250 | $2,979,222 |
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