Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1954. As of 12/2021, Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut Association For Human Services 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 12/2021, Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION FOR HUMAN SERVICES, INC. (CAHS) ADVOCATES AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND COORDINATES PROGRAMS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND CAPABILITY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CAHS PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND TWO-GENERATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO MEASURABLY REDUCE POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CAHS COORDINATES A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITES TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARATION AND ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL AND STATE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS (EITCS) AND FEDERAL CHILD TAX CREDIT. IN 2021, CAHS COORDINATED 275 VOLUNTEERS IN 50 LOCAL SITES. THE SITES FILED TAX RETURNS WITH $19 MILLION IN FEDERAL REFUNDS AND CREDITS FOR 10,516 HOUSEHOLDS. CAHS ALSO PROVIDED ASSET-BUILDING SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES MOVE OUT OF POVERTY. THIS IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PROGRAM WORK AT THE MOMENT. CAHS SENDS OUT TIMELY INFORMATION AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES TO THE FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LISTSERV.
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND TWO-GENERATION STRATEGIES AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING CHILD CARE - CAHS PROMOTES QUALITY EARLY CARE AS A TWO-GENERATIONAL APPROACH TO END POVERTY - IT KEEPS PARENTS WORKING AND PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. CAHS PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CONNECTICUT'S TWO-GEN AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DAYCARE PROGRAMS AND PROMOTES SYSTEMS CHANGE. CAHS SERVES AS THE FISCAL AGENT TO THE CONNECTICUT EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE, AN ORGANIZATION IN WHICH CAHS PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE. OUR SERVICE REACHES 1,600 INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO RECEIVE UPDATES AND ACTION ALERTS VIA OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD LISTSERV.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Blakey Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 20 | $33,527 |
Emily Wood President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Mckenna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lily Lopez Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Cannon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Merz Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $22,100 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $418,855 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,054,240 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,495,195 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $723 |
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 | $1,498,143 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,457 |
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. | $33,527 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $606 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $641,304 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,827 |
Other employee benefits | $64,435 |
Payroll taxes | $49,962 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,254 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $90,546 |
Advertising and promotion | $83,331 |
Office expenses | $27,510 |
Information technology | $4,366 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,607 |
Travel | $2,978 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,772 |
Insurance | $2,217 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,171,607 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $448,140 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $66,204 |
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 | $1,716 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,950 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $920,126 |
Total assets | $1,452,136 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,992 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $227,607 |
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 | $65,572 |
Total liabilities | $364,171 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $899,534 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $188,431 |
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 | $1,452,136 |
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc has awarded $21,162 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: SITE COORDINATION ASSISTANCE AND SUPPLIES | $8,000 |
Jewett City, CT PURPOSE: SITE COORDINATION ASSISTANCE | $7,162 |
Derby, CT PURPOSE: SITE COORDINATION ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc has recieved totaling $4,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Torrington Savings Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: 2023 CAHS VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) IN TORRINGTON | $4,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Connecticut Association For Human Services Inc Hartford, CT | $1,452,136 | $1,498,143 |
Musica Viva Inc New York, NY | $181,120 | $246,617 |
Jerome A Schiff Charitable Tr Wellesley, MA | $934,894 | $154,936 |
Organization For International Development Bronx, NY | $73,324 | $0 |
Charles Schwartz Foundation For Music Wappingers Falls, NY | $97,989 | $28,923 |
Pastel Painters Society Of Cape Cod Inc Barnstable, MA | $62,752 | $0 |
Foundation For Safe Boating And Marine Info Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,281 | $0 |
Have A Heart Foundation Of Staten Island Inc Staten Island, NY | $64,307 | $0 |