Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut Citizen Research Group 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 Citizen Research Group Inc generated $649.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $596.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.1% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2020, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $679,970. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTALLY CAUSED HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS AIR AND WATER CONTAMINATION BY GATHERING FACTS AND INFORMATION AND MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DO THIS BY FORUMS MEETINGS MAILINGS TELEPHONE BANKING AND SOCIAL MEDIA-BASED OUTREACH. DURING 2021 OUR FOCUS HAS BEEN ON PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND SOLUTIONS TO A GROWING CLIMATE CRISIS AS WELL SOLUTIONS TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION.
IN THIS SAME WAY WE ALSO ADDRESS WIDESPREAD CONSUMER ISSUES THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BY INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR OWN. DURING 2021 OUR FOCUS WAS ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE INEQUITIES IN OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY.
WE WORK IN COALITIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UNIONS CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS AND TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO THEIR MEMBERS. DURING 2021 WE WERE ABLE TO FOCUS ON PROMOTING RACIAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AND TOLERANCE AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.
WE ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTALLY CAUSED HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS AIR AND WATER CONTAMINATION BY GATHERING FACTS AND INFORMATION AND MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DO THIS BY FORUMS MEETINGS MAILINGS TELEPHONE BANKING AND SOCIAL MEDIA-BASED OUTREACH. DURING 2021 OUR FOCUS HAS BEEN ON PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND SOLUTIONS TO A GROWING CLIMATE CRISIS AS WELL SOLUTIONS TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION.
IN THIS SAME WAY WE ALSO ADDRESS WIDESPREAD CONSUMER ISSUES THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BY INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR OWN. DURING 2021 OUR FOCUS WAS ON ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE INEQUITIES IN OUR PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY.
WE WORK IN COALITIONS WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UNIONS CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC POLICY QUESTIONS AND TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO THEIR MEMBERS. DURING 2021 WE WERE ABLE TO FOCUS ON PROMOTING RACIAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AND TOLERANCE AS WELL AS ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS TO ECONOMIC PROBLEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ann D Pratt Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
William Collins Vice Chair Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amy Mclean Secretary Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Curry Treasurer Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Henry Murray Chair Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Judith A Maslen Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,250 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $639,682 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $641,932 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,415 |
Investment income | $74 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,772 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $649,193 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $228,235 |
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. | $95,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $80,332 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,330 |
Payroll taxes | $14,614 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $88,132 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,900 |
Office expenses | $15,223 |
Information technology | $1,662 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,800 |
Travel | $407 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,486 |
Interest | $6 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $850 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $596,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,367 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $24,005 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,016 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $300,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $436,388 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,940 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $96,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $98,940 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $233,542 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,906 |
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 | $436,388 |
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc has awarded $506,470 in support to 10 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Hartford, CT PURPOSE: climate crisis campaign | $150,000 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: climate crisis campaign | $150,000 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: democracy & voting rights campaign | $35,000 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: democracy & voting rights campaign | $35,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: corporate divestment campaign | $25,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: corporate divestment campaign | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc has recieved totaling $482,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $135,000 |
Renew New England Alliance Providence, RI | | $125,000 |
Hampshire Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $47,500 |
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Hamden, CT PURPOSE: STATEWIDE EDUCATION EQUITY ORGANIZING INITIATIVE | $37,500 |
Proteus Fund Inc Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $30,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $30,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ceres Inc Boston, MA | $29,352,442 | $24,614,571 |
Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | $31,921,240 | $31,575,953 |
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission Lowell, MA | $13,941,857 | $17,678,985 |
Conservation Law Foundation Inc Boston, MA | $40,803,982 | $23,298,469 |
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc New York, NY | $5,512,348 | $11,721,218 |
New Ecology Inc Boston, MA | $3,455,228 | $7,374,959 |
West Harlem Environmental Action Inc New York, NY | $16,626,101 | $16,263,917 |
Consortium For Energy Efficiency Inc Middleton, MA | $3,900,688 | $3,677,638 |
Sound Waters Inc Stamford, CT | $15,959,792 | $5,964,857 |
Project For Public Spaces Inc New York, NY | $985,831 | $2,895,436 |
Catskill Center For Conservation And Development Inc Arkville, NY | $7,000,138 | $2,362,917 |
North Shore Land Alliance Inc Oyster Bay, NY | $13,439,856 | $3,087,972 |