Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc
- Assets
- $525.5k
- Revenue
- $569.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-0889894
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc employed 3 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 12/2023, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc generated $569.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $595.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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.
Since 2020, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,317,720. 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
2023
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 IT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE DO THIS DURING FORUMS & MEETINGS AND ALSO THROUGH MAILINGS TELEPHONE BANKING AND SOCIAL MEDIA-BASED OUTREACH. DURING 2023 OUR FOCUS HAS BEEN ON PROMOTING AWARENESS OF AND SOLUTIONS TO THE GROWING CLIMATE CRISIS.
IN THIS SAME WAY WE ALSO ADDRESS WIDESPREAD CONSUMER ISSUES THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED BY INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR OWN. DURING 2023 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 2023 WE WERE ABLE TO FOCUS ON PROMOTING RACIAL AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AND TOLERANCE AS WELL AS ADDRESSING THE DISPROPORTIONAL EFFECTS THAT THE CLIMATE CRISIS IS HAVING ON MARGINAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Henry Murray Chair Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Mclean Secretary Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathleen Curry Treasurer Of The Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Edith Alicea Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Reina Cabrera Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Maribel Rodriguez Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,989 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $546,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,933 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $560,320 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,568 |
| Investment income | $80 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $156 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $569,124 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $322,013 |
| 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. | $7,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $56,831 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,121 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,817 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $713 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,460 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,142 |
| Office expenses | $12,412 |
| Information technology | $3,402 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,107 |
| Travel | $3,651 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,410 |
| Interest | $1,709 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $871 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $595,785 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,037 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $23,725 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,174 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $409,178 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $87 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $40,327 |
| Total assets | $525,528 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,232 |
| 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 | $40,327 |
| Total liabilities | $141,559 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $383,969 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $525,528 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc has awarded $320,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN ACTION GROUP INC PURPOSE: to support consumer protection programs | $22,500 |
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN ACTION GROUP INC PURPOSE: to support health care access programs | $60,000 |
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN ACTION GROUP INC PURPOSE: support of climate crisis programs | $190,000 |
CONNECTICUT CITIZEN ACTION GROUP INC PURPOSE: to support voting rights expansion & democracy projects | $27,500 |
SIERRA CLUB FOOUNDATION PURPOSE: support of climate crisis programs | $20,000 |