The Center For Empowerment And Education Inc is located in Danbury, CT. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Center For Empowerment And Education Inc employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Empowerment And Education 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 06/2024, Center For Empowerment And Education Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 8 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CEE BREAKS THE CYCLE OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN FAIRFIELD & SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, & SUPPORT SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES: CEE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH IT'S NO COST, ON-SITE SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCATES. ITS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN FLEEING INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT AND REHOUSING ASSISTANCE. CEE OFFERS SHORT-TERM COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN NAVIGATING TRAUMA AND ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR VICTIMS. ADVOCATES HELP VICTIMS NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING RESTRAINING ORDERS, ENSURING THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD. THROUGH PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACHING OVER 20,000 ANNUALLY, CEE AIMS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. WITH 24-HOUR HOTLINES, WALK-IN SERVICES, AND A COMMITTED COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM, CEE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, PROMOTES SAFETY, AND WORKS TOWARD CREATING LASTING CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
SEXUAL ASSAULT: CEE SUPPORTSINDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH IT'S NO COST, ON-SITE SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND ADVOCACY PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVOCATES. ITS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CHILDREN FLEEING INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT AND REHOUSING ASSISTANCE. CEE OFFERS SHORT-TERM COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN NAVIGATING TRAUMA AND ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR VICTIMS. ADVOCATES HELP VICTIMS NAVIGATE THE LEGAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING RESTRAINING ORDERS, ENSURING THEIR VOICES ARE HEARD. THROUGH PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS REACHING OVER 20,000 ANNUALLY, CEE AIMS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. WITH 24-HOUR HOTLINES, WALK-IN SERVICES, AND A COMMITTED COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAM, CEE EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, PROMOTES SAFETY, AND WORKS TOWARD CREATING LASTING CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED.
RESOURCE SERVICES: CEE'S RESOURCE SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF NEEDS. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH, ADVOCATES ENSURE THAT THOSE SEEKING ASSISTANCE ARE LINKED WITH THE RIGHT SERVICES TO EMPOWER THEM IN OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS. BY FOSTERING COLLECTIVE IMPACT, ADVOCATES HELP INDIVIDUALS ACCESS THE FULL CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE AND BUILD A STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ashley Dunn President And CEO | Officer | 35 | $127,058 |
Eric J Eggan ESQ Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elaine Cox Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Glori Norwitt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelcey Hoyt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Evan Hack Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $184,121 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,742,573 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $784,410 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,210 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,711,104 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,364 |
Investment income | $7,892 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$29,319 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $144,631 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,840,672 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,837,114 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $126,269 |
Payroll taxes | $155,332 |
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 | $1,952 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,436 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $10,679 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $240,699 |
Insurance | $75,491 |
All other expenses | $405,311 |
Total functional expenses | $2,918,073 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $826,825 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $304,848 |
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 | $29,014 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,472,538 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $213,401 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,846,626 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,170 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $28,837 |
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 | $206,709 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $525 |
Total liabilities | $369,241 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,364,399 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $112,986 |
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 | $6,846,626 |