Underground Ne is located in Bloomfield, CT. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Underground NE employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Underground NE 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, Underground NE generated $223.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $273.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE UNDERGROUND NEW ENGLAND IS A FAITH-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO ERADICATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CONNECTICUT AND NEW ENGLAND THROUGH AWARENESS PREVENTION AND INTENTIONAL SURVIVOR SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADULT MENTOR PROGRAM AND SURVIVOR SUPPORT: TRAINED & QUALIFIED MENTORS WALK ALONGSIDE ADULT MENTEES 18+ AS THEY WORK WITH THEIR CASE MANAGERS AND TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPISTS WHILE LIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR ADULT 18+ SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION ACROSS THE STATE OF CT AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF NEW ENGLAND. 50 REFERRALS; 29 MENTEES PARTICIPATED IN THE ADULT MENTOR PROGRAM 2023 RECEIVING OVER 1,000 HOURS OF MENTORING. 13 PERSONS WERE ASSISTED EMERGENCY HOUSING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING EXPENSES. 12 MEN AND WOMEN WERE ASSISTED IN EXITING EXPLOITATIVE ENVIRONMENTS. 24 REFERRED TO PARTNER AGENCIES. EMERGENCY SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED AT THE POINT OF CRISIS AND STABILIZING SERVICES WERE INITIATED.
AWARENESS EVENTS AND PREVENTION: CONDUCTED 31 AWARENESS EVENTS WITH A COMBINED 2,500 PARTICIPANTS. IN 2023 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SUPPORTING THE VOCA NATIONAL CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK WHICH INVOLVED DISTRIBUTING 25,000 COASTERS AND POSTERS TO BARS RESTAURANTS AND RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN HARTFORD MIDDLESEX AND NEW HAVEN COUNTIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REGIONALIZED HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECOVERY TASKFORCE.
YOUTH SUPPORT: WORKING CLOSELY WITH CT STATE CHILD ADVOCACY AND CRISIS INTERVENTION ORGANIZATIONS HELPED PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND SERVICES SUPPORT TO MINORS BEING SEXUALLY EXPLOITED UNDER THE AGE OF 18. 250 BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS 235 EASTER GIFT BAGS AND 200 CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS THAT INCLUDED $50 GIFT CARDS TO WALMART FOR A WINTER COAT TO PARTNERS AT CT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS THE REGIONALIZED HUMAN TRAFFICKING RECOVERY TASKFORCE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS AND LOVE 146.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Dischinger Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lynn Campbell Vice Chair Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Fish Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jermika Cost Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Christopher Bidorini Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $250 |
Yvette Young Board Director | Trustee | 2 | $800 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $218,140 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $223,140 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $223,143 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,866 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,548 |
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 | $145,848 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $382 |
Payroll taxes | $13,326 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,327 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,961 |
Office expenses | $2,792 |
Information technology | $8,437 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,976 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,000 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,334 |
All other expenses | $2,879 |
Total functional expenses | $273,606 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,761 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,039 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $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 | $113,800 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,538 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,538 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $160,725 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$50,463 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $113,800 |