2026-05-13T08:32:26-05:00 2025-06-30 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD WETHERSFIELD CT 06109 990 2024-07-01 061319872 CONNECTICUT NETWORK FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH INC CONN 2034831846 PO BOX 1409 HARTFORD CT 06143 MICHELLE D CUNNINGHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2034831846 2026-05-13 1 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 8602571870 2026-05-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MICHELLE D CUNNINGHAM PO BOX 1409 HARTFORD CT 06143 5823988 0 X WWW.CTNCY.ORG X 1990 CT DEDICATED TO PROMOTING YOUNG PEOPLE'S SAFETY, HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT, AND LEARNING. 15 15 14 18 0 0 2231150 5312037 274430 480710 466 42 6561 31199 2512607 5823988 1088419 2859716 0 0 1037429 1323553 0 0 13271 576717 998957 2702565 5182226 -189958 641762 1362307 1982442 685963 664336 676344 1318106 WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH STRONG LOCAL AND STATEWIDE PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THRIVE. 0 0 4979290 2859716 480710 CTNCY ENGAGES IN TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, SUPPORT AND COALITION-BUILDING TO DRIVE SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN CONNECTICUT. IN FY25, CTNCY PROVIDED A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF TRAINING, RESOURCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GRANTS, AND NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 1500 AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROFESSIONALS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL CHILDREN'S COLLABORATIVES. 4979290 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 55 0 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X WENDY GERBIER TREASURER 2034831846 PO BOX 1409 HARTFORD CT 06143 MICHELLE DOUCETTE CUNNINGHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 121317 0 5627 EVA BERMUDEZ ZIMMERMAN COALITION DIRECTOR 40.00 X 132500 0 4979 SARAH MORAN CHAIR 0.20 X X 0 0 0 DEB BATTIT VICE CHAIR 0.20 X X 0 0 0 WENDY GERBIER TREASURER 0.20 X X 0 0 0 KIM HEIN SECRETARY 0.20 X X 0 0 0 VIVIANA CONNER DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 CAROLINE FAZZINA DIRECTOR AS OF 11/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY FREEMAN DIRECTOR AS OF 3/25 0.20 X 0 0 0 JULIE GOLDSTEIN DIRECTOR 0.20 X 0 0 0 TIFFANI JOHNSON DIRECTOR AS OF 4/25 0.20 X 0 0 0 DON MALETO DIRECTOR 0.20 X 0 0 0 ADRENNA PAOLILLO DIRECTOR AS OF 1/25 0.20 X 0 0 0 ELWYN BREWSTER QUIRK DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 JEANETTE RIVERA DIRECTOR AS OF 11/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 DJ ROUZEAU DIRECTOR AS OF 11/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 ANNETTE SANTANA DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/24 0.20 X 0 0 0 DOUG SHUMANN DIRECTOR AS OF 4/25 0.20 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN TABARES DIRECTOR AS OF 1/25 0.20 X 0 0 0 MAGGIE WINIARSKI DIRECTOR 0.20 X 0 0 0 253817 0 10606 2 0 0 0 617 MEDIA 28 STATE STREET SUITE 2302 BOSTON MA 02109 COMMUNICATIONS 127857 1 4093900 1218137 5312037 CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS 611710 480710 480710 480710 42 42 MISC. 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MISC REVENUE - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 6,561. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22799 125449 148248 5033978 5182226 409111 102278 0 0 285044 409111 694155 1041233 69187 148248 217435 71261 102278 173539 260309 28608 22799 51407 103017 101687 1330 1330 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT OF USE ASSET 255625 SECURITY DEPOSITS 4019 259644 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 261167 261167 X 5823988 0 5823988 0 5823988 5182226 0 5182226 0 5182226 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THESE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAX JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2022. 1 LEARN 44 HATCHETTS HILL ROAD OLD LYME CT 06371 060883604 501(C)(3) 334796 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS EASTCONN REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER INCORPORATED 376 HARTFORD TURNPIKE HAMPTON CT 06247 061023768 501(C)(3) 304653 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS EDADVANCE 355 GOSHEN ROAD LITCHFIELD CT 06759 060842189 501(C)(3) 217000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN 370 JAMES STREET SUITE 403 NEW HAVEN CT 06513 060646761 501(C)(3) 155000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS CITY OF HARTFORD DEPT OF FAMILIIES CHILDREN YOUTH AND RECREATION 550 MAIN STREET 3RD FLOOR HARTFORD CT 06103 066001870 CITY OF HARTFORD 105800 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS ACES 350 STATE STREET NEW HAVEN CT 06473 060881700 501(C)(3) 102000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS CITY OF BRIDGEPORT 45 LYONS STREET ROOM 310 BRIDGEPORT CT 06604 066001865 CITY OF BRIDGEPORT 90000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS WEST HAVEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 201 NOBLE STREET WEST HAVEN CT 06516 060978738 501(C)(3) 89186 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS WATERBURY BRIDGE TO SUCCESS PARTNERSHIP INC 83 PROSPECT STREET WATERBURY CT 06702 932614244 501(C)(3) 85000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW BRITAIN 74A VINE STREET NEW BRITAIN CT 06052 066036461 501(C)(3) 79967 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS CITY OF STAMFORD 888 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD STAMFORD CT 06901 066001897 CITY OF STAMFORD 75000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS MIDDLETOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION 311 HUNTING HILL AVENUE MIDDLETOWN CT 06457 066001872 CITY OF MIDDLETOWN 65000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP 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GROTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1300 FLANDERS ROAD MYSTIC CT 06355 066001619 CITY OF GROTON 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS MANCHESTER YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU 41 CEDAR STREET MANCHESTER CT 06040 066002029 TOWN OF MANCHESTER 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 33 EAST MAIN STREET TORRINGTON CT 06790 061565733 501(C)(3) 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS NORWALK ACTS 9 MOTT AVENUE NORWALK CT 06850 825334443 501(C)(3) 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS THE BRIDGE FAMILY CENTER 1022 FARMINGTON AVENUE WEST HARTFORD CT 06107 237013563 501(C)(3) 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS UNITED WAY OF COASTAL FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC 855 MAIN STREET BRIDGEPORT CT 06604 060864341 501(C)(3) 15000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS TOWN OF WOLCOTT 1488 WOODTICK ROAD WOLCOTT CT 06716 066002140 TOWN OF WOLCOTT 13960 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS COVENTRY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1700 MAIN STREET COVENTRY CT 06450 066001602 TOWN OF COVENTRY 10000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS CREC 111 CHARTER OAK AVENUE HARTFORD CT 06106 060853106 501(C)(3) 10000 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT 68 FEDERAL STREET NEW LONDON CT 06320 061080097 501(C)(3) 6888 0 LECC SUPPORT & TRANSITION AND LGP STABILIZATION GRANTS 48 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT PRIOR TO RECEIPT OF FUNDING, WHICH INCLUDES THEIR AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATED TO REPORTING, FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING, ETC. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE NETWORK, AT ITS SOLE OPTION, MAY TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT OR WITHHOLD PAYMENTS, OR BOTH, AT ANY TIME IF, IN THE NETWORK'S JUDGMENT THE GRANTEE MATERIALLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT. ANY GRANT AWARDED REQUIRES THE SUBMISSION OF A FINAL PROJECT REPORT DETAILING THE WAY IN WHICH THE FUNDS WERE USED. GRANTEES ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND ACCURATE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RELATING TO THE GRANT FOR AT LEAST FOUR YEARS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE GRANT, AND THE SIGNED AGREEMENT SPECIFIES THAT IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR GRANTEE TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE NETWORK ITS RECORDS INSOFAR AS THEY RELATE TO ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY THIS GRANT. POST AWARD, GRANTS TYPICALLY INVOLVE ON-GOING INTERACTION WITH THE NETWORK IN THE FORM OF SITE VISITS, ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS, ETC. GRANTS ARE SCORED USING A RUBRIC BASED ON THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BY A PANEL OF INDEPENDENT GRANT READERS, AND THE HIGHEST SCORING PROPOSALS RECEIVE THE FUNDING. MULTIPLE STAFF ARE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESSING OF THE FUNDING AT EVERY STEP, SO THERE IS NO RISK OF FAVORITISM OR INAPPROPRIATELY INFLUENCING GRANT AWARDS. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: THE CONNECTICUT NETWORK FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONSISTS OF THE THREE INITIATIVES DESCRIBED BELOW. CONNECTICUT AFTER SCHOOL NETWORK PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK IN THE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS IN CONNECTICUT, AS WELL AS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SUPPORTS FOR PROGRAMS. WITH OUR ADVOCACY TASK FORCE, WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE AFTER SCHOOL MOVEMENT IN OUR STATE. WE ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORKS AND THE NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION. SEL4CT - SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING ALLIANCE FOR CONNECTICUT IS PROUD TO BE THE FOUNDER AND FACILITATOR OF SEL4CT, WITH ITS GOAL OF EMPOWERING CONNECTICUT CHILDREN OF ALL AGES TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND LIFE BY SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. OUR FOUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO: -- BUILD STATEWIDE AWARENESS FOR SEL AND RELATED APPROACHES. -- ADVOCATE FOR STATE AND LOCAL SEL-RELATED POLICIES AND FUNDING. -- PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING EDUCATORS, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, ADMINISTRATORS, YOUTH, PARENTS, EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS, POLICYMAKERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, BUSINESSES, AND SEL PROVIDERS TO LEARN ABOUT AND SHARE SEL ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, THEORY AND BEST PRACTICES. -- CONNECT A BROAD RANGE OF SEL STAKEHOLDERS TO COORDINATE AND SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS THE STATE. THE CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S COLLECTIVE IS A STATEWIDE INTERMEDIARY SUPPORTING, HELPING AND EXPANDING LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT COORDINATE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. ITS LONG-TERM OUTCOMES ARE BUILDING LOCAL CAPACITY, STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN AND AMONG LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION AND TOOLS, AND INCREASING THE VOICE OF LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS IN STATE AGENCY DECISIONS WITH THE OFFICE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE COLLECTIVE ALSO SERVES AS A PASS-THROUGH FUNDER SUPPORTING CORE OPERATIONS OF THESE LOCAL GROUPS, WHICH MAKES UP A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE FY25 REVENUE AND EXPENSE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: PROFESSIONAL, SUBSCRIBER, AND SUPPORTER. ONLY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS ELECT THE DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY A MAJORITY VOTE AT A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE DECISIONS TO AMEND THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BUSINESS MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TREASURER FOR REVIEW. THE FORM 990 IS THEN SHARED WITH THE BOARD'S AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES. COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED, PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD, AND APPROVED FOR FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ANNUALLY. EVERY INDIVIDUAL ON THE STAFF OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. IF AN INDIVIDUAL HAS A CONFLICT, HE OR SHE SHALL DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OR APPROVAL OF ANY MATTER WHERE ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ECONOMIC BENEFIT WILL BE DERIVED BY THAT INTERESTED PERSON OR ANY OTHER PERSON, CORPORATION, TRUST OR ESTATE WHO MEETS THE DEFINITION SET FORTH IN THE POLICY BY VIRTUE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON. THE DISQUALIFICATION MUST BE AN ORAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE BOARD AND BE SO NOTED IN THE MINUTES OF ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE MATTER IS DISCUSSED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION IS THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND CEO, AS REPORTED IN SECTION VII. EACH YEAR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNDERTAKES A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DETERMINES WHAT, IF ANY, ADJUSTMENT IN COMPENSATION TO RECOMMEND FOR THAT POSITION. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS ONLY OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF RECOMMENDING A COST OF LIVING INCREASE OF THREE PERCENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY OR LESS, THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS BASED UPON GENERAL ECONOMIC INDICATORS COLLECTED BY INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS. IF RECOMMENDING A CHANGE LARGER THAN THREE PERCENT, THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS BASED ON REASONABLY-AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PAID BY AT LEAST FIVE COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVING SIMILAR SERVICES FROM THE FORM 990 FILINGS OF OTHER CONNECTICUT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE REASONS WHY ITS RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REASONABLE IN THE MINUTES OF ITS PROCEEDINGS. THE FULL BOARD REVIEWS THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IN LIGHT OF THE COMMITTEE'S STATED REASONS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION REASONABLY AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND COMPENSATION. THE BOARD'S DECISIONS AND REASONS FOR ITS DECISIONS SHALL BE SET FORTH CONTEMPORANEOUSLY IN THE MINUTES OF ITS PROCEEDINGS. THE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES: (1) THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION AND THE DATE THEY WERE APPROVED; (2) THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO WERE PRESENT FOR THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE; (3) THE COMPARABILITY DATA THE BOARD RELIED ON AND WHERE IT CAME FROM; AND (4) HOW THE BOARD DEALT WITH ANY DIRECTOR WHO HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN JULY 2024. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT 415 SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY, SUITE 201, WETHERSFIELD 06109 OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY AT 203-483-1846. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND FOR OVERSIGNT OF THE AUDIT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.