A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ridgefield, Connecticut, registered in 1987, with $420,498 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
32 Fairview Ave, Ridgefield, CT, 06877 EIN 06-1156849 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$420K
▲ 27.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$364K
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc: 41 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 32 Fairview Ave, Ridgefield, CT, 06877
- City
- Ridgefield
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $165K (FY2013) to $420K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,498▲27.0% | $363,874▲30.2% | $1,237,927▼2.7% | $1,251,380▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $331,109▲15.4% | $279,491▲1.3% | $1,272,618▲11.1% | $1,279,597▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $287,041▼15.4% | $275,793▲28.8% | $1,145,606▲4.4% | $1,156,890▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $339,373▲24.2% | $214,200▲6.0% | $1,097,488▼0.2% | $1,104,884 | 990 |
| 2020 | $273,213▼16.1% | $201,995▲17.2% | $1,099,418▲21.3% | $1,104,568▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $325,539▲43.1% | $172,289▼8.7% | $906,017▲19.4% | $910,531▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $227,465▲2.8% | $188,669▼9.0% | $758,612▲5.7% | $766,637▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $221,228▼14.1% | $207,262▲11.4% | $717,726▲3.6% | $727,612▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $257,617▲24.9% | $185,988▲3.2% | $692,454▲15.0% | $700,522▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $206,251▼7.3% | $180,265▼5.1% | $601,927▲3.8% | $609,301▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $222,457▲34.9% | $189,947▼4.2% | $579,917▲20.3% | $591,009▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $164,907 | $198,340▲8.9% | $482,065▼6.6% | $483,780▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $182,166 | $516,276 | $517,721 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $334K total
23 grants to A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc totaling $334K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $6,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,440 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $28,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,200 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,901 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $21,775 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $12,550 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,950 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,580 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $16,580 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $14,325 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2021 | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1156849, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc's EIN?
- A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1156849.
- How much revenue does A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc report?
- A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc reported $420,498 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Chance In Ridgefield Inc (EIN 06-1156849) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.