A Better Choice Womens Center
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Better Choice Womens Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Middletown, Connecticut, registered in 1990, with $298,966 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
180 E Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457 EIN 22-2990656 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$299K
▼ 17.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$306K
Net assets
$188K
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
—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 Choice Womens Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -2% 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 Choice Womens Center: 7 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ 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 Choice Womens Center— 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 Choice Womens Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 180 E Main St, Middletown, CT, 06457
- City
- Middletown
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2013) to $299K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $94Net assets $188K
Operating margin
-2.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$188K
Total liabilities
$94
Net assets
$188K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,966▼17.3% | $306,008▼4.5% | $187,797▼3.6% | $187,891▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $361,528▲16.9% | $320,575▲1.7% | $194,839▲26.6% | $202,210▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $309,222▼2.9% | $315,262▲17.1% | $153,886▼3.8% | $153,886▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $318,508▲26.3% | $269,213▼6.1% | $159,926▲44.6% | $166,759▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $252,157▼5.7% | $286,746▲8.5% | $110,631▼23.8% | $117,698▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $267,421▲6.2% | $264,273▲9.8% | $145,220▲2.2% | $149,562▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $251,734▲6.7% | $240,642▲15.7% | $142,072▲8.5% | $142,909▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $235,963▲14.8% | $207,962▲9.2% | $130,980▲27.2% | $136,237▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $205,455▼0.8% | $190,447▼6.1% | $102,979▲17.1% | $107,013▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,177▲28.0% | $202,832▲36.4% | $87,971▲5.2% | $91,678▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,813▲22.9% | $148,745▼1.2% | $83,626▲18.5% | $87,197▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $131,654 | $150,531▲14.0% | $70,558▼21.1% | $74,963▼19.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $132,002▼24.2% | $89,435▲37.6% | $92,949▲35.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $174,223▲30.3% | $65,007▼18.9% | $68,625▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $133,690 | $80,194 | $83,927 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to A Better Choice Womens Center totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,900 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,196 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Choice Womens Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Choice Womens Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2990656, based in Middletown, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Better Choice Womens Center's EIN?
- A Better Choice Womens Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2990656.
- How much revenue does A Better Choice Womens Center report?
- A Better Choice Womens Center reported $298,966 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Choice Womens Center have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Choice Womens Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Choice Womens Center (EIN 22-2990656) 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.