Cause Effective Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Cause Effective Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in North Haven, Connecticut, registered in 1981, with $1,234,731 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
24 Legrand Rd, North Haven, CT, 06473 EIN 13-3083978 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.2M
▼ 27.1% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.6M
Net assets
$244K
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.
D
—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 Cause Effective Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -28% 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 Cause Effective Inc: 2 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 Cause Effective 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 Cause Effective Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 24 Legrand Rd, North Haven, CT, 06473
- City
- North Haven
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Public Benefit Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $999K (FY2017) to $1.2M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $68KNet assets $244K
Operating margin
-28.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$312K
Total liabilities
$68K
Net assets
$244K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,234,731▼27.1% | $1,585,642▼11.6% | $244,113▼36.8% | $312,209▼52.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,694,453▲22.1% | $1,794,055▲52.4% | $386,476▼20.5% | $651,022▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,387,605▲37.2% | $1,176,998▲35.2% | $486,078▲76.5% | $567,862▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,011,069▲24.9% | $870,359▼0.1% | $275,471▲104% | $465,659▲49.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $809,404▼9.7% | $871,349▼11.1% | $134,761▼31.5% | $311,358▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $896,691▼10.2% | $980,042▲0.6% | $196,706▼29.8% | $357,079▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $998,714 | $973,803▲58.7% | $280,057▲164% | $433,742▲121% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $613,751 | $106,267 | $196,153 | 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 · $1.2M total
32 grants to Cause Effective Inc totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $174,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $40,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $27,180 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $8,000 |
| United Way of New York City | Atlas is comprised of three programs: atlas functional family therapy, atlas innovation fund, and atlas hope (healing, opportunity, progress, empowerment). additionally, uwnyc provides capacity building services to all partners. the mission of atlas is to enhance public safety by providing voluntary, non-court mandated programs through community-based organizations and place-based strategies in neighborhoods that have historically borne the brunt of violence and over-enforcement | 2023 | $98,795 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $78,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $55,000 |
| United Way of New York City | The atlas innovation fund is a public-private partnership that is dedicated to advancing violence prevention, community healing, and public safety initiatives in new york city. the purpose is to empower grassroots organizations by providing tailored support, technical assistance, and unrestricted funding, fostering their growth, and enabling them to make a lasting impact in the community. | 2023 | $40,705 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $35,457 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,600 |
| United Way of New York City | Atlas/ons - led by uwnyc and ons, atlas will work in collaboration with uwnycs extensive list of community based organizations (cbo) to provide a suite of services including mentorships family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, opportunities for employment and education, and additional resources and supports to individuals awaiting trial who choose to participate in the program. at the same time, atlas improves the vitality and safety of a community by strengthening local organizations and elevating community-driven public safety. | 2022 | $107,650 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $43,306 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $8,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cause Effective Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cause Effective Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3083978, based in North Haven, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cause Effective Inc's EIN?
- Cause Effective Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3083978.
- How much revenue does Cause Effective Inc report?
- Cause Effective Inc reported $1,234,731 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cause Effective Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Cause Effective Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cause Effective Inc (EIN 13-3083978) 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.