Community Renewal Team Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hartford, Connecticut, registered in 1964, with $47,217,358 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$47.2M
▼ 20.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$47.1M
Net assets
$26.5M
Employees
487
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. For Community Renewal Team Inc: 93% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Community Renewal Team Inc: 7 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. For Community Renewal Team Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Community Renewal Team Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Nutrition services: crt's nutrition services provide access to healthy and nutritious food for children and seniors. nutritious breakfasts, snacks and lunches are provided at crt's early care and education centers and during the summer months via the summer food service program at community locations. meals for seniors are offered at community cafes and delivered directly to the homes of homebound seniors. during fiscal year 2024, crt provided assistance to 5,700 individuals.
Housing services: crt operates a variety of housing assistance programs. these range from housing counseling for homeowners to two emergency shelters, one for single men (mckinney in hartford) and east hartford for families. staff also work with individuals who are homeless or unstably housed to find and retain housing. these different housing initiatives involve ensuring that apartments are habitable, negotiating with landlords, assisting with rent and utilities, and linking clients to programs that will help them maintain stable housing (e.g mental health and substance use services, financial literacy, educational classes, vocational training, etc.) through these supportive housing projects, the agency works with ex-offenders, homeless veterans, adults, youth and the chronically homeless. crt also operates a number of its own properties. these include an assisted living facility for seniors (the retreat), housing complexes that offer affordable apartments for seniors and for grandparents raising their children, and a transitional residence for homeless veterans.
Revenue declined from $59.6M (FY2013) to $47.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36.0M
Total liabilities
$9.5M
Net assets
$26.5M
Salaries & benefits
$18.5M
39% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,217,358▼20.3% | $47,075,314▼18.6% | $26,480,915▲0.8% | $36,009,072▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,273,086▼2.8% | $57,841,236▲2.8% | $26,271,236▲6.0% | $35,730,370▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,972,050▲20.3% | $56,279,843▲14.0% | $24,775,833▲18.7% | $36,879,484▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $50,680,669▲16.5% | $49,379,773▲14.5% | $20,878,944▲6.2% | $32,612,649▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $43,503,913▲0.7% | $43,130,033▲1.5% | $19,655,707▲6.7% | $25,847,919▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,217,606▼14.8% | $42,501,484▼15.8% | $18,417,054▲3.0% | $25,937,928▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,749,023▼7.4% | $50,497,036▼7.1% | $17,874,632▼4.4% | $27,018,349▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,798,596▼7.5% | $54,363,038▼5.6% | $18,697,793▼2.9% | $28,358,142▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $59,242,260▼0.1% | $57,578,425▼2.5% | $19,246,689▲5.0% | $27,839,159▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $59,324,816▼2.2% | $59,051,573▼2.6% | $18,327,898▲1.5% | $26,530,373▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,649,168▲1.8% | $60,597,081▲1.6% | $18,054,655▲0.3% | $27,818,420▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $59,583,777 | $59,658,868▼7.0% | $18,002,568▼0.4% | $30,965,615▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,132,453▼22.7% | $18,077,659▲0.9% | $33,339,923▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $82,915,250▲6.9% | $17,916,918▲12.9% | $30,568,313▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $77,589,110 | $15,875,093 | $31,048,097 | 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.
Highest-paid: Magdalena Rodriguez — $371,943 (0.79% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Rodriguez | President/ceo | 35 | $371,943 |
| Christopher Mccluskey | Senior Vice President | 35 | $179,561 |
| Heidi Lubetkin | Vice President | 35 | $150,434 |
| Jeffrey Walsh | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $136,745 |
| Julie Ackerman | Vice President | 35 | $134,420 |
| Daniel Schaefer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Wilfredo Nieves | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Eric Coleman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Faith Jackson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Hilda Santiago | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marta Bentham | Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Martin Alvarenga | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mui Mui Hin-mccormick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Navarda Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Norman Jones | Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Robert Benzinger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Carubia | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robert Fishman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Victoria Vasquez | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Walter Benjamin | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Jones | Clinical Services Consultant | $158,158 |
| A Plus Improvement Group LLC | Weatherization | $110,066 |
35 grants to Community Renewal Team Inc totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $39,735 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $34,288 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Basic human needs | 2023 | $5,585 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Basic human needs | 2022 | $16,750 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support | 2022 | $11,816 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Basic human needs | 2021 | $70,628 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Arts and culture | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Basic human needs | 2021 | $9,075 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Covid-19 | 2020 | $143,462 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $78,436 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Capacity building | 2020 | $28,000 |
| Wheeler Clinic Inc | The cross mini-grant is used to start a smart recovery meeting for teens or young adults who use substances, an alternative peer group sober social events and activities for the same age group, and a smart family & friends meeting for caregivers or other supports. funds can be used for any costs related to successfully starting the meetings/groups including training, materials, staff, space, food, activities, incentives, or other creative ideas." | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Basic human needs | 2020 | $7,720 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | For the civic engagement project: get out the vote and get out the count | 2019 | $25,000 |
2 grants totaling $1.2M in FY2015. All grants made by Community Renewal Team Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of East Hartford Connecticut | Headstart grant program headstart grant program | $870,801 |
| Bristol Community Organization Inc | Headstart grant program | $287,759 |
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Data for Community Renewal Team Inc (EIN 06-0795640) 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.