Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Monroe, Connecticut, registered in 1991, with $500,432 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$500K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$500K
Net assets
$211K
Employees
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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 →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 Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc: 5 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. Not scored for Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $419K (FY2013) to $500K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$772K
Total liabilities
$560K
Net assets
$211K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,432▲21.9% | $499,684▲19.9% | $211,450▲0.4% | $771,665▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $410,576▲40.0% | $416,769▲20.8% | $210,702▼2.9% | $563,546▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $293,243▼51.9% | $345,062▼16.5% | $216,895▼19.3% | $535,995▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $609,583▲127% | $413,095▲50.1% | $268,714▲272% | $483,539▲59.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $268,522▲22.3% | $275,243▲19.0% | $72,226▼8.5% | $302,899▲58.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,556▲142% | $231,261▲79.1% | $78,947▼12.9% | $190,705▲34.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,548▼0.3% | $129,155▲8.8% | $90,652▼29.9% | $142,352▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $90,792▼58.7% | $118,689▼58.8% | $129,259▼17.8% | $177,797▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $219,906▼24.3% | $288,422▼22.0% | $157,156▼30.4% | $214,566▼39.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $290,639▼30.6% | $369,674▼18.4% | $225,672▼25.9% | $353,799▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $418,960 | $453,171▼6.5% | $304,707▼10.1% | $438,332▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $484,697 | $338,918 | $500,086 | 990 |
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Data for Connecticut Polar Bears W H C Inc (EIN 22-2743930) 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.