Guilford A Better Chance Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Guilford A Better Chance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Guilford, Connecticut, registered in 1974, with $722,291 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 140, Guilford, CT, 06437 EIN 23-7417687 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2024)
$722K
▲ 20.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$641K
Net assets
$1.6M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Guilford A Better Chance 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 rating30 mo reserves · +11% 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 Guilford A Better Chance Inc: 30 mo reserves · +11% 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 Guilford A Better Chance Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Guilford A Better Chance Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 140, Guilford, CT, 06437
- City
- Guilford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $444K (FY2013) to $722K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,994Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$7,994
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $722,291▲20.2% | $640,559▲12.5% | $1,579,046▲9.3% | $1,587,040▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $600,734▲3.1% | $569,247▲9.7% | $1,444,975▲9.0% | $1,453,388▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $582,645▲1.9% | $519,002▲11.4% | $1,325,472▲9.5% | $1,334,906▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $571,939▲35.4% | $465,961▲26.9% | $1,210,990▼5.5% | $1,218,847▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $422,473▼2.5% | $367,058▲0.3% | $1,281,254▲13.0% | $1,320,222▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $433,191▼10.8% | $366,043▼25.7% | $1,134,269▲7.5% | $1,168,167▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $485,413▲37.1% | $492,869▲66.9% | $1,054,781▲1.5% | $1,068,209▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $354,049▲21.1% | $295,386▲5.0% | $1,038,984▲9.1% | $1,063,856▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $292,466▲15.5% | $281,219▲13.9% | $952,326▲2.4% | $967,298▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $253,314▼46.3% | $246,875▼0.1% | $930,136▲0.5% | $948,097▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $471,447▲6.1% | $247,083▲7.2% | $925,375▲31.8% | $938,981▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $444,226 | $230,395▲7.8% | $702,233▲45.4% | $714,606▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $213,790 | $482,832 | $491,937 | 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 · $59K total
6 grants to Guilford A Better Chance Inc totaling $59K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,100 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Guilford A Better Chance Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Guilford A Better Chance Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7417687, based in Guilford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Guilford A Better Chance Inc's EIN?
- Guilford A Better Chance Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7417687.
- How much revenue does Guilford A Better Chance Inc report?
- Guilford A Better Chance Inc reported $722,291 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Guilford A Better Chance Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Guilford A Better Chance Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Guilford A Better Chance Inc (EIN 23-7417687) 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.