FISHFRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY OF

EIN: 060878637 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

TORRINGTON, CT

Total Revenue
$917,139
Total Expenses
$827,439
Total Assets
$978,978
Net Assets
$755,241
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
DEIRDRE HOULIHAN DICARA
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

FISHFRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY OF, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $917K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $827K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

FISH/FRIENDS IN SERVICE TO HUMANITY OF NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE MOST BASIC OF HUMAN NEEDS - FOOD, SHELTER, AND HOPE TO FAMILIES, VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $464,085

FISH NWCT HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES, VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS (35 BEDS, 10 OF WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR VETS) WHICH LAST YEAR HAD 11,710 BED NIGHTS USED. THIS REPRESENTED 84 UNDUPLICATED...

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FISH NWCT HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES, VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS (35 BEDS, 10 OF WHICH ARE DESIGNATED FOR VETS) WHICH LAST YEAR HAD 11,710 BED NIGHTS USED. THIS REPRESENTED 84 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS 59 ADULTS, 11 CHILDREN AND 14 VETERANS. ALSO PROVIDED: CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, GED AND COMPUTER CLASSES, JOB COACHING, AA MEETINGS, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS IN A SAFE AND SECURE, FAMILY FRIENDLY, COMMUNAL SETTING.

Program 2
Expenses: $124,959

FISH NWCT FOOD PANTRY FISH DISTRIBUTED ENOUGH FOOD TO PROVIDE OVER 60,000 MEALS TO APPROXIMATELY 1,000 AREA FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED THIS LAST YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $118,407

VETERANS PROGRAM AT THE FISH NWCT HOMELESS SHELTER VETS FOR LIFE. FISH NWCT PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS...

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VETERANS PROGRAM AT THE FISH NWCT HOMELESS SHELTER VETS FOR LIFE. FISH NWCT PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $905,426
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,713
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $917,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $570,273
Fundraising Expenses $59,681
Program Expenses $707,451
Other Expenses $257,166
TOTAL EXPENSES $827,439

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $917,139 $967,564 -0.1%
Expenses $827,439 $1,007,516 -0.2%
Net Income $89,700 $-39,952 -3.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$109,563
Total Directors
15
$109,563
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEIRDRE HOULIHAN DICARA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$109,563 $0 $109,563
DEBORAH POKRINCHAK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER RYAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURA OSULLIVAN MALO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CARROLL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MILANO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN WALDRON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CONTI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN YANCY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BERNS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA ANTONIO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA PUZACKE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN ECKSTRAND VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN CARUSO PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY BRIGGS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $917,139 $827,439 $978,978 $89,700
2023 $967,564 $1,007,516 $873,127 $-39,952
2022 $1,003,395 $941,038 $926,002 $62,357
2021 $727,482 $760,254 $775,717 $-32,772
2020 $984,694 $760,254 $808,489 $224,440
2019 $799,319 $812,729 $501,235 $-13,410
2018 $907,768 $927,283 $532,786 $-19,515
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