CATALYST CT INC

EIN: 061357699 501(c)(3)

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Total Revenue
$4,986,698
Total Expenses
$6,003,984
Total Assets
$2,530,526
Net Assets
$1,479,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
MARC DONALD
Phone
2035792727
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CATALYST CT INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BUILD HEALTHIER AND SAFER COMMUNITIES FREE OF THE HARM CAUSED BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND RELATED CRIME AND VIOLENCE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS PRINCIPALLY IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT CT AREA BUT ALSO THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,822,433 Revenue: $9,600

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE HUB (REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATION) AND PREVENTION CORP (AMERICORPS PROGRAM). THE HUB IS A REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATION...

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HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE HUB (REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATION) AND PREVENTION CORP (AMERICORPS PROGRAM). THE HUB IS A REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATION (RBHAO) SERVING SOUTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES, SERVING NEARLY 750,000 RESIDENTS. THE HUB ACTS AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER, ADVOCATE, AND RESOURCE TO MUNICIPALITIES, PROVIDERS, AND RESIDENTS, SUPPORTING CROSS SECTOR COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY DRIVEN INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH, SUISIDE PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION, AND PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS. PREVENTION CORPS IS AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM THAT DEPLOYS MEMBERS TO NONPROFIT AND MUNICIPAL SITES FOR TEN MONTH TERMS TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE BASED STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID MISUSE, SUBSTANCE USE AWARENESS, AND STIGMA REDUCTION. MEMBERS SUPPORT EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND CAPACITY BUILDING, STRENGTHENING LOCAL PREVENTION INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO PREVENTION RESOURCES, NALOXONE EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS ACROSS CT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,334,676 Revenue: $39,112

THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM INCLUDES JUVENILE JUSTICE, BCAC & MEDIATION SERVICES. CATALYST CT DELIVERS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES ACROSS SCHOOLS, COURTS, AND COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE YOUTH JUSTICE...

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THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM INCLUDES JUVENILE JUSTICE, BCAC & MEDIATION SERVICES. CATALYST CT DELIVERS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES ACROSS SCHOOLS, COURTS, AND COMMUNITIES TO REDUCE YOUTH JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STABILITY. THE YOUTH DIVERSION TEAM USES RESTORATIVE PRACTICES AND INDIVIDUALIZED ACCOUNTABILITY PLANS TO DIVERT BRIDGEPORT YOUTH AGES 10 TO 18 FROM COURT INVOLVEMENT, ACHIEVING AN OVER 80% SUCCESS RATE. THE MEDIATION PROGRAM PROVIDES RAPID COMMUNITY BASED CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED YOUTH ACROSS FOUR COURT CATCHMENT AREAS, RESOLVING CASES IN ABOUT SIX WEEKS WITH AND OVER 90% SUCCESS RATE. PARK CITY CAREER PATHWAYS CONNECTS TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY TO JOB TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, AND EDUCATION THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER PLANNING.

Program 3
Expenses: $802,090 Revenue: $0

STREETSAFE BRIDGEPORT IS A VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION INITIATIVE THAT ENGAGES TRAINED CREDIBLE MESSENGERS TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE, INCLUDING GROUP AND GANG INVOLVEMENT AND GUN-RELATED HARM. STAFF BUILD...

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STREETSAFE BRIDGEPORT IS A VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION INITIATIVE THAT ENGAGES TRAINED CREDIBLE MESSENGERS TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE, INCLUDING GROUP AND GANG INVOLVEMENT AND GUN-RELATED HARM. STAFF BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH HIGH-RISK YOUNG MEN, PROVIDING CONSISTENT MENTORSHIP THAT SUPPORTS SCHOOL REENGAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, AND STRONGER COMMUNITY TIES. THE PROGRAM WORKS TO PREVENT VIOLENT INCIDENTS, DE-ESCALATE CONFLICTS, INTERRUPT RETALIATION, AND PROMOTE SUSTAINED BEHAVIOR CHANGE WHILE ADVANCING POLICIES ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE..

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,922,103
Program Service Revenue $48,712
Investment Income $15,883
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,986,698

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $412,953
Salaries & Benefits $3,782,520
Fundraising Expenses $2,444
Program Expenses $3,959,199
Other Expenses $1,808,511
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,003,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,986,698 $6,005,278 -0.2%
Expenses $6,003,984 $6,058,629 0.0%
Net Income $-1,017,286 $-53,351 +18.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
59
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
$202,601
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA LUCKE MCGARRY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA QUAN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN BASS BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAMID MALAKPOUR BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIE BURKE BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY SNEED BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR ANTHONY BENNETT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SCALERA BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL ALFANO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMONA JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE JACKSON BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC DONALD CEO 35.00
Officer
$188,251 $14,350 $202,601
JANICE ANDERSEN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 35.00
Highest
$123,120 $11,063 $134,183
MARY PAT HEALY DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & STRAT 35.00
Highest
$100,625 $20,250 $120,875
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 $4,986,698 $6,003,984 $2,530,526 $-1,017,286
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,000,388 $6,104,283 $3,097,372 $-103,895
2023 $6,005,278 $6,058,629 $3,147,916 $-53,351
2022 $7,284,316 $6,219,112 $3,147,434 $1,065,204
2022 $7,342,568 $6,166,546 $3,259,731 $1,176,022
2021 $4,506,470 $4,501,764 $2,012,392 $4,706
2021 $4,392,956 $4,491,427 $1,994,386 $-98,471
2020 $3,855,961 $3,745,195 $1,702,100 $110,766
2019 $4,387,696 $3,164,057 $1,711,304 $1,223,639
2018 $2,527,926 $2,707,483 $1,197,699 $-179,557
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