Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Incorporated

EIN: 222539005 501(c)(3) Human Services

New London, CT

Total Revenue
$1,033,420
Total Expenses
$1,091,651
Total Assets
$1,064,087
Net Assets
$586,438
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
Claudia Bouchard
Phone
8607393089
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Incorporated, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

The Organization provides wide ranging support for families whose children receive special education services or those who suspect their child may have a disability, and provides important advocacy to improve special education outcomes in the state of Connecticut. Services include one on one consultation for parents facing challenges navigating the special education system (in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole, and other languages using a language line), mentoring and support for youth with disabilities, training sessions for families and professionals in the field of special education, and substantial consultation with state and local education professionals to improve special education systems in the state.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,019,015 Revenue: $2,968

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, from birth...

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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, from birth through age 26. CPAC knows that parents must be the most effective advocates for their children. We are committed to empower them and give them confidence that knowledge and understanding that special education law and its procedures can bring. Through outreach efforts and referrals from schools, social service agencies and other parents, the number of families that CPAC serves has grown dramatically over the past 33 years. The Organization continues to take pride in providing prompt and personal assisstance to all who contact them. CPAC is staffed by parents of children with disabilities who have trained in, and have personal experience with the law and disability issues. In addition to speaking with parents on a daily basis, CPAC staff conducts workshops for families and youth in English and Spanish as well as in-service presentations for schools, teachers-in-training, and service providers throughout the state so that they may better understand and support the parents with whom they work. Staff and board members serve on numerous statewide committees and various organizations, representing issues that are of concern to parents and families in Connecticut. Individual one-on-one consultations and assistance on issues related to special education rights and programs was provided for thousands of families and education professionals. The Organization proided over 108 workshops and webinars on a wide range of topics that were attended by thousands of families and education professionals. Over 158,000 copies of eleven editions of CPAC's newsletter were distributed to parents and educators. The Organization's website, www.CPACINC.org with information of best practices in education, a comprehensive listing of current events, as well as up to date data on changes in laws and regulations covering children with disabilities was viewed 99,192 times.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,030,452
Program Service Revenue $2,500
Investment Income $468
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,033,420

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $912,991
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,019,015
Other Expenses $178,660
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,091,651

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,033,420 $1,050,738 0.0%
Expenses $1,091,651 $968,027 +0.1%
Net Income $-58,231 $82,711 -1.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
25
Volunteers
25

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
$145,942
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jonathan Metcalf Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Bouchard President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margarita Vargas-Torres Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Grace Coombs Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jocelyne Braffith Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natasha Singer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trisha Pytko Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katrina Woodward Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharma Piersall Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Reel Co-Executive Director 35.00
Officer
$72,306 $0 $72,306
Jane Hampton-Smith Co-Executive Director 35.00
Officer
$73,636 $0 $73,636
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,033,420 $1,091,651 $1,064,087 $-58,231
2023 $1,050,738 $968,027 $1,955,573 $82,711
2022 $879,897 $881,999 $1,406,712 $-2,102
2021 $771,007 $768,272 $605,798 $2,735
2020 $861,564 $739,259 $568,161 $122,305
2019 $689,743 $664,379 $480,597 $25,364
2018 $577,921 $546,204 $408,878 $31,717
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