Active City Inc
Active City strives to work with community stakeholders to transform Hartford into Americas most physically active city for children. We seek to provide the opportunity and encourage the participation of all Hartford youth in organized and affordable athletic programs. These programs will grow and develop their spirit, mind, and body, while also fostering relationships between the citys youth and positive members of our community.
Active City Inc at a glance
In short: Active City Inc gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,167
- -58.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,452
- -22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,979
- Total assets
- $423,497
- +91.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Active City Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CT Lady Canes ($20K). Together the top 7 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Active City Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2025) to $207K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CT Lady Canes Hartford, CT | Operating Support | $20,488 |
| 2-4-1 Care Hartford, CT | Operating support and services pmt | $15,000 |
| Hartford Knights Corp Hartford, CT | Operating Support | $13,500 |
| YMCA of Metro Hartford Hartford, CT | Operating Support | $11,979 |
| Connecticut Scholars Incorpor Hartford, CT | Operating support | $6,800 |
| Hartford Soccer Club Inc Hartford, CT | Operating support | $6,500 |
| Hartford Premier Developmt Le Hartford, CT | Operating support | $5,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,497 | $489,892 | $287,911 | $80,167 | 7 | $9,787 |
| 2024 | $221,516 | $518,463 | $442,426 | $191,160 | 13 | — |
| 2023 | $145,479 | $410,753 | $419,644 | $206,895 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | $154,370 | $439,391 | $334,521 | $81,940 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $49,500 | $138,710 | $123,661 | — | — | — |
About Active City Inc
Based on IRS filings
Active City Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $423K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Active City Inc is led by Melissa Y St Juste, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Y St Juste
Executive Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Liam Sweeney
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Lebron
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Devereux
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Girard
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Melissa Y St Juste fr (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Alexx Dennis (2024) — Program Manager
- Former: Brian Gallagher to (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Liam Sweeney fr (2024) — President
- Former: Liam Sweeney to (2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Y St Juste to (2024) — President
- Former: Brian Gallagher (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sue Ann Maresca (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Devereux - after (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Melissa Y Juste (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Active City Inc
How much does Active City Inc give each year?
Active City Inc gave $80K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $191K across 13 grants.
What is Active City Inc's typical grant size?
Active City Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,979, and its average grant was $11,452, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Active City Inc give grants?
Active City Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (7 grants).
Does Active City Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Active City Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Active City Inc's largest grantees?
Active City Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CT Lady Canes ($20,488), 2-4-1 Care ($15,000) and Hartford Knights Corp ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Active City Inc?
Active City Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $490K.
What is Active City Inc?
Active City Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hartford, CT. It holds $423K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Active City Inc's EIN?
Active City Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0433528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
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