Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology
The Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology (ConnCAT) is a New Haven, Connecticut-based public charity. It provides job training for adults and after-school and summer programs for local youth, with the stated aim of supporting educational and career advancement.
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology at a glance
- Total assets
- $931,224
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,238,419
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,682,373
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 823-9823
Website: https://conncat.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ConnCAT is based in New Haven. Its website refers to programs for local youth and to serving Connecticut youth and adults. Adult-program application materials listed on the website include proof of Connecticut residency.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Spa New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Vegan Ahava New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Threads by Tea New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Green Elm Construction New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Opal Stork Home Care Woodbridge, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| New Haven Firestop Systems New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Get Em Boy Boxing New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| TIA Russell Dance Academy Woodbridge, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Elm City Records New Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
| Crimson World Travel North Haven, CT | Conncorp economic justice fund for minority owned businesses growth | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $931,224 | $1,238,419 | $2,682,373 | — | — | $8 |
| 2023 | $1,523,388 | $1,218,253 | $2,476,599 | — | — | $9 |
| 2022 | $2,427,184 | $1,030,188 | $2,206,112 | — | — | $8 |
| 2021 | $3,075,426 | $11,576,748 | $4,087,742 | $130,000 | 13 | $-358 |
| 2020 | $10,117,378 | $7,171,565 | $3,827,190 | — | — | $14 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ConnCAT’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and prepare youth and adults for educational and career advancement through job training and youth programs. Its adult training includes bioscience, culinary arts, medical billing and coding, and phlebotomy; its website says adult programs are offered at no cost to participants. It also offers after-school and summer programs for local youth.
Grantmaking
The 2022, 2023, and 2024 filings each report zero grants. The available information does not specify grant totals, typical grant sizes, outside grantees, or an application process for grants. ConnCAT’s no-cost training programs are for participants and are not grants to outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carlton L. Highsmith as board chair; Kevin A. Myatt as vice president/vice chair; Catherine E. Lamarr, Esq., as treasurer; Alexis N. Highsmith Smith, Esq., as secretary; and Erik Clemons as acting president and CEO. It also lists Paul McCraven, Daniel Caron, Denise Morris, Milton Wallack, DDS, and Ronald X. Johnson as directors.
The filing states that Alexis N. Highsmith Smith is the daughter of Carlton Highsmith.
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology is led by Erik Clemons, Acting President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erik Clemons
Acting President & CEO
President & CEO Conncat → President, CEO & Director, 2021
President, CEO & Director → Acting President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Carlton L. Highsmith
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chairman, 2022
Board Chairman → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul McCraven
Director
Director, President & CEO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$153K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Stephen Driffin
Director of Programs
Director of Programming → Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Opal Harmon
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Daniel Caron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton Wallack DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Morris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald X. Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis N. Highsmith Smith Esq.
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine E. Lamarr Esq.
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin A. Myatt
Vice President & Vice Chair
Board Vice Chair → Vice President & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Fred McKinney PhD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Genevive Walker (2020–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Bishop Theodore L. Brooks Sr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael A. Thomas Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Erik Clemons (Acting President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology
How large is Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology?
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology reported $931K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology fund?
ConnCAT’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and prepare youth and adults for educational and career advancement through job training and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology?
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check conncat.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology make grants?
ConnCAT is based in New Haven. Its website refers to programs for local youth and to serving Connecticut youth and adults. Adult-program application materials listed on the website include proof of Connecticut residency.
What is Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology's EIN?
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1257955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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