Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc
Consumer and environmental protection: We conduct research public education forums and organize residents and coalitions to address consumer and environmental problems.
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc at a glance
In short: Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc gave $465K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $465,000
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $93,000
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $6,664,100
- +1168.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut Citizen Action Group ($445K across 4 grants). Together the top 2 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 25 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc gives
- Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $465K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Citizen Action Group Hartford, CT | support environmental protection programs | $205,000 |
| Connecticut Citizen Action Group Hartford, CT | Support health care access efforts | $120,000 |
| Connecticut Citizen Action Group Hartford, CT | support of voting rights access & protection of democracy | $80,000 |
| Connecticut Citizen Action Group Hartford, CT | support consumer protection programs | $40,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | support joint program addressing climate crisis | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,664,100 | $4,331,834 | $690,210 | $465,000 | 5 | $83 |
| 2023 | $525,528 | $569,124 | $595,785 | $320,000 | 5 | $80 |
| 2022 | $512,871 | $728,945 | $655,764 | $317,750 | 5 | $103 |
| 2021 | $436,388 | $649,194 | $596,747 | $253,235 | 5 | $74 |
| 2020 | $432,552 | $473,014 | $460,316 | $173,500 | 5 | $78 |
About Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $465K. Net investment income was $83.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc is led by Henry Murray, Chair of the Board of Directors on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry Murray
Chair of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith A Maslen
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Amy McLean
Secretary of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Curry
Treasurer of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maribel Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Wade
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Edith Alicea (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reina Cabrera (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ann D Pratt (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: William Collins (2020–2021) — Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
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 $7K, to Judith Maslen (Chief Financial Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc
How much does Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc give each year?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc gave $465K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $320K across 5 grants.
What is Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc's typical grant size?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $93,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc give grants?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants).
Does Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hartford, CT. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Citizen Research Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0889894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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