Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is a membership organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1978, CCADV serves as Connecticut's leading voice and statewide leader for victims of domestic violence. The organization operates as a network of 18 member domestic violence service organizations across Connecticut and employs approximately 51 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
-16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.6M
+18.6% YoY
Grant Count
20
-13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$982K
+36.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To work together to end domestic violence by advocating for victims and changing the social conditions, beliefs, and social actions that perpetuate abuse against victims of domestic violence.
Primary Focus Areas:
CCADV operates through two main program areas:
Pass-Through Victim Support Services: CCADV provides financial support to its member organizations through pass-through grants. Member programs use this funding to deliver critical services to domestic violence victims, including:
- Counseling and support groups
- Emergency shelter and housing
- Court advocacy
- Safety planning and referrals
In fiscal year 2023, approximately 37,000 victims were served through these member programs.
Advocacy, Technical Assistance, and Other Programs: CCADV serves as the statewide unified voice for domestic violence victims by:
- Focusing on increasing safety and improving services
- Addressing public policy issues
- Delivering training and technical assistance to member programs, law enforcement, judicial constituents, educators, and service providers
- Operating CT Safe Connect, which provides 24/7 access to information and resources on domestic violence
- Leading initiatives in diversity and accessibility, health professional outreach, lethality assessment, domestic violence fatality review, and legal advocacy
CCADV also partners with Connecticut Children's Medical Center as part of the Children's Center on Family Violence (CCFV), which aims to reduce the impact of family violence on children through a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approach.
Grantmaking
CCADV distributes grants to its member organizations to support victim services. Based on available financial data, the organization made total grants of approximately $19.7 million in recent filings. Grant awards to member organizations have ranged from $6,000 to $2,204,729.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CCADV's funding and services are concentrated in Connecticut, where it leads a statewide network of 18 member domestic violence service organizations serving communities across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Assets: $12,113,288
- Total Revenues: $25,881,778
- Total Expenses: $25,830,208
- Total Grants Made: $19,677,669
Program Allocation:
- Program Spend: 98%
- Management Spend: 2%
- Fundraising Spend: 0%
Staffing: 51 employees
Rating: The organization holds a Three-Star rating (81%) based on accountability and finance metrics, indicating solid performance in transparency and financial oversight with a fully independent board and comprehensive financial oversight practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,093,546 | $12,113,288 | $6,324,076 |
| Revenue | $29,965,163 | $25,881,778 | $23,648,797 |
| Expenses | $29,908,897 | $25,830,208 | $23,580,412 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,862 | $61,971 | $4,886 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Meghan Scanlon
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA MEDINA | OUTGOING VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANN MARIE CAOUETTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA DAMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY ZEINER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE DIMENNA CPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID BOGAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEANNE FUSCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER LITTLE-GREER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN BALDWIN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE SCHLESINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHA ADELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL A CHOWANIEC ESQ | OUTGOING DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CHRIST ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA GOLDFARB | OUTGOING DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAMMI FLOWERS ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACY BRENNAN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA MARTINEZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $37,587 |
| MEGHAN SCANLON | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $183,671 |
| TONYA JOHNSON | OUTGOING EXECUTIVE VP & COO | 40 | $148,901 |
| JOANNA VITARELLI | VP OPERATIONS | 40 | $104,314 |
| LIZA ANDREWS | VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT | 40 | $104,055 |
| RHONDA MARIE MORRA | DIR CIVIL LEGAL ADVOCACY | 40 | $101,316 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CCADV has been active in securing federal funding for domestic violence services in Connecticut. The organization has received federal grants including HUD funding for domestic violence housing programs and has been involved in federal grant awards through the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW).
FY 2025 OVW Grant Awards by State - Department of JusticeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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