Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, inc. (the council/ccpg) is a non- profit organization dedicated to reducing gambling related harm and helping those who may be negatively impacted by gambling. Ccpg provides connecticuts only 24-hour problem gambling helpline, offering support via phone, live online chat, and text. The council also implements prevention and education programs serving youth, veterans, and other special populations. Ccpg does not advocate for or against gambling, but is committed to working with all stakeholders to help individuals and families dealing with this issue.
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc at a glance
In short: Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc gave $140K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +5500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $15,556
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,021,005
- +98.4% 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 November 2026.
Who Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New England Asian American Culture Center ($30K). Together the top 9 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc gives
- Giving grew 250% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $140K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New England Asian American Culture Center Milford, CT | — | $30,000 |
| Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc Willimantic, CT | — | $20,000 |
| Ebony Horsewomen Inc Hartford, CT | Education | $15,000 |
| New Life II New Briatin, CT | — | $15,000 |
| Lavender Policy Center Inc Hartford, CT | — | $15,000 |
| Center for Latino Progress - CT Puerto Rican Hartford, CT | — | $15,000 |
| Affro Caribbean Culture Center Waterbury, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Veterans Strong Inc Bristol, CT | — | $10,000 |
| The Health Collective Hartford, CT | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,021,005 | $1,783,135 | $1,503,483 | $140,000 | 9 | — | $7,084 | — |
| 2024 | $514,620 | $1,105,713 | $1,240,739 | $2,500 | Total only | — | $4,965 | — |
| 2023 | $611,651 | $924,678 | $1,016,553 | $2,500 | Total only | — | $584 | — |
| 2022 | $711,306 | $910,945 | $837,343 | $40,000 | 1 | $841,084 | $716 | $29,112 |
| 2021 | $536,124 | $860,615 | $687,312 | $40,000 | 1 | $702,583 | $823 | $22,704 |
| 2020 | $441,838 | $710,079 | $635,177 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $1,358 | $13,515 |
| 2019 | $272,543 | $718,485 | $688,790 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $1,927 | $10,841 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in West Hartfrod, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc is led by Tina Lamorte, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina Lamorte
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Clausen
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Fleming
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hyer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Coleman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Goode
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $167K (2025)
Jennifer Leavitt
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Jones
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Freyer
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Willie Coleman (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Declan Barry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Valerie Tebbetts (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Virginia Hilton CPA (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sandra Violette (2019) — Director
- Former: Sarah Yip (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $167K, to Diana Goode (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc
How much does Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc give each year?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc gave $140K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
What is Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's typical grant size?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,556, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc give grants?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling 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 (4 grants).
Who are Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's largest grantees?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New England Asian American Culture Center ($30,000), Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc ($20,000) and Ebony Horsewomen Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in West Hartfrod, CT. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2529245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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