Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc
The mission of the organization is to ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut.
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc at a glance
In short: Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc gave $289K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $288,567
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,142
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,719
- Total assets
- $4,946,979
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut Veterans Legal Center ($100K). Together the top 4 received $289K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $289K (2024) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Veterans Legal Center West Haven, CT | Eviction Protection | $100,094 |
| Statewide Legal Services of CT Inc Wethersfield, CT | Eviction Protection | $81,981 |
| University of CT Law School Hartford, CT | Eviction Protection | $79,456 |
| Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | Eviction Protection | $27,036 |
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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 | $4,946,979 | $3,440,506 | $2,933,025 | $288,567 | 4 | $130,700 |
| 2023 | $4,987,457 | $3,572,042 | $3,459,441 | $1,059,555 | 4 | $71,531 |
| 2022 | $4,400,550 | $3,135,262 | $2,893,884 | $428,651 | 4 | $15,061 |
| 2021 | $3,208,691 | $2,336,538 | $2,177,813 | — | — | $141,618 |
| 2020 | $3,007,530 | $2,322,524 | $2,098,109 | — | — | $41,633 |
| 2019 | $2,707,142 | $2,195,903 | $2,025,302 | — | — | $86,137 |
About Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $289K. Net investment income was $131K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc is led by Katie Burton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie Burton
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F. Lavery
Director-Ope
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Paulette Anon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Stewart
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Straub
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadiyah Humber
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Kirschner
Executive Di
Legal Director → Acting Executive, 2021
Acting Executive → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$118K (2019) → $157K (2024)
Pamela Heller
Staff Attorn
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Jessica Labrencis
Staff Attorn
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Sarah White
Staff Attorn
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Amber Elliot
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Pomroy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Catherine Blinder (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Earl Stallings (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Kemple (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jamelia N. Morgan (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Gentes (2019–2022) — Managing Att
- Former: Amber Chandler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Fionnuala Darby (2022) — Operations D
- Former: Andraya Pulaski Brunau (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Barris Malcolm (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christian Sager (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Nancy Hronek (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Nilda Havrilla (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: William Clark (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jasmine Alcantara (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $157K, to Greg Kirschner (Executive Di). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc
How much does Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc give each year?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc gave $289K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 4 grants.
What is Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc's typical grant size?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc's median grant in 2024 was $80,719, and its average grant was $72,142, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc give grants?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Eviction Protection" (4 grants).
How large is Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Hartford, CT. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Fair Housing Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1453727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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