2025-10-29T12:12:05-05:00 2025-06-30 060876812 Apicella Testa & Company PC 680 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton CT 06484 990 2024-07-01 460849304 REACH Western CT Inc REAC 2036105607 117 Old State Road Brookfield CT 06804 Lindsey Carley Executive Director 2036105607 2025-10-29 1 1 James E Traester CPA P00179318 2039259494 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lindsey Carley 117 Old State Road Brookfield CT 06804 450453 0 X www.reachwesternct.org X 2012 CT Connecting kids and building relationships that change lives. 5 5 4 75 0 0 435874 443749 0 0 1124 0 2657 2074 439655 445823 0 0 0 0 307912 180392 0 0 54618 263488 228238 571400 408630 -131745 37193 203452 150938 121928 32221 81524 118717 X Connecting kids and building relationships that change lives by providing programs that offer a consistent, safe, and predictable environment, unconditional love, support, and hope for the future. 0 0 84694 Summer Camp - REACH Summer Camp provides the quintessential, rustic camp experience to our highest need population throughout the entire summer. During our six-week summer camp, students engage in outdoor expeditions, team-building activities, health & wellness experiences, water sports, fishing, swimming, summer reading, STEM electives, fine arts, and athletics. 105610 After School Connections - REACH After School Connections is our daily after school & evening program that offers a safe and consistent environment for children, providing essential elements for their growth and development. Our programs feature 1-to-1 mentoring along with consistent opportunities for academic progress. Participants also benefit from a positive sense of belonging and community, engaging in enriching experiences such as STEM activities, art electives, exercise, and healthy meals and snacks. With a dedicated team of caring adults and mentors, including a 1:4 child to adult staff ratio, we ensure personalized attention and support for every child. Additionally, our door-to-door transportation service ensures access to our programs for all participants, further enhancing inclusivity and accessibility. 68193 Weekend Program - REACH Friday Night Expeditions serves as a dynamic positive incentive and reward program for all children who successfully achieve their short-term academic, behavioral, and school attendance goals each month. This exciting program offers a variety of engaging activities, including attending sporting events, theater performances, amusement parks, special restaurant outings, e-sport events, and more. By recognizing and celebrating their achievements, we aim to motivate and inspire our participants while fostering a sense of excitement and accomplishment in their academic and personal endeavors. REACH Saturday Outdoor Expeditions offer an immersive outdoor experience for children throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons, providing over 240 hours of thrilling adventures. From hiking and backpacking to ziplining, athletics, water activities, and outdoor survival skills training, our expeditions offer a diverse range of opportunities for participants to explore and connect with the natural world. Through these engaging outdoor activities, we aim to foster a love for nature, encourage physical activity, and instill valuable life skills in our youth. 33775 Mentorship Program - REACH Mentorship Program fosters youth development by connecting high school mentors with younger mentees (grades 3-8) to promote positive character, social growth, and academic success. Mentors support their mentees through homework help, enrichment, and athletic activities, modeling empathy, leadership, and goal-setting. Guided by adult leaders and volunteers, the program incorporates hands-on learning such as robotics, art, science, fitness, and martial arts. Operating one day per week for 12 weeks across three sessions each school year, REACH serves over 75 mentors and mentees, building lasting relationships that inspire confidence, belonging, and resilience. 33775 292272 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 CT X X The Organization 2036105607 117 Old State Road Brookfield CT 06804 Luke Forshaw Board President (thru Jan 2025) 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrew Schoefer Board Sec / Pres eff Jan 2025 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Vacaro Board Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Hanson Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Kozec Board Member (as of March 2025) 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Trzcinski Board Member (as of April 2025) 5.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Carley Exec Dir (7/2024-2/2025), Prog Dir 40.00 X 121170 0 0 Joan Laucius Co-Exec Director (Feb-June 2025) 30.00 X 22050 0 0 Lindsey Carley Co-Exec Director (Feb-June 2025) 30.00 X 38500 0 0 181720 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26547 417202 443749 4630 26547 4630 0 Miscellaneous 900099 2074 2074 2074 445823 2074 0 0 165015 86393 39311 39311 2559 2559 12818 6804 3007 3007 7050 7050 17726 8282 4350 5094 53018 42578 5220 5220 9626 9626 579 579 4461 4461 13456 8668 2802 1986 Program Supplies and Ac 122322 122322 408630 292272 61740 54618 105746 135579 15225 9411 52805 46857 10408 5948 72073 0 203452 150938 7348 15159 36725 17062 77855 0 121928 32221 X 153151 146667 -71627 -27950 81524 118717 203452 150938 37193 0 X 0 0 0 X 586781 653842 414936 435531 443749 2534839 586781 653842 414936 435531 443749 2534839 1676284 858555 2475 2793 1596 2657 2074 11595 2546434 0.33720 0.33030 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous - 2020 Amount: $ 2,475. 2021 Amount: $ 2,793. 2022 Amount: $ 1,596. 2023 Amount: $ 2,657. 2024 Amount: $ 2,074. Part II, Short Year Explanation: The organization changed its year-end from a 12/31 calendar year to a 6/30 fiscal year effective 1/1/2023. The amounts under 2020 and 2021 represent REACH's 12-month calendar years ending 12/31/21 and 12/31/22 respectively. The amount reported under 2022 represents the short-year for the six month period of 1/1/23-6/30/23. The amounts reported under 2023 and 2024 represent REACH's 12-month fiscal years ending 6/30/24 and 6/30/25 respectively. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 26041 26041 0 26764 20816 5948 5948 X Part X, Line 2: Income Taxes - The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements. The organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Management believes that the organization has no tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The organization's informational returns for fiscal years ending June 30, 2022 and after are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Connecticut, generally for three years from the date they were filed. Car Show 31177 26547 4630 505 1784 824 1517 31177 26547 4630 505 1784 824 1517 4630 0 Adam and Lindsey Carley Adam (Former Exec Dir) and Lindsey (Current Exec Dir) are spouses. Vehicle purchase being reimbursed by REACH. X 26264 7062 0 1 1 Lindsey Carley Lindsey is current Executive Director. Working capital loan. X 25000 10000 0 1 1 17062 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Adam Carley and Lindsey Carley are spouses. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the IRS Form 990 is provided to the Board prior to filing (hard copy or electronic). The actual review and discussion is made by the committee or full Board, facilitated by the finance director, audit committee chair and/or 990 preparer using the Guidance for Board Review of IRS Form 990. Documentation of the review made in meeting minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c There is a Board meeting round table discussion. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Director of REACH Western CT Inc. is the principal representative of REACH Western CT Inc., and the person responsible for the efficient operation of the nonprofit. Therefore, it is the desire of the nonprofit to provide a fair yet reasonable and not excessive compensation for the Executive Director. The annual process for determining compensation is as follows: The Executive committee will annually evaluate the Executive Director on his/her performance, and ask for his/her input on matters of performance and compensation. Board Approval - The Executive Board will obtain research and information to make a recommendation to the full board for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the Executive Director based on a review of comparability data. This data may include the following: 1. Salary and benefit compensation studies by independent sources; 2. Written job offers for positions at similar organizations; 3. Documented telephone calls about similar positions at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and 4. Information obtained from the IRS Form 990 filings of similar organizations. Concurrent Documentation - To approve the compensation for the Executive Director, the board must document how it reached its decisions, including the data on which it relied, in minutes of the meeting during which the compensation was approved. Independence in Setting Compensation - The Chair of the board of directors, who is a volunteer and not compensated by the nonprofit, will operate independently without undue influence from the Executive Director. No member of the Executive or Human Resources Committee will be a staff member, the relative of a staff member, or have any relationship with staff that could present a conflict of interest. This process was last performed in May 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 It is available to the public on Guidestar or at our office. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 It is available to the public on Guidestar or at our office.