Nonprofit · EIN 06-0862072
THE CARVER INC
Tax-exempt · NORWALK, CT 06850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,398,755 | $9,950,314 | -$551,559 | $5,175,683 | $503,143 | $4,672,540 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,857,796 | $9,562,541 | $295,255 | $5,887,216 | $664,312 | $5,222,904 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,698,550 | $9,831,239 | -$1,132,689 | $5,216,667 | $295,003 | $4,921,664 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,078,596
- of which government grants
- $1,557,146
- Program service revenue
- $2,752,995
- Investment income
- $35,830
- Net income from fundraising events
- $531,334
- Other revenue
- $531,334
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $129,526
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $661,193
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,500,108
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,908,472
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $127,159
- Travel
- $20,035
- Depreciation
- $133,362
- Program services (functional)
- $8,762,624
- Management and general (functional)
- $483,052
- Fundraising (functional)
- $704,638
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,887,216
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,175,683
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $503,143
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,672,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,826,475
- Publicly traded securities
- $357,547
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,035,076
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,637,464
- Gross receipts
- $9,507,069
- Employees
- 652
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 1938
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| novelette peterkin | CEO Officer | 50 | $272,798 | $32,681 |
| brian allert | Ch Prog Officer Officer | 40 | $128,780 | $11,979 |
| ELIZABETH FINN | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,000 | $576 |
| clinton hamilton | COO Officer | 40 | $124,615 | $10,199 |
| NIKKI LAFAYE | DIR OF PHILANTHROP | 40 | $103,111 | $27,169 |
| TRICIA MASSUCCO | DIR OF ELEM PROG | 40 | $96,476 | $29,571 |
| JAMES SCHAFFER | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $112,700 | $485 |
| DIANA NAPIER | PAST President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BRENNAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BUTTERFIELD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIAGHILEV LUBIN-FARNELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay HINTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE WATSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW SEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ORTIZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES BURNS | PRESIDENT EMERI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BROOKE SORENSEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WHITCOMB | CORPORATE COUNS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT PENNINGTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| novelette peterkin | CEO Officer | 50 | $270,498 | $25,517 |
| ELIZABETH FINN | CFO Officer | 40 | $135,000 | $562 |
| brian allert | Ch Prog Officer Officer | 40 | $117,160 | $10,279 |
| NIKKI LAFAYE | DIR OF PHILANTHROP | 40 | $100,183 | $23,444 |
| TRICIA MASSUCCO | DIR OF ELEM PROG | 40 | $97,557 | $25,354 |
| clinton hamilton | COO Officer | 40 | $109,372 | $8,768 |
| JAMES SCHAFFER | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $112,700 | $231 |
| DIANA NAPIER | PAST President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH BRENNAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BUTTERFIELD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIAGHILEV LUBIN-FARNELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay HINTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE WATSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW SEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INWHA HUH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ORTIZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BURNS | PRESIDENT EMERI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE SORENSEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WHITCOMB | CORPORATE COUNS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PENNINGTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| novelette peterkin | CEO Officer | 50 | $268,750 | $9,897 |
| TRICIA MASSUCCO | DIR OF ELEM PROG | 40 | $95,044 | $29,243 |
| JAMES SCHAFFER | DIR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $98,900 | $23,193 |
| brian allert | Ch Prog Officer Officer | 40 | $111,989 | $8,514 |
| NIKKI LAFAYE | DIR OF PHILANTHROP | 40 | $96,750 | $19,922 |
| clinton hamilton | COO Officer | 40 | $107,500 | $7,240 |
| DIANA NAPIER | PAST President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SMALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP BUTTERFIELD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIAGHILEV LUBIN-FARNELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay HINTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE WATSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW SEATH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INWHA HUH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH SHULER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ORTIZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES BURNS | PRESIDENT EMERI Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE SORENSEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WHITCOMB | CORPORATE COUNS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT PENNINGTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY GADDY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7 ACADEMY ST, NORWALK, CT 06850-4016
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILLIP BUTTERFIELD, 7 ACADEMY STREET, NORWALK, CT 06850
- Signed the 990
- novelette peterkin, CEO
- Phone
- (203) 838-4305
- Website
- WWW.THE-CARVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Hope & Hernandez PC
Mission
Carvers mission is to equip all learners for global competitiveness by leading strategic partnerships with schools and communities that advance excellence and growth opportunities. Carver operates over 60+ programs for more than 3,000 K-12 students in before-school, after-school, summer, and community initiatives. Programs engage students across all K-12 public schools in Norwalk, Side by Side Charter School, Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport, four public elementary schools in Bridgeport, Naugatuck High School, Stamford High School, and the Carver Community Center; also include paid internships for high school students. Aligned with in-school curricula and led by certified teachers from within the students schools, these programs provide essential support, ensuring students advance to the next grade level with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
Program accomplishments
- The Carvers methodology is grounded in a partnership-driven approach. By fostering strong, supportive relationships with educational institutions, Carver works closely with schools to address unique challenges and align resources with community priorities. This embedded, responsive strategy ensures that our focus remains on enhancing educational outcomes and providing meaningful support to the school communities it serves.Expenses $8,762,624
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0862072
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,175,683
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,507,069
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,398,755 | $9,950,314 | $5,175,683 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,857,796 | $9,562,541 | $5,887,216 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,698,550 | $9,831,239 | $5,216,667 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,148,102 | $7,621,996 | $6,463,628 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0862072).
Questions about THE CARVER INC
- What is the EIN of THE CARVER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CARVER INC is 06-0862072.
- Is THE CARVER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
- Are donations to THE CARVER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CARVER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CARVER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CARVER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CARVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PHILLIP BUTTERFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CARVER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $272,798 (novelette peterkin, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE CARVER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,398,755, expenses of $9,950,314 and total assets of $5,175,683 at year end.
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