Nonprofit · EIN 06-0867006
LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC
Tax-exempt · BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,169,542 | $22,976,967 | -$807,425 | $13,477,629 | $11,929,696 | $1,547,933 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,610,778 | $20,135,125 | $475,653 | $10,810,695 | $8,451,925 | $2,358,770 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $18,824,105 | $16,626,420 | $2,197,685 | $9,075,368 | $7,218,061 | $1,857,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,139,748
- of which government grants
- $6,463,706
- Program service revenue
- $14,073,667
- Investment income
- $164,246
- Net rental income
- $19,902
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$49,540
- Other revenue
- $791,881
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,722
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $592,212
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,581,591
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,566,848
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,010
- Accounting fees
- $90,642
- Occupancy
- $1,167,214
- Travel
- $156,678
- Depreciation
- $261,807
- Program services (functional)
- $17,298,682
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,287,672
- Fundraising (functional)
- $390,613
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,810,695
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,477,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,929,696
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,547,933
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,939,868
- Publicly traded securities
- $344,879
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,547,933
- Gross receipts
- $22,254,082
- Employees
- 242
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1971
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HAMILTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $344,558 | $13,791 |
| JUDITH MARTINO | COMPTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,851 | $69,205 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITNEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $159,569 | $67,934 |
| BEVERLY WACZEK | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,399 | $25,102 |
| JOANNE MONTGOMERY | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,871 | $26,627 |
| ROSE SHEA | PSYCH - APRN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,789 | $22,431 |
| MAGGIE YOUNG | CHIEF RECOVERY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,325 | $8,655 |
| KWAME MOSES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN FOGARTY | CO VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BASSLER | CO VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK SANTOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA HANCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK SK APPAH JR MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL R BARTCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DITA BHARGAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL FINCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ICY FRANTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK HUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON MILNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID M MOROSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARI POLLAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD SAUER MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINI SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE YERRALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HAMILTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $303,509 | $7,778 |
| BEVERLY WACZEK | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,329 | $21,854 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITNEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $156,814 | $59,156 |
| JUDITH MARTINO | COMPTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,051 | $61,693 |
| JOANNE MONTGOMERY | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,980 | $22,944 |
| MAGGIE YOUNG | CHIEF RECOVERY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,010 | $19,699 |
| BARBARA CRUDUP | DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,362 | $35,942 |
| KWAME MOSES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN FOGARTY | CO VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BASSLER | CO VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK SANTOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA HANCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK SK APPAH JR MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL R BARTCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DITA BHARGAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FINCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK HUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON MILNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M MOROSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI POLLAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD SAUER MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINI SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE YERRALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HAMILTON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 40 | $276,584 | $7,647 |
| BEVERLY WACZEK | PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,460 | $20,354 |
| JOANNE MONTGOMERY | CHIEF CLINICAL & OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,308 | $21,634 |
| CHRISTOPHER WHITNEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $141,632 | $51,906 |
| BONNI HOPKINS | CHIEF OPERATING & INNOVATI Key employee | 40 | $170,227 | $16,355 |
| MAGGIE YOUNG | CHIEF RECOVERY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,120 | $21,435 |
| NANCI JENKINS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,541 | $7,430 |
| KATHLEEN ENNIS | ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,935 | $1,217 |
| ALLISON MILNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL FINCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIGITTE VAN DEN HOUTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINI SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M MOROSAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA HERTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DITA BHARGAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK APPAH JR MD PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK HUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI SMITH | OUTGOING BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P BASSLER | CO-VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI POLLAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK SANTOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KWAME MOSES | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA HANCOCK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIEL R BARTCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN FOGARTY | CO-VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 339 WEST AVE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-4608
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN HAMILTON, 339 WEST AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
- Signed the 990
- JOHN HAMILTON, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (203) 851-2077
- Website
- WWW.LIBERATIONPROGRAMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
LIBERATION PROGRAMS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO FOSTER HOPE AND MAINTAIN WELLNESS.
Program accomplishments
- ADDICTION TREATMENT: MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) TOGETHER WITH BEHAVIORAL THERAPY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AND ARE EFFECTIVE IN TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. CLIENTS AT LIBERATION PROGRAMS RECEIVE MAT DOSES AS NEEDED AND PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING SESSIONS. ALL FORMS OF MAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT THE BRIDGEPORT AND STAMFORD CT LOCATIONS.Expenses $5,901,897 · revenue $5,998,663
- INPATIENT CARE: LIBERATION PROGRAMS PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT IN A STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. LIBERATION PROGRAMS HAS TWO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT OPTIONS. LIBERATION HOUSE IS A 90-DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, IN STAMFORD CT, SUPPORTING MEN IN RECOVERY THROUGH STRUCTURED CARE AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. FAMILIES IN RECOVERY (FIRP) IS A 90-DAY INPATIENT PROGRAM, IN NORWALK CT, WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN CAN LIVE WITH UP TO TWO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 10 WHILE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND SUPPORT.Expenses $5,513,658 · revenue $5,903,877
- OUTPATIENT CARE: OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON HELPING EACH PERSON WE SERVE ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN RECOVERY FOR LIFE BY UTILIZING A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY TO HELP MANAGE SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. OUR INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) PROVIDES NINE HOURS OF WEEKLY GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES OFFERING STRUCTURED SUPPORT WHILE ALLOWING CLIENTS TO MAINTAIN WORK AND FAMILY COMMITMENTS. PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, DIAGNOSES, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS' MENTAL WELL-BEING. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL STAMFORD CT HOSPITAL, LIBERATION PROGRAMS HAS EMBEDDED COUNSELORS IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS, PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. LIBERATION PROGRAMS PROVIDES OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS TO STRENGTHEN AND PROMOTE YOUTH RESILIENCY AS WELL AS OFFER HELP AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO COPE WITH A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION.Expenses $3,604,201 · revenue $2,171,127
- OTHER SERVICES CONSIST OF HIV/AIDS CARE, PREVENTION, HARM REDUCTION AND OUTREACH. HIV/AIDS CARE IS PROVIDED BY HEALTH EDUCATORS WHO CONNECT CLIENTS WITH HIV TO MEDICAL CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE PROVIDING COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE VIRAL SUPPRESSION. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND AND PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE, PROBLEM GAMBLING, AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE RESOURCES, RAISE AWARENESS, AND DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL PROMOTING HEALTHIER, SAFER COMMUNITIES. HARM REDUCTION PROVIDES EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND NONJUDGMENTAL SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REDUCE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND ITS BROADER IMPACTS. OUTREACH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE USE OF MOBILE VANS THAT TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDES TREATMENT REFERRALS, PRESCRIPTIONS, OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION, AND BASIC WELLNESS NECESSITIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS.Expenses $2,278,926 · grants $33,722
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
- 06-0867006
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,477,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,254,082
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,169,542 | $22,976,967 | $13,477,629 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,610,778 | $20,135,125 | $10,810,695 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,824,105 | $16,626,420 | $9,075,368 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,727,036 | $12,212,262 | $5,640,892 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 06-0867006).
Questions about LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC
- What is the EIN of LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC is 06-0867006.
- Is LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBERATION PROGRAMS 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 LIBERATION PROGRAMS 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 LIBERATION PROGRAMS 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 LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN HAMILTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $344,558 (JOHN HAMILTON, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,169,542, expenses of $22,976,967 and total assets of $13,477,629 at year end.
Other nonprofits in BRIDGEPORT
- CHEMICAL ABUSE SERVICES AGENCY INC EIN 22-2837833 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MANDA INSTITUTE FOR COUNSELING SERVICES EIN 85-0884068 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- TIME FOR A CHANGE MINISTRIES INC EIN 45-1836073 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BIO BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT INC EIN 85-2165809 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- REFOCUS OUTREACH MINISTRY INC EIN 06-1536803 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- OM SHANTI OM INCORPORATED EIN 33-2788868 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NEW WAVE ALLIANCE EIN 58-2685544 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL EIN 06-0646554 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in BRIDGEPORT · Connecticut · Mental health and crisis intervention