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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1172535

INSPIRICA INC

Tax-exempt · STAMFORD, CT 06901

Financials

$8.4M$9.5M2022$8.1M$9.6M2023$9.2M$9.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSPIRICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$9,242,793$9,916,435-$673,642$35,277,887$7,798,540$27,479,347
June 30, 2024990$8,147,507$9,590,709-$1,443,202$35,476,792$7,620,638$27,856,154
June 30, 2023990$8,384,648$9,509,483-$1,124,835$36,029,112$7,231,229$28,797,883
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,955,433
of which government grants
$3,140,281
Program service revenue
$2,404,335
Investment income
$527,510
Net gain from sales of assets
$122,875
Net income from fundraising events
-$63,411
Other revenue
$355,515

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$129,468
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$227,937
Other salaries and wages
$4,520,445
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,846,578
Professional fundraising fees
$65,530
Legal fees
$16,881
Accounting fees
$331,970
Occupancy
$803,705
Travel
$54,376
Depreciation
$1,024,099
Program services (functional)
$8,383,826
Management and general (functional)
$747,051
Fundraising (functional)
$785,558

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$35,476,792
Total assets, end of year
$35,277,887
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,798,540
Net assets, end of year
$27,479,347
Land, buildings and equipment
$19,906,724
Publicly traded securities
$8,168,352
Net assets without donor restrictions
$19,359,774
Net assets with donor restrictions
$8,119,573
Gross receipts
$13,008,407
Employees
118
Volunteers
429
Year formed
1986
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRET NELSONVICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Highest-paid employee
40$111,804$66,926
DENISE DURHAM WILLIAMSFORMER CEO
Former
40$160,719$0
LUCY FREEMANVP OF HOUSING & PROGRAM SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$137,542$0
ROSALBA MESSINACEO
Officer
40$77,636$3,819
KATIE BRUCECO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANE CARLINCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WENDY LEWISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN LOUIZOSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUSAN MIRZASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN GEIGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RHONDA BROCKMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTINE CHIVILYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT DEVELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GEORGE DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REVEREND SHELLEY DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RASHAD FORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ERIC GOEBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARJAE JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN MCKEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARCY MINNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GUY MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VALENTINA POGHOSYANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF UMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DENISE WILLIAMSCEO THRU DEC 2023
Officer
40$217,784$1,710
STEVE WOLFECFO THRU DEC 2023
Officer
40$119,960$12,408
KATIE BRUCECO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANE CARLINCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
WENDY LEWISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN LOUIZOSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUSAN MIRZASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN GEIGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RHONDA BROCKMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTINE CHIVILYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT DEVELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GEORGE DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RASHAD FORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHONY GAGLIO JRDIRECTOR THRU JUNE 2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC GOEBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARJAE JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN MCKEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCY MINNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GUY MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
VALENTINA POGHOSYANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REVEREND SHELLY DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RANDALL SKIGENDIRECTOR THRU JUNE 2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REDA SUPEDIRECTOR THRU JUNE 2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EMILY TANGDIRECTOR THRU APRIL 2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEFF UMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROSALBA MESSINAINTERIM CEO AS OF JAN 2024
Officer
40$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DENISE WILLIAMSCEO
Officer
40$229,223$27,406
STEVE WOLFECFO
Officer
40$120,341$13,995
KEENAN MCMAHONCOO
Highest-paid employee
40$116,016$14,526
KATIE BRUCECO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JANE CARLINCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN LOUIZOSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUSAN MIRZAVICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BENJAMIN GEIGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERT DEVELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANTHONY GAGLIO JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WENDY LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTINE CHIVILYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES BESAWDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RHONDA BROCKMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GEORGE DONALDSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ERIC GOEBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRUCE HELLERDIRECTOR THRU JUNE 2023
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARJAE JACKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JASON KLEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOHN MCKEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAT MENDELSOHNDIRECTOR THRU JUNE 2023
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARCY MINNICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GUY MORTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RANDALL SKIGENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REDA SUPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EMILY TANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEFF UMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
141 FRANKLIN ST, STAMFORD, CT 06901-1014
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROSALBA MESSINA, 141 FRANKLIN STREET, STAMFORD, CT 06901
Signed the 990
ROSALBA MESSINA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(203) 388-0119
Return prepared by
PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC

Mission

INSPIRICA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF EMERGENCY HOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT. EACH NIGHT, WE HOUSE OVER 500 PEOPLE INCLUDING CHILDREN. WE OPERATE 12 FACILITIES IN STAMFORD AND PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT; HOUSING PLACEMENT; EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMING; VOCATIONAL TRAINING; JOB PLACEMENT; CHILDREN'S SERVICE; EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PARENTING PROGRAMMING; AND SENIOR SERVICES. THROUGH A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE ALSO ENSURE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, DENTAL CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED OF CARE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGOUR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM GOES BEYOND PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF SUPPORT SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES JOB TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING AND KEEPING EMPLOYMENT. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO ENSURE RESIDENTS CAN ACCESS MEDICAL, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES ALL CRUCIAL ELEMENTS FOR BUILDING A STABLE AND FULFILLING LIFE.RENTS FOR TENANTS ARE AFFORDABLE (30% OF A PERSON'S INCOME, WHATEVER IT MAY BE), AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE OR ON OUR FRANKLIN COMMON MAIN CAMPUS. FOR PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS THE ONLY OPTION FOR EXITING HOMELESSNESS.WE OPERATE NINE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN CT: - ATLANTIC PARK APARTMENTS: 27 STUDIO APARTMENTS - COLONY APARTMENTS: 29 STUDIO APARTMENTS - MCKINNEY RESIDENCE: 15 BEDS IN 2 SUITES - METCALF HOUSE: 10 SINGLE RESIDENCY APARTMENTS - ROSE PARK APARTMENTS: 3 TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENTS (12 BEDS) - SUMMER PLACE: 48 STUDIOS AND ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS (64 BEDS) - GILEAD HOUSE: 13-BED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND 3-BED JAIL DIVERSION TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - INSPIRE HOUSE: 13-BEDROOM COMMUNAL LIVING HOUSING - COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP): CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY THROUGHOUT STAMFORD AND NORWALK.
    Expenses $3,418,203 · grants $21,481 · revenue $2,330,482
  • HOMELESS PROGRAMS - EMERGENCY SHELTER/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND SINGLE WOMEN OUR FAMILY HOUSING EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES CRITICAL HOUSING TO 45 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE FOR UP TO TWO MONTHS. OUR APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE GROWING HOUSING NEEDS OF UNHOUSED FAMILIES IS NOT JUST TO PROVIDE HOUSING, BUT ALSO THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS. WE SUPPORT ADULTS THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES BY PROVIDING A HOME AND WITH OUR SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING REASONS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THEM TO BECOME UNHOUSED.PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN A SUITE ENVIRONMENT WITH: - PRIVATE FAMILY BEDROOMS - SHARED BATHROOMS - SHARED KITCHENS - COMMON TV/DINING ROOMOUR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE - CASE MANAGEMENT - EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT - VOCATIONAL TRAINING - JOB PLACEMENT - HOUSING PLACEMENT - JOB & HOUSING RETENTION SUPPORT - CHILDREN'S SERVICES - EARLY CHILDHOOD & PARENTING PROGRAMEMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN:THE HOME OF INSPIRICA'S EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE AREA. THE SHELTER HOUSES UP TO 35 SINGLE WOMEN AND PROVIDES THEM WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, SUCH AS:- VOCATIONAL TRAINING- JOB PLACEMENT- CASE MANAGEMENT- PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN A BOARDING HOUSE STRUCTURE WITH:- SHARED BEDROOMS- SHARED BATHROOMS- COMMON TV/COMPUTER ROOM- RESIDENTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND DINNER THROUGH OUR MEAL PROGRAM, OFTEN COURTESY OF OUR VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $2,378,683 · grants $69,465
  • MENTAL ILLNESS PROGRAMS - OUTREACH, JAIL DIVERSION AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSINSPIRICA SERVED INDIVIDUALS IN OUTREACH, JAIL DIVERSION, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. ALL INDIVIDUALS SUFFERED FROM PERSISTENT, SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES RETENTION SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY BUT NEED SOME FORM OF SUPPORT SERVICES. THE JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE FOR PEOPLE ALLEGED TO HAVE COMMITTED NON-VIOLENT CRIMES AS THEIR CASES MOVE THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED FROM MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS OR GROUP HOMES, BUT ARE NOT YET ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING HOUSING, ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE ABOVE PROGRAMS RECEIVED THE SAME COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SERVICES LISTED ABOVE.
    Expenses $900,317 · grants $9,074 · revenue $61,261
  • EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (EEFE):AT INSPIRICA, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THEIR CAREERS, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL LIVES. INSPIRICA PROVIDES HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO GUIDE PEOPLE TOWARDS PERSONAL GROWTH AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:OUR L.I.F.E PROJECT IS A COMPREHENSIVE THREE-WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE. IT EMPOWERS PARTICIPANTS TO ENHANCE PERSONAL GROWTH, IMPROVE JOB READINESS, AND LEARN ABOUT HOUSING AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES:WE OFFER PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE IN CRAFTING EFFECTIVE RESUMES AND EXCELLING IN INTERVIEWS, ALONG WITH LOGISTICAL PLANNING TO ASSIST WITH INTERVIEW ATTIRE AND TRANSPORTATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO HELP CLIENTS ADVANCE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL, ENSURING THEY ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE CAREER GROWTH AND SUCCESS.GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ASSISTANCE (CONNECTICUT GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS):WE FACILITATE OUR CLIENTS' APPLICATIONS FOR VITAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS, CASH ASSISTANCE, MEDICAID, UNEMPLOYMENT, SSI, AND SSDI.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING:INSPIRICA HELPS CLIENTS MANAGE THEIR FINANCES EFFECTIVELY BY CREATING TAILORED EXPENSE SHEETS AND BUDGETS. WE ALSO PROVIDE STRATEGIES FOR REBUILDING CREDIT HEALTH AND EMPOWER CLIENTS TO MAKE INFORMED AND BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL DECISIONS, LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY.VOCATIONAL TRAINING:WE ALSO OFFER VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE IN-DEMAND SKILLS. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ENROLLING IN VOCATIONAL COURSES SUCH AS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA), PHLEBOTOMY, AND SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY.
    Expenses $1,686,623 · grants $29,448 · revenue $12,592

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-1172535
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
1987
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,277,887
Income (IRS master file)
$13,008,407

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$9,242,793$9,916,435$35,277,887XML
990June 2024$8,147,507$9,590,709$35,476,792XML
990June 2023$8,384,648$9,509,483$36,029,112XML
990June 2022$9,021,681$8,652,122$36,652,479IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 06-1172535).

Questions about INSPIRICA INC

What is the EIN of INSPIRICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSPIRICA INC is 06-1172535.
Is INSPIRICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to INSPIRICA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSPIRICA 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 INSPIRICA 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 INSPIRICA 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 INSPIRICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROSALBA MESSINA.
Who are the officers and directors of INSPIRICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,804 (BRET NELSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS).
How much revenue does INSPIRICA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,242,793, expenses of $9,916,435 and total assets of $35,277,887 at year end.

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