Nonprofit · EIN 06-1221439
DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
Tax-exempt · NORWICH, CT 06360
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $705,319 | $573,681 | $131,638 | $717,467 | $154,240 | $563,227 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $586,846 | $508,824 | $78,022 | $608,271 | $176,682 | $431,589 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $497,512 | $490,954 | $6,558 | $533,535 | $179,968 | $353,567 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $689,144
- of which government grants
- $657,874
- Program service revenue
- $6,205
- Investment income
- $9,970
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $92,175
- Other salaries and wages
- $252,733
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $403,050
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,200
- Occupancy
- $31,607
- Travel
- $7,783
- Program services (functional)
- $506,780
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,302
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,599
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $608,271
- Total assets, end of year
- $717,467
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $154,240
- Net assets, end of year
- $563,227
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $563,227
- Gross receipts
- $705,319
- Employees
- 9
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Heddle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $92,175 |
| Scott Baecker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Petrik | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Pellerin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Erin McBride | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Barrett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Darigan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Heddle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $91,362 |
| Scott Baecker | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Petrik | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Pellerin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Renee Toper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Heddle | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 35 | $83,500 |
| Scott Baecker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Petrik | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Pellerin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Renee Toper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19 OHIO AVENUE, NORWICH, CT 06360-1594
- In care of
- % CATHERINE FERRY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sharon J Heddle, c/o DNEC 19 Ohio Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360
- Signed the 990
- Sharon J Heddle, Executive Director
- Phone
- (860) 823-1898
- Website
- www.dnec.org
- Return prepared by
- Greg A DeFrank CPA
Mission
Assist individuals with disabilities to enable them to live and/or work more independently in their communities in whatever capacity they are capable of. See Schedule O for more information on the Mission Statement.
Program accomplishments
- CORE SERVICES During the fiscal year ending9/30/2025, the Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut DNEC provided core independent living services to support individuals with disabilities in increasing independence and living more fully in their communities. Over the year, 287 new or returning individuals received direct services based on their self-identified needs and goals. DNEC offered support through core services including information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training, advocacy, and transition-related assistance. During the reporting period, 21 individuals received assistive technology services, 4 received communication services, and 162 received general advocacy services. Additional supports included 14 independent living and life skills training and recreational referrals, 61 peer counseling and family-centered services, 2 preventative care and physical restoration services, 5 vocational referrals, and 5 individuals who received transportation assistance and mobility training. CONTINUED on SCHEDULE O.Expenses $465,150
- CASE SERVICES During the fiscal year ending9/30/2025, 43 consumers received financial assistance through Part B Case Service Funds and/or restricted donor funds. These supports helped remove barriers and improve accessibility so individuals could live and work independently in their homes and communities. Funds were used to support a variety of needs, including ramps and bathroom modifications, as well as other accessibility-related improvements. To help individuals remain safely housed and stable in the community, DNEC also helped with rent and security deposits, utility bills, and food. In addition, we helped meet essential health needs by purchasing items such as air conditioners and air purifiers. Case service funding also supported consumers with important durable items and equipment, including beds, lift chairs, stair lifts, rollators, and other mobility supports. When transportation challenges created barriers to independence, DNEC assisted with car repairs and vehicle registration. CONTINUED on SCHEDULE O.Expenses $41,630
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-1221439
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $717,467
- Income (IRS master file)
- $705,319
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $705,319 | $573,681 | $717,467 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $586,846 | $508,824 | $608,271 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $497,512 | $490,954 | $533,535 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $528,396 | $485,835 | $497,415 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 06-1221439).
Questions about DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT
- What is the EIN of DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT is 06-1221439.
- Is DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT 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 DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Sharon J Heddle.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,175 (Sharon Heddle, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DISABILITIES NETWORK OF EASTERN CONNECTICUT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $705,319, expenses of $573,681 and total assets of $717,467 at year end.
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