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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2206467

VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

Also known as VACREF

Tax-exempt · WEST HAVEN, CT 06516

Financials

$2.1M$2.2M2022$3.1M$3M2023$4.7M$4.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$4,702,570$4,309,637$392,933$7,590,975$2,692,736$4,898,239
September 30, 2024990$3,106,514$2,981,094$125,420$6,796,028$2,291,517$4,504,511
September 30, 2023990$2,078,961$2,191,902-$112,941$7,583,512$3,357,908$4,225,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,000
Program service revenue
$4,424,222
Investment income
$223,375
Other revenue
$52,973

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$215,511
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$680,200
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,344
Travel
$15,146
Depreciation
$418
Program services (functional)
$3,796,753
Management and general (functional)
$512,884

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,796,028
Total assets, end of year
$7,590,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,692,736
Net assets, end of year
$4,898,239
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,834,438
Net assets with donor restrictions
$63,801
Gross receipts
$4,702,570
Employees
10
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2005
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY RAUSCHENBERGFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/2023)
Former
0$142,739$50,844
JOSEPH CARDONEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$152,622$25,727
MEHMET SOFUOGLUPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
BECKY RHOADSSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI BASTIANSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONNIE ROSENTHALSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SEONAID HAYSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HUNED PATWATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARY RAUSCHENBERGFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/2023)
Former
0$187,607
JOSEPH CARDONEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$80,769
MEHMET SOFUOGLUPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BECKY RHOADSSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LORI BASTIANSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RONNIE ROSENTHALSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SEONAID HAYSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HUNED PATWATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
FRED WRIGHTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$255,935$0
MARY RAUSCHENBERGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (10/2022 - 6/2023)
Officer
40$141,594$0$41,484
MEHMET SOFUOGLUPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0$0
BECKY RHOADSSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LORI BASTIANSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RONNIE ROSENTHALSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SEONAID HAYSTATUTORY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
HUNED PATWATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOSEPH CARDONEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (6/2023 - 9/2023)
Officer
40$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
950 CAMPBELL AVE, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516-2770
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSEPH CARDONE, 950 CAMPBELL AVE BUILDING 35A 342, WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
Signed the 990
JOSEPH CARDONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(203) 932-5711
Return prepared by
BEERS HAMERMAN COHEN & BURGER PC

Mission

TO FACILITATE THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (VACHS) WHICH IS A FEDERAL HOSPITAL AND OPERATES AS A DIVISION OF THE VA NEW ENGLAND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITHIN THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • QUEST - CONDUCT AND SUPPORT INFORMATICS/ANALYTICS CAPABILITIES THAT SHALL COLLECT, COLLATE, AND STORE DATA AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ANALYZE DATA TO INFORM CLINICAL ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. DEVELOP RESEARCH QUESTIONS FOR ANALYTICAL STUDIES AND GENERATE RESEARCH DELIVERABLES.
    Expenses $1,837,041 · revenue $1,837,041
  • IMPOWR - HEAL INITIATIVE; INTEGRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN AND OUD FOR WHOLE RECOVERY
    Expenses $298,972 · revenue $298,972
  • EASED - THE BUILDING AND EQUITABLE AND ACCESSIBLE SYSTEM OF EATING DISORDER PROVIDES TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO UNDERREPRESENTED AMERICANS AS WELL AS VETERANS WITH EATING DISORDERS.
    Expenses $416,752 · revenue $416,752
  • OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS
    Expenses $1,243,988 · revenue $1,924,430

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2206467
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Hospital or medical research organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,590,975
Income (IRS master file)
$4,702,570

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$4,702,570$4,309,637$7,590,975IRS
990September 2024$3,106,514$2,981,094$6,796,028IRS
990September 2023$2,078,961$2,191,902$7,583,512XML
990September 2022$1,464,306$1,928,003$5,911,991IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 20-2206467).

Questions about VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC is 20-2206467.
Is VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 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 VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOSEPH CARDONE.
Who are the officers and directors of VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,739 (MARY RAUSCHENBERG, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/2023)).
How much revenue does VA CONNECTICUT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,702,570, expenses of $4,309,637 and total assets of $7,590,975 at year end.

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