Nonprofit · EIN 22-2825615
NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $202,845 | $166,755 | $36,090 | $219,764 | $0 | $219,764 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $175,707 | $185,953 | -$10,246 | $190,409 | $5,250 | $185,159 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $158,110 | $186,775 | -$28,665 | $193,436 | $0 | $193,436 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $189,991
- of which government grants
- $6,300
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,854
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,767
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,086
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $32,356
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,750
- Occupancy
- $2,400
- Travel
- $641
- Program services (functional)
- $118,689
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,089
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,977
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $190,409
- Total assets, end of year
- $219,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $219,764
- Publicly traded securities
- $91,636
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $175,712
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $44,052
- Gross receipts
- $202,845
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SCHWEITZER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Officer | 23 | $22,000 | $1,100 |
| MEREDITH POLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA HOLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GINGER CHAPMAN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAIA AQUINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIKU JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIAN HUQ | BOARD MEMBER/EMPLOYEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PAGLIARO | CO-PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HUANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOARES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SCHWEITZER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 23 | $22,000 |
| M VIRGINIA CHAPMAN | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| DANA HOLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| RAYMOND PAGLIARO | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOARES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| POONAM SIDHU | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGARITA DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| VICTOR CHAVARRIA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SCHWEITZER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 23 | $19,250 | $1,050 |
| ALEX ARROYO | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| M VIRGINIA CHAPMAN | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA HOLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND PAGLIARO | CO-PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOARES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI SUDDERTH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARITA DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE GROSSMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 608 WHITNEY AVE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511-2219
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRISTOPHER SCHWEITZER, 608 WHITNEY AVENUE, NEW HAVEN, CT 06511
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER SCHWEITZER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (203) 479-0298
- Website
- NEWHAVENLEON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARTER HAYES ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION WITH, AND TO PROVIDE AID FOR, THE PEOPLE OF LEON, NICARAGUA
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE FORM OF FOOD, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION TO THE PEOPLE OF NICARAGUA, PLUS EDUCATE AND DEVELOP PUBLIC HEALTH AND CLIMATE LEADERS IN NEW HAVEN. (ESTIMATED 50,000 SERVED IN CONNECTICUT AND LEON, NICARAGUA)Expenses $118,689
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2825615
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $219,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,845
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $202,845 | $166,755 | $219,764 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $175,707 | $185,953 | $190,409 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $158,110 | $186,775 | $193,436 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 22-2825615).
Questions about NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC is 22-2825615.
- Is NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT 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 NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER SCHWEITZER.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,000 (CHRIS SCHWEITZER, PROGRAM DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,845, expenses of $166,755 and total assets of $219,764 at year end.
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