CFM FOUNDATION

Financials

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2099 MAIN ST, HARTFORD, CT 06120-2316

In care of

% SABIA LAW FIRM LLC

Signed the 990-EZ

MIKE CLIFFORD, TREASURER

Phone

(860) 706-0359

Website

WWW.CFM-FOUNDATION.ORG

Return prepared by

WHITTLESEY PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FUNDING DIRECTED AT INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN.

Program accomplishments

• THE MINI-GRANT PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE TEACHERS, COACHES, AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION WITH THE MUCH-NEEDED FUNDS TO PURSUE PROJECTS THAT MAY BE BEYOND THEIR CURRENT BUDGET. THESE GRANTS RANGE IN AMOUNT AND PURPOSE - FROM FUNDING FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE TRANSPORTATION TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EXTRACURRICULAR GROUPS SUCH AS KNITTING CLUBS, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CLUBS AND LGBTQ+ CLUBS. THE MONEY HAS BEEN USED BY RECIPIENTS TO MAXIMIZE THEIR IMPACT AND, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CFM'S MISSION, TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH MORE OPPORTUNITIES, REGARDLESS OF SOCIOECONOMIC BARRIERS.
  Expenses $27,620
• MVP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - CHOSEN BASED ON ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENT AND FOR DEMONSTRATING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, AS WELL AS ACCEPTANCE INTO COLLEGE. STUDENTS MUST REFLECT A HIGH LEVEL OF CHARACTER AND A STRONG DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS ONE OF THE HALLMARKS OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS.AWARDED IN THE MONTH OF JUNE, SELECTED MVPS WILL RECEIVE A LAPTOP COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE TO HELP PREPARE FOR COLLEGE.
  Expenses $24,979
• FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS CAMP - EVERY YEAR, THE CFM FOUNDATION HOLDS A ONE-DAY FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS CAMP FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES. WE OFTEN BRING IN NFL PLAYERS, IN ADDITION TO COACHES FROM AROUND THE STATE, TO HELP TEACH THESE ATHLETES THE PROPER PRINCIPLES, MECHANICS, AND ETHICS OF HIGH-LEVEL COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL.THIS ONE-DAY, NO-CONTACT CAMP STRESSES FUNDAMENTALS, FORM, AND TECHNIQUE WITH THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF FOCUSING ON QUALITY INSTRUCTION FOR EACH PLAYER IN A FUN ATMOSPHERE. OUR VOLUNTEER COACHES STRIVE TO TEACH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO MAKE BETTER FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND TO STIMULATE GENERAL INTEREST IN THE GAME OF FOOTBALL, WHILE PROMOTING THE CONCEPT OF TEAMWORK. THEY ALSO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AS THESE LEAD TO SUCCESS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD. WE BELIEVE THAT FOOTBALL SKILLS CAN BE A MECHANISM FOR ILLUSTRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIVIDUAL WORK ETHIC AND TEAMWORK. WE WANT TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE, TRUST, DISCIPLINE, A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE AND A GOOD WORK ETHIC. WE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY MINUTE SPENT WITH THE PLAYERS DURING THIS INTENSE AND UPBEAT DAY TO BRING THIS MESSAGE HOME.
  Expenses $6,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

27-0016499

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2003

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Category (NTEE)

Recreation and sports (N65)

Assets (IRS master file)

$81,487

Income (IRS master file)

$21,463

Filing history

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 27-0016499).

Questions about CFM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of CFM FOUNDATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of CFM FOUNDATION is 27-0016499.

Is CFM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.

Are donations to CFM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does CFM FOUNDATION file?

Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.

When is the next return of CFM FOUNDATION due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did CFM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of CFM FOUNDATION?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does CFM FOUNDATION have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $21,463, expenses of $62,438 and total assets of $81,487 at year end.

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