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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1378961

COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC

Tax-exempt · GROTON, CT 06340

Financials

$167K$122K2023$336K$112K2024$246K$128K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$246,071$128,277$117,794$528,813$0$528,813
December 31, 2024990$335,797$111,574$224,223$511,019$100,000$411,019
December 31, 2023990-EZ$167,410$121,641$45,769$186,796$0$186,796
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$243,644
of which government grants
$3,750
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$2,427

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,080
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,604
Travel
$290
Depreciation
$7,249
Program services (functional)
$56,573
Fundraising (functional)
$1,506

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$511,019
Total assets, end of year
$528,813
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$528,813
Land, buildings and equipment
$287,751
Gross receipts
$246,071
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2016
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph DeLaCruzPresident
Officer
20$0
Tammy DeLaCruzVice President
Officer
40$0
Linda LabbeTreasurer
Officer
40$0
Elizabeth DuarteSecretary
Officer
20$0
Travis PaulDirector
Officer
10$0
Jeremy LydaDirector
Officer
10$0
Kelly McCarthyDirector
Officer
10$0
Victor RomanDirector
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joseph DeLaCruzPresident
Officer
20$0
Tammy DeLaCruzVice President
Officer
40$0
Linda LabbeTreasurer
Officer
40$0
Elizabeth DuarteSecretary
Officer
20$0
Travis PaulDirector
Officer
10$0
Jeremy LydaDirector
Officer
10$0
Michael DoyleDirector
Officer
10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joe De La CruzPresident20$0
Tammy De La CruzVice President40$0
Linda LabbeTreasurer40$0
Elizabeth DuarteSecretary20$0
Jeremy LydaDirector10$0
Michael DoyleDirector10$0
Melissa FordDirector5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
124 NORTH ST, GROTON, CT 06340-3702
In care of
% TAMMY DE LA CRUZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
214 B Thames Street, Groton CT 06340
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tammy De la Cruz, 124 NORTH ST, GROTON, CT 06340
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Tammy De la Cruz, 95 Corey Road, Groton CT 06340
Signed the 990
Linda Labbe, Treasurer
Phone
(860) 823-8771

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the community by providing education prevention and resources to individuals and their families to access treatment and recovery.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Sober Living - Many individuals exiting treatment lack funds. Assisting them in transitioning to sober living increases their likelihood of remaining housed and avoiding homelessness. We have supported 239 individuals in securing recovery-oriented housing.
    Expenses $32,588
  • Recovery Activities & Meetings - We use activities as a tool to empower and create a sense of community by offering a healthy outlet conducive to recovery. Our main goal is to establish a recovery-friendly community through activities like bowling movie nights and sober softball throughout the year. We offer a secure space for individuals and families to support each other during their transition.
    Expenses $13,356
  • Support - Individuals transitioning into sober living many times do not have basic needs we provide many of these needs such as socks towels toothbrushes etc. We also provide bus tickets and gas cards so that individuals living in sober houses can travel to and from work.
    Expenses $10,629

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1378961
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$528,813
Income (IRS master file)
$246,071

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$246,071$128,277$528,813XML
990December 2024$335,797$111,574$511,019XML
990-EZDecember 2023$167,410$121,641$186,796XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Tammy De la Cruz
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-1378961).

Questions about COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC is 81-1378961.
Is COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT 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 COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT 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 COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT 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 COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tammy De la Cruz.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COMMUNITY SPEAKS OUT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,071, expenses of $128,277 and total assets of $528,813 at year end.

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