Human Services (P30) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

COVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN INC

EIN: 06-1546563 · CHESHIRE, CT 06410-0000 · United States · FY 2025 Data

5 out of 5 82 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings

Financial strength (30%) 95/100

Reliability (20%) 84/100

Effectiveness (25%) 90/100

Impact (25%) 55/100

Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026

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Mission Statement

The Cove Center for Grieving Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Connecticut working with grieving children, and acts as a national leader among children’s grief programs. With Five Cove Family Sites and statewide resources for schools, outreach and professional development, it is an important resource for Connecticut’s grieving children. The Cove’s mission is to provide “hope and healing” for grieving children and teens. We accomplish this through our free services for grieving children and families at our family sites and Camp Compassion, as well as our professional development training and presentations for those working directly with grieving children in the community. For more information visit our website at www.covect.org.

Financial Overview — FY 2025

$500K

Annual Budget

$624K

Total Revenue

$504K

Total Expenses

N/A

Net Assets

Employees

Revenue Sources

Expense Breakdown

Program Expense Ratio N/A

Fundraising Efficiency 200.0%

Operating Reserve N/A

Liability-to-Asset 4.8%

Revenue Diversification N/A

Executive Compensation $103K

Compared with Peers

FY 2025

Compared with 7,718 similar organizations (United States, Human Services, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.

This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median

Ratio	This org	Peer median	Position (P10 → P90)
Fundraising efficiency Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better	200.0%	11.2%	P10P90	Bottom quarter
Liabilities to assets Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better	4.8%	1.1%	P10P90	Below median
Revenue growth Year over year revenue growth	21.3%	5.6%	P10P90
Expense growth Year over year expense growth	2.4%	6.5%	P10P90
Surplus margin Surplus as a share of revenue	19.2%	2.4%	P10P90

CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025

83 / 100

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Financial

Reliability

Effectiveness

Impact

Financial Strength (30%) 100

Reliability & Transparency (20%) 84

Program Effectiveness (25%) 90

Impact & Outcomes (25%) 55

575 served annually $850 per beneficiary 1 programs 4 staff

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 95% Data Complete

Impact

1 program

Outcome / Program	People Served	Cost / Service	# Completed	Duration
Healing and acceptance of ones grief.	575	$850.00	—	Per Year

Geographic Reach

Local 100%

Financial History

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets	Program %	Staff
2025	$624K	$504K	N/A	—	11
2024	$515K	$493K	N/A	—	11
2023	$508K	$423K	$519K	77.4%	6
2022	$439K	$359K	$461K	78.0%	10
2021	$408K	$341K	N/A	—	5

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Organization Details

EIN: 06-1546563
State: CT
City: CHESHIRE
ZIP: 06410-0000
Classification: P30
Category: Human Services
Rating: 5★
Coverage: A
Last Updated: Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year: 1995
Foundation Code: 15
Form 990: On File

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