CT Neighborhood Assistance Act
Do you or someone you know own a business that pays taxes to the State of Connecticut? How would you like to redirect that money to a worthy cause? That’s what you can do through the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program.
This program provides a corporation business tax credit to businesses who make donations to tax exempt organizations, like Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic. That’s right, when you contribute to one or both of Nutmeg Clinic’s NAA programs, you will get a credit towards your state business taxes! It’s like redirecting your tax dollars to Nutmeg to help us help more families and pets!
FeralCare Inc., DBA Nutmeg Spay Neuter Clinic, a 501c3 non-profit, is seeking donations to support our Energy Efficiency Window Replacement project, and our Every Pet Deserves Veterinary Care program. Donations will be credited towards your taxes. See details below.
Donate and Receive a Tax Credit
Each business requesting a tax credit must electronically submit Form NAA-02 through the DRS website between September 15 and October 1.
Below you can read about supporting one or both of the Nutmeg NAA programs.
When completing the form, be sure to choose Stratford as the municipality, and FeralCare, Inc. as the organization.
Nutmeg Clinic NAA Programs
Energy Efficiency Renovations for Community Animal Clinic
The All Pets Deserve Veterinary Care program will provide a $100 credit towards veterinary care per pet, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and wellness care. To qualify, the pet owner must receive support through a CT Department of Social Services (DSS) program, i.e., SNAP, Medicaid, SAGA, HUSKY HEALTH, and TFA. All qualifying pets brought to us through December 31, 2024, or until all awarded funds are depleted, will receive this $100 credit toward their veterinary care. (Excluding residents in 06607 and 06608 who qualify for free services under our Pets for Life program)
A $60 contribution to cover the entire cost of spay/neuter surgery for feral / free-roaming cats that are brought to us through December 31, 2025, or until all awarded funds are depleted.
We are seeking $20,000 for this program. This will let us serve 200+ animals. 60% of your contribution to this program will be credited towards your business taxes. Subject to program limits & rules
Need for this Program
Nutmeg Spay/Neuter Clinic was born out of our desire to eliminate the needless practice of euthanasia of unwanted litters of companion animals in Fairfield County and our neighboring communities. Since 2012, our clinic has performed over 57,000 spay/neuter surgeries to stop the overpopulation of cats and dogs. Surgery at our clinic is at reduced rates to all clients, and we also accept State vouchers for payment. Perhaps our most impactful contribution is to the companion animals living within our underserved and impoverished households. For families receiving State assistance residing in zip codes 06607 and 06608, we provide their pets with our services free of charge.
Pets enhance humans’ lives, and everyone who chooses should have the opportunity to experience the unconditional love and meaningful relationship a pet brings. People’s bond with their pets should not depend on income, the zip code they live in, or the language they speak. Everyone who wants to provide a loving home to animals deserves access to the resources that help keep pets happy and healthy. At Nutmeg, we break down the barriers many pet owners face to help keep pets in their homes by offering reduced-cost spay and neuter surgery and wellness care.
Through our outreach, we have discovered that most pets met are unaltered, and 96% of pet owners in this geographic area have never contacted an animal service agency. This statistic further illustrates the lack of connection to service providers in underserved communities.
According to the CT Department of Social Services 2022 Annual Report, the state delivered vital public benefits to more than 1 in 4 Connecticut residents in SFY 2022, providing services to approximately 1.27 million state residents. Pets living with families within this large population will benefit from this NAA pet care program.
Our organization conducted business in a rental property for over ten years. In 2021, with philanthropic funds and a business loan, NSNC purchased 626 Surf Avenue, Stratford, CT. Our initial property renovations were limited to the first floor hospital facility so the clinic could become immediately operational. Now that some time has passed, we have discovered that the 34-year-old building requires a new roof and windows along with second floor renovations to allow for offices, community rooms, and staff facilities. Replacing the old drafty windows with modern, energy-efficient materials and products will add much-needed efficiency to the building. Construction on the roof has been completed, however, our budget will not cover the cost of energy efficient windows.
Last year alone, we spent nearly $20,000 on natural gas and electricity. We provide our services at reduced costs to the community and rely upon grants and philanthropic funds to make up the gap in our budget. Adding efficiencies will cut our utility costs and help reduce the budget gap.
We are seeking $100,000 to replace 115 energy efficient windows through this program. 100% of your contribution to this program will be credited towards your business taxes. Subject to program limits & rules
Each business requesting a tax credit under the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program must electronically submit Form NAA-02 through the DRS website for each program it wishes to sponsor.
Form NAA-02 must be electronically submitted to DRS between September 15 and October 1 of each year. Submissions that are mailed, hand delivered, or emailed will not be accepted.
- A business is limited to receiving $150,000 in tax credit annually
- The minimum contribution on which credit can be granted is $250
- Information Publication 2015(13), The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program
- The Neighborhood Assistance Act Program tax credit summary in the Online Guide to Connecticut Business Tax Credits
E-mail any questions to NAAProgram@ct.gov or contact 860-297-5687 for more information.
To participate, complete from NAA-02 between September 15 and October 1 on the DRS website.
