Official 501(c)(3) Non-Profit • Tax-Deductible Contributions • EIN 45-3658600

501(c)(3) Public Charity · New Canaan, CTIndependent Womens Traumatic Brain Injury Charity

Empowering Underprivileged Families & Strengthening Communities

We walk with households facing sudden hardship—including women and families navigating life after traumatic brain injury—through emergency counseling calls, meal distributions in New Canaan, CT, and weekend workshops that restore dignity one practical step at a time.

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IRS Tax-Exempt · EIN 45-3658600 · Contributions Deductible
Community volunteers and families gathered in mutual support
Documentary field note · Neighbor-to-neighbor relief, New Canaan corridor
Flagship Work

Three Programs That Meet People Where They Are

Each initiative grew from conversations on front porches and clinic waiting rooms—not from slogans. We measure success in groceries delivered, résumés finished, and caregivers who finally slept through the night.

Family stabilization counseling session
Crisis Response

Family Stabilization & Crisis Relief

Emergency grants and one-to-one financial counseling help vulnerable households steady the ground after job loss, medical shock, or the long aftermath of a brain injury.

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Adults learning digital skills in a workshop
Workforce

Community Career & Skills Workshops

Weekend digital-skills labs, employer introductions, and career coaching for workers rebuilding after layoffs or caregiving interruptions.

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Youth and senior community care activities
Care Continuum

Youth & Senior Care Outreach

Nutrition check-ins, routine wellness visits, and social gatherings for isolated elders and children who need a steady adult presence.

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Field Gallery

Community Mosaic

Moments from meal lines, mentoring circles, and quiet counseling rooms across Fairfield County.

Volunteer mentoring circle
Friends supporting one another outdoors
Community hands joined in partnership
Neighbors sharing a meal together
Module 1 · Stewardship

Where Every Dollar Goes

We publish a simple allocation picture so donors see the work, not the fog. Form 990 returns are available for public inspection under IRC Section 6104 upon written request to admin@iwtbicharity.org.

Direct Mission Programs88%
General & Administrative8%
Fundraising4%

Targets reflect board-approved stewardship goals for the current operating year and are reviewed with Treasurer Gregory R. Patel prior to each Form 990-N filing cycle.

Portrait of Principal Officer Richard Lindquist
Executive Leadership

Richard Lindquist

Principal Officer / President · Verified IRS Contact

Oversees strategic mission execution, IRS 501(c)(3) public-charity compliance, fiscal transparency, and community outreach alliances across New Canaan, CT, USA.

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Dispatches

Latest News & Stories

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Community advocate speaking with families
March 12, 2026 · Relief

Community Resilience: Uplifting Low-Income Families Through Targeted Relief

How emergency counseling calls and grocery vouchers kept three New Canaan households afloat last winter.

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Mentorship gathering of adults and youth
February 4, 2026 · Education

Education First: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Mentorship

Weekend tutors and career mentors document what steady presence means for teens in our youth outreach lane.

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Community partners celebrating shared impact
January 18, 2026 · Accountability

Annual Impact Report: Transparency and Dedicated Donor Service

Our public accounting of program dollars, volunteer hours, and Form 990 readiness for neighbors who fund the work.

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Module 3 · Partnership

Corporate Sponsorship Tiers

Anchor a meal weekend, underwrite a skills lab, or match employee gifts. Every partnership includes impact reporting and public recognition on this site.

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Local Partners & Transparency Marks

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Candid Platinum Seal 2026
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Volunteer Briefings & Field Notes

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