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Accepts applications
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
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The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2025 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990-PF | $729,509 | $860,999 | $840,949 | $9,545,314 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 29% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family CenterBristol, CT | To provide annual funding for programs and services which the Boys & Girls Club Bristol Family Center delivers to its members. | $15,000 | 2020 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Lewis | President & Trustee | 1.00 | $0 |
| Cheryl Lindstrom | Secretary | 1.00 | $0 |
| Carrie Zimyeski | Chairman & Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Rebekah Stokes | Treasurer |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $9,545,314 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $488,005 | $814,243 | $762,827 | $9,193,885 | $9,193,885 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | $1,517,984 | $789,360 | $761,029 | $8,559,977 | $8,559,977 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | $878,552 | $671,727 | $665,535 | $9,829,520 | $9,829,520 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $446,897 | $676,404 | $667,466 | $8,920,655 | $8,920,655 |
| Warner TheatreTorrington, CT |
| To continue the Bank's commitment in support of the Theatre's "Reimagining Campaign." |
| $12,500 |
| 2023 |
| Warner TheatreTorrington, CT | Operational Support part 2 | $12,500 | 2021 |
| Warner TheatreTorrington, CT | To support the Warner Theatre's transition through Covid. | $12,500 | 2023 |
| ECG Acquisition LLC (Emily's Catering Group)Danielson, CT | To provide support Community Kitchen Initiative | $11,795 | 2021 |
| Susan B Anthony Project IncTorrington, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury IncWaterbury, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Warner TheatreTorrington, CT | To assist in funding the Warner Theatre's "Reimagining Campaign". | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Thomaston Volunteer Fire DepartmentThomaston, CT | To assist in funding the fireworks display in conjunction with the Firemen's Carnival and the Town of Thomaston's 150th Anniversary. | $10,000 | 2025 |
| The Palace TheaterWaterbury, CT | To provide a Founder Corporate Sponsorship. | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach IncBristol, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 | 2023 |
| ECG Acquisition LLC (Emily's Catering Group)Danielson, CT | To provide support Community Kitchen Initiative | $9,000 | 2021 |
| Middlebury Volunteer Fire DepartmentMiddlebury, CT | To fund the purchase of one Scott Airpack. | $8,513 | 2020 |
| Landmark Community TheatreThomaston, CT | To fund the purchase and installation of 9 touch-less bathroom faucets, 11 touch-less soap and sanitizer dispensers, 3 ticket scanners and 1 disinfecting fogger machine sprayer. | $8,325 | 2020 |
| Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CT | To fund the purchase and installation of updates to secure the exterior of the school and update the alarm system. | $8,168 | 2023 |
| The Arc of Litchfield County IncTorrington, CT | To provide funding for the outdoor space at LARC's new Autism Resource Center. | $8,000 | 2020 |
| Mattatuck MuseumMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the expansion of the school tour program to area students. | $8,000 | 2025 |
| The Arc of Litchfield County IncTorrington, CT | To provide funding for the outdoor space at LARC's new Autism Resource Center. | $8,000 | 2022 |
| The Arc of Litchfield County IncTorrington, CT | The grant will enable LARC to upgrade the outdoor area behind the agency's 314 Main Street office building, which will be used for programming as part of LARC's new Autism Resource Center. Besides providing space for activities, the area will include a sensory garden, which will be for the enjoyment of all who come to LARC, whether as program participants, family members, staff, and guests. The area will be fully enclosed, have appropriate furniture, umbrellas, an access gate, and lighting. It will be utilized for events. Signage will commemorate donors, individuals. and supporters. | $8,000 | 2021 |
| The Palace TheaterWaterbury, CT | The purpose of the grant is to support the Palace Theater and its mission is to preserve and operate the historic Theater as a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural activity and educational outreach for diverse audiences. In doing so, organizations can be aligned with educational and student programs. The Thomaston Savings Foundation will be recognized for their support of Learning in the Wings educational program and Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presenting the movie and score from Home Alone. | $7,500 | 2023 |
| Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CT | The most critical of funds this year would be for operating support. As in previous years, the pandemic has not allowed us to have special events to raise money for the school , year, we predict the same for the coming year.As with most organizations, the school's highest cost is staffing, the greatest use of funds to pay teachers, assistants, and other critical school staff (counselor). With the middle school expansion complete, our 2nd 8th grade class will graduate this June. The staffing needs and costs are higher than ever and we are now serving a greater number of children. | $7,500 | 2023 |
| Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CT | To provide support for the school with a Better Futures Society Sponsorship. | $7,500 | 2022 |
| Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CT | The most critical of funds this year and every year, would be for operating support. After being at 31 Wolcott Street for 45 years, we relocated over the summer to our new home at 23 John Street. This unexpected move and expense were not included in our budget.As with most organizations, the school's highest costs are for staffing, the greatest use of funds to pay our teachers, assistants, and counselors. These critical roles are so important for our students, they keep our class sizes small (16), with an assistant and teacher in each class and staffing needs/costs are higher than ever. | $7,500 | 2023 |
| East Farmington Volunteer Fire Department IncFarmington, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of (1) airbag (cushion) set used for rescue. | $7,500 | 2021 |
| Children's Community SchoolWaterbury, CT | To provide half of a Better Futures Society Sponsorship in support of the school. | $7,500 | 2025 |
| 1.00 |
| $0 |
| Thomas Parisot | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Michael Madow | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Mark Divenere | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Susan Sadecki | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Richard Bushka | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Mark D Malley | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| James Nichol | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Michele Caulfield | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
| Timothy Bergstrom | Trustee | 0.00 | $0 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2024 · period ending Dec 31, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202541279349101454
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202441359349101104
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202341299349104104
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202241319349100824
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202101329349102395
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.