Dime Bank Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Dime Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Norwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $301,206 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$301,206
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $332,100 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $286,662 | 59 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $332,100 | 1 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $301,206 | 71 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deirdre Sullivan Secretary 290 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 859-4300, dsullivan@dime-bank.com |
| What to submit | Written grant application |
| Deadlines | See application deadline on our website |
| Restrictions | Geographic area served by the dime bank |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dime Bank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 64 | $251,706 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $21,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together of Manchester | Critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for low-income homeowners in manchester. | $15,000 |
| Operation Warm | Coat and shoe distribution to children in dime's service area. | $9,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for the emergency assistance program. | $7,500 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Funding to support mobile food pantry operations in dime's service area. | $7,500 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council | Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic. | $7,500 |
| Martin House Inc | Meal expenses for clients. | $7,500 |
| New London Youth Affairs | Early childhood family center which addresses school readiness by supporting families' basic needs and facilitating preschool placements. | $7,500 |
| Operation Fuel | Funds will provide emergency energy assistance grants to low-moderate income families living in new london county. | $7,500 |
| Covenant Shelter of New London Inc | Essential shelter services for homeless individuals and families in se ct. | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support for the emergency assistance program. | $6,000 |
| Thames River Community Service Inc | Economic security and housing stability program. | $6,000 |
| Always Home Inc | Case management to secure housing and prevent homelessness and shelter stays. | $5,000 |
| Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board | Summer youth employment program. | $5,000 |
| Gentle Love Diaper Pantry Inc | Diapers and baby essentials for marginalized, low-income families. | $5,000 |
| Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center Inc | Free swim lessons to 50 children from low-income households, to foster safety skills, physical fitness, and confidence. | $5,000 |
| Hope Inc | The 377 broad st project, which seeks to transform a deteriorated property into high quality, safe, affordable housing for extremely low to low- income families. | $5,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc | Support for hh wellness programs. | $5,000 |
| Housing Collective Inc | Operations support for the eastern ct center for housing equity and opportunity (cheo). | $5,000 |
| Hygienic Art | Summer enrichment program in collaboration with the drop in learning center. | $5,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | Support for the food pantry. | $5,000 |
| Journey Found Inc | People first fund which is reserved for health and safety as well as access to community programs for clients. | $5,000 |
| Madonna Place | Critical programs that support children and families in eastern ct. | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern Connecticut | Gemma moran food center's emergency food programs. | $5,000 |
| Westerly Area Rest Meals (Warm) Center | Funding for all vital programs and services. | $5,000 |
| Hockanum Valley Community Council | Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic. | $5,000 |
| Riverfront Children's Center | Tuition assistance program. | $4,200 |
| Care and Share of East Lyme Inc | Purchase of food for the food pantry. | $4,000 |
| Community Health Resources | Personalized services for children, families, and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, trauma, and homelessness. | $4,000 |
| Connecticut College | Grants funds would support the lab school's kindergarten readiness family initiative. | $4,000 |
| Safe Futures Inc | Victim advocate law enforcement (vale) advocate for the 2025-26 program year. | $4,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT | Ucp's inclusion & advocacy program. | $4,000 |
| Advancing Connecticut Together Inc | Financial empowerment initiatives in new london and east hartford. | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Veterans Legal Center | Removing legal barriers for veterans program. | $3,500 |
| Individual | Distribution of fresh nutritious food to se ct neighbors in need. | $3,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc | Emergency client assistance fund. | $3,500 |
| Higher Edge | College access program and the success program. | $3,000 |
| Horizons Inc | Support for weekends in the country and summer camp. | $3,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art Museum | First free saturday program with the goal to elimiate financial barriers to arts participation and provide inclusive, high-quality art education for families. | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (Rican) | General operating support. | $3,000 |
| Rose City Learning Center | Evening career-aligned english language programming to adult learners in the norwich area. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Caplanson
- John Lund
- Deirdre Sullivan
- Dr Mark E Tramontozzi
- Lee-Ann Gomes
- Steven L Bokoff
- Peter Maneri
- Bonnie Stewart
- Paul Maxfield
- Jenny Wronowski
Questions people ask
Does Dime Bank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See application deadline on our website.
How much does Dime Bank Foundation Inc give?
$301,206 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Dime Bank Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Caplanson (President), John Lund (Vice President, Treasurer), Deirdre Sullivan (Secretary) and Dr Mark E Tramontozzi (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Dime Bank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.