Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newtown, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $334,000 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$334,000
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,500 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $199,500 | 75 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $230,500 | 73 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $334,000 | 91 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lindsey B Kopp Newtown Savings Bank 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 426-4440 |
| What to submit | Applications should be made in writing |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to applicants in the newtown and surrounding area and communities with newtown savings bank branches |
What Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 90 | $332,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Inc | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Building Neighborhoods Together | Exempt purpose | $21,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | Exempt purpose | $18,500 |
| United Way of Western Connecticut | Exempt purpose | $17,000 |
| Housatonic Habitat for Humanity | Exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Lifebridge Community Services | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Communities | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Real Food CT | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Sacred Heart University's Discovery Science Center | Exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Newtown Youth & Family Services | Exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Boy Scouts - Connecticut Yankee Council | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jericho Partnership | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New American Dream Foundation | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Newtown Community Center | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Newtown Scholarship Association | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Center for Empowerment and Education | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wcsu Foundation | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Women's Business Development Council Inc | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Bedrock Credit America | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Danbury Youth Services | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Dorothy Day Hospitality House | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Bridgeport Public Schools | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Off the Streets - Bridgeport | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Southbury Food Bank | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Nunnawauk Meadows | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Spooner House | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Adam's House | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Cora's Kids - United Way of Coastal & Western Connecticut | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement Fairfield County | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Score Western CT | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Shelton Economic Development Corp | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Kennedy Center | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Workplace | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Valley United Way | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth L Weinstein
- Lindsey B Kopp
- Julia Douglas
- Carrie L Amos
- Isabel C Almeida
- Alan J Clavette
- James A Kennedy
- Carol L Mahoney
- Glenn J Nanavaty
- John F Trentacosta
- Laureen A Trotto
- Brian C White
- Daniel Rosenthal
- David J Cappiello
- William J McCarthy
Questions people ask
Does Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc give?
$334,000 in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth L Weinstein (President & Ceo), Lindsey B Kopp (Svp/Cfo (As of 6/1/25)), Julia Douglas (Secretary) and Carrie L Amos (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.