Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Danbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $315,900 in 126 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$315,900
- Number of grants126
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,350 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293,000 | 107 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $301,350 | 113 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $315,900 | 126 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy Johnston 220 Main Street, Dandury, CT 06810-6635 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 744-8726 |
| What to submit | By specific application available at the above address upon request |
| Deadlines | As outlined on the application |
| Restrictions | Generally, grant sizes will range from $1,000 to $10,000. Qualifying IRS section 501(c) (3) organizations serving the following Connecticut cities & towns: danbury, bethel, brookfield, newtown, new milford, new fairfield, sherman, redding, ridgefield, bridgewater, waterbury, norwalk, stamford, and southburty will be considered & must be involved in the following endeavors: education community & economic development, health & human services, & arts & culture. Grants will rarely be considered endowments, capital campaigns & religious organizations. |
What Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 123 | $308,900 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield Cnty Inc | Exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Danbury | Exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Ann's Place Inc | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Brass City Harvest Inc | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Christian Counseling Center | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Daily Bread Food Pantry | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Regional Hospice &Home Care of Western CT | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Centerfor Empowerment and Education | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Danbury Grassroots Academy | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| The Salvation Army Waterbury | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul Mission | Exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Danbury Student & Business Collaborative | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Families Network of Western CT Inc | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Human Services Council | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield C | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Wallnut Hill Community Church | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Communities Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Jericho Partnership Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| McGivney Community Center | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Greater Waterbury YMCA | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Ability Beyond Disability Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Camella's Cupboard | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Western CT Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Danbury Music Centre Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Danbury Police Activities League Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Homefront Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Laurel House Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers on the Green Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Lva School Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| New Pond Farm and Education Center | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| The Rowan Center Inc | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbur | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Morgado
- Timothy Johnston
- Donald D Mitchell
- June Renzulli
- Gary W Hawley
- Dianne Yamin
- Betty Hensal
- Edward Ronan
- Douglas Hensal
Questions people ask
Does Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As outlined on the application.
How much does Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc give?
$315,900 in tax year 2025, across 126 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Morgado (Chairman/Director), Timothy Johnston (Treasurer/Director), Donald D Mitchell (Director) and June Renzulli (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.