Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 302 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $346,732. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants302
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$346,732
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 281 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 302 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Webster Bank 145 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 722-0797 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/ |
What Webster Bank Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 113 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 99 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 40 | $646,383 |
| Rhode Island | 24 | $252,226 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $112,856 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,100 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $15,100 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,500 |
| Illinois | 4 | $1,303 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc | General & Unrestricted | $346,732 |
| Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Inc | Bronx Financial Access Coalition | $200,000 |
| Career Resources Inc | The Bridge on Main | $150,000 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc | Ignite Grant Program | $150,000 |
| Associates for Human Services Inc | the Finance Lab | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester Inc | Webster/Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester Finance Lab | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence | the Mobile Finance Lab | $100,000 |
| Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury Inc | the Finance Lab | $100,000 |
| National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc | The 2024 Just Economy Conference & the Housing Counseling Equity Fund | $100,000 |
| Sco Family of Services | Webster/SCO Finance Lab - payment 1 | $100,000 |
| The Stamford Partnership Incorporated | Stamford Tech Talent Pipeline | $100,000 |
| YWCA Hartford Region Inc | Finance Lab and financial literacy programming | $100,000 |
| The Eagle Academy Foundation Inc | the Finance Lab | $75,000 |
| Wakeman Memorial Association Inc | Webster/Wakeman Finance Lab | $75,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education Inc | Webster/YPIE Finance Lab | $75,000 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc | payment 2 of 5: Waterbury Training Center | $60,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Cycle Services in Connecticut and Rhode Island | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of New York | program support for JA Finance Park and JA Inspire | $50,000 |
| Leviticus 25-23 Alternative Fund Inc | Affordable Housing & Community Development Lending Program | $50,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | the Neighborhood Development Fund | $50,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Affordable Housing Development | $50,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | the Developers Training Program | $50,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc | April corporate sponsorship | $49,526 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest New England | JA Pathways to Careers program support | $40,000 |
| New York Mortgage Coalition Inc | the NYMC Homeownership Program | $35,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA - Greater Fairfield County | Economic Empowerment Programs for Low-Income Youth | $30,000 |
| American National Red Cross | support for the Boston Marathon Team Red Cross | $25,000 |
| Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development | ANHD's Center for Community Leadership | $25,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | the Ready, Willing & Able Workforce Development program | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Boston Inc | JA Career Pathway for Alumni program support | $25,000 |
| Long Island Housing Partnership Inc | Pre-Purchase Counseling and Fair Housing Initiatives | $25,000 |
| Waterbury Promise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Community Capital New York Inc | Small Business Lending and Technical Assistance Program | $20,000 |
| Community Development Corporation of Long Island I | Community Building & Engagement | $20,000 |
| Community Investment Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Committee Incorporated | Affordable Housing Development and Preservation | $20,000 |
| Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury Inc | RIBA Aspira for their workforce development: Certified Nurse Aid Training/Childcare Provider Training | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristy Berner
- John Ciulla
- Javier Evans
- Neal Holland
- Amy Jakobeit
- Glenn MacInnes
- Luis Massiani
- Claudia Piper
- Kathleen Stanley
- Marissa Weidner
Questions people ask
Does Webster Bank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://www.websterbank.com/about/corporate-responsibility/philanthrop y/.
How much does Webster Bank Charitable Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 302 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Webster Bank Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristy Berner (Dir), John Ciulla (Dir), Javier Evans (Dir) and Neal Holland (Dir, Treas) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Webster Bank Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and community development.