Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and the North Central Connecticut regional Workforce Development Board. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, CWP coordinates a regional workforce system designed to meet the employment and training needs of both job seekers and employers. The organization operates as one of five Workforce Development Boards that evolved from the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, reauthorized in 2014 as the Workforce Innovation and Investment Act (WIOA).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.1M
Grant Count
23
Avg Grant Size
$656K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: CWP's mission is to leverage public and private resources to produce skilled workers for a competitive regional economy.
Primary Focus Areas:
Adult Services: CWP provides comprehensive services for adult job seekers through seven American Job Centers and one job funnel location across North Central Connecticut. Services are supported by federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, federal USDOL/ETA grants, and state and philanthropic support. The organization works with area employers to validate and support a data-driven labor market information system to address current and future workforce demands. In fiscal year 2024, CWP served 12,393 individuals through adult services programs.
Youth Services: CWP administers programs for opportunity youth aged 14-24 who are not connected to school or employment. Programs utilize a career pathway model that includes career competency development, occupational skills training, work-based learning, and internships.
Employer Support: CWP assists employers in targeted industries including healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and information technology, helping them grow and remain competitive.
The organization's work addresses significant regional challenges, including high rates of households meeting Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) criteria, lower labor force participation in urban areas, and educational attainment gaps.
Grantmaking
CWP functions as a workforce development board coordinating public and private resources rather than as a traditional grant-making foundation. However, the organization receives and administers grants to support its programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CWP serves 37 municipalities in North Central Connecticut, covering a population of over 990,000. The organization's service area includes Hartford, New Britain, Enfield, Manchester, and surrounding communities in the North Central region of the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,806,963
- Total Revenue: $25,725,459
- Total Expenses: $26,023,914
- Employees: 53
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $8.6 million
- Total Revenue: $24.0 million
- Employees: 48
The organization maintains a Three-Star rating with an 81% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,806,963 | $8,640,162 | $4,088,567 |
| Revenue | $25,725,459 | $24,002,076 | $22,563,228 |
| Expenses | $26,023,914 | $23,781,569 | $21,654,643 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Mr. Alex B Johnson, President & CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX JOHNSON | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $211,699 |
| KIMBERLY STALEY | CHIEF ADMIN | 40 | $66,870 |
| SANDY MACKIE | CHIEF PROG. | 40 | $122,828 |
| JAMES BOUCHER | CHIEF STRAT | 40 | $149,984 |
| JULIE WATSON | ACCOUNTABILI | 40 | $132,446 |
| RICHARD MCGEARY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DIBELLA | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| FIONA MOHRING | VICE CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| PHILLIP MONTGOMERY | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHEN VAUGHAN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| TODD ANDREWS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID BEBER | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KEITH GRANT | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MATT HART | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DENIS HORRIGAN | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREW KOMAROW | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TOM MONGELLOW | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| FERNANDO MUNIZ | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN NIMMONS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TRACY NIXON-MOORE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MELISSA OTIS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARCY REED | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| URVASHI SHAH | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROB STEINMETZ | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| VINNIE VALENTE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN WHITE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARYAM BITAR | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KRYSTAL KELLY | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SANDY REIS | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DAN WEINER | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CWP announced the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP) in 2020, which served nearly 1,500 youth throughout North Central Connecticut. The program provided low-income youth with summer employment and training opportunities leading to career pathways, with funding from the City of Hartford ($1 million) and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving ($300,000).
Capital Workforce Partners Announces Headquarters Relocation in HartfordCWP received federal funding to support returning citizens in the Hartford region through career training, job placement, and support services.
Capital Workforce Partners Receives Funding to Support Hartford Region\u2019\The organization announced a headquarters relocation in Hartford and celebrated a ribbon cutting with regional leaders and workforce partners.
Capital Workforce Partners Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Regional LeadersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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