Economic Development Corporation of New Haven
The Organization's mission is to create a vibrant business environment in New Haven, Connecticut and to serve as a catalyst for attracting human and capital investment to the city and its neighborhoods by retaining and attracting businesses and fostering a positive economic climate.
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven at a glance
- Total assets
- $986,022
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $453,860
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $505,577
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Economic Development Corporation of New Haven funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 38 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Economic Development Corporation of New Haven gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $2.1M (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District Arts and Education Inc New Haven, CT | To serve as a catalyst for attracting human and capital investment to the city and its neighborhoods. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $986,022 | $453,860 | $505,577 | — | — | $16 |
| 2023 | $1,003,721 | $668,117 | $570,865 | $50,000 | 1 | $28 |
| 2022 | $1,069,144 | $1,745,231 | $1,704,050 | $652,229 | 9 | $58 |
| 2021 | $1,820,406 | $2,800,912 | $2,966,215 | $1,622,606 | 14 | $51 |
| 2020 | $888,723 | $3,263,176 | $3,598,669 | $2,123,259 | 14 | $76 |
About Economic Development Corporation of New Haven
Based on IRS filings
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $986K in total assets. Net investment income was $16.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven is led by Virginia Kozlowski, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia Kozlowski
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Shelly Saczynski
Chairperson
Chair → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Piscitelli
Administrator
Member → Administrator, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$128K (2024)
Mayor Justin Elicker
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Vincent Petrini (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Aicha Woods (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $128K, to Michael Piscitelli (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Economic Development Corporation of New Haven
How large is Economic Development Corporation of New Haven?
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven reported $986K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $454K.
What is Economic Development Corporation of New Haven?
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $986K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Economic Development Corporation of New Haven operate?
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Economic Development Corporation of New Haven's EIN?
Economic Development Corporation of New Haven's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1854785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Economic Development Corporation of New Haven funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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