Farmington Bank Community
Farmington Bank Community Foundation is a private foundation based in New Britain, Connecticut. Established in 2011, the foundation operates as a corporate foundation with a focus on community grantmaking across multiple sectors including health, education, human services, and youth development.
Key facts about Farmington Bank Community
- EIN
- 45-2599017
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $615,018
- Grants made (2025)
- 101
- Average grant
- $6,089
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Farmington Bank Community funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Farmington Bank Community's 101 itemized 2025 grants were Connecticut (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (36 grants), New Britain, CT (19 grants), West Hartford, CT (10 grants) and Bristol, CT (8 grants). 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Funding" (16 grants) and "Food Pantry" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$615K
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
101
+17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-14.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation prioritizes funding in the following areas:
- Health and human services
- Education and scholarships
- Youth outreach and sponsorship
- Health and abuse prevention
- Economic empowerment and sustainability
- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy
- Housing initiatives
- Workforce development and educational attainment
- Basic needs support
- Food security programs
Grantmaking
Notable organizations that have received funding include Prudence Crandall Center, Chrysalis Center Real Estate Corporation, Gifts of Love, and Foodshare Inc.
Grant Range
$50 to $15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates in Connecticut, with a primary focus on the New Britain and Hartford areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 101 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $17,588,632
- Total revenues: $670,871
- Total expenses: $853,472
- Total giving: $810,090
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
492 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Farmington Bank Community
Economic Empowerment and Sustainability: Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Housing
FARMINGTON BANK COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Economic Empowerment and Sustainability: Workforce Development and Educational Attainment Grants
FARMINGTON BANK COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Farmington Bank Community Foundation - Cycle One Grant
FARMINGTON BANK COMMUNITY
Amount
US $8,000 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Gifts of Love Inc ($24,500 across 2 grants), Friendship Service Center Inc ($20,750 across 2 grants), St Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol ($18,250 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIFTS OF LOVE INC AVON, CT | BASIC NEEDS ($12,500) AND BACKPACK PROGRAM CAPITAL GRANT ($7,500) | $20,000 |
| FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER INC NEW BRITAIN, CT | TOMASSO COMMUNITY KITCHEN | $15,000 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING GREATER NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CT | "HOMES AGAIN" HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEW BRITAIN AND BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT | $15,000 |
| PRUDENCE CRANDALL CENTER INC NEW BRITAIN, CT | PRUDENCE CRANDALL CENTER'S CHILDREN'S INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| CONNECTICUT COUNCIL FOR PHILANTHROPY INC HARTFORD, CT | HOUSING FOR ALL | $12,500 |
| CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE WALLINGFORD, CT | MOBILE PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $12,500 |
| HARTFORD INTERVAL HOUSE INC HARTFORD, CT | BREAKING THE CYCLE: INTERVENTION & PREVENTION AT INTERVAL HOUSE | $12,500 |
| MALTA HOUSE OF CARE INC HARTFORD, CT | ENSURING HEALTHCARE FOR UNINSURED IN GREATER HARTFORD | $12,500 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL MISSION OF BRISTOL BRISTOL, CT | THE SVDP RESOURCE CENTER | $12,500 |
| YWCA NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CT | YWCA CHILDCARE BUSINESS INCUBATOR | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Erika Frank – President (40 hours/week, $124,471 compensation)
- Kenneth Burns – Chair
- Andreas Kapetanopoulos – Vice Chair
- James Healey Jr. – Treasurer
- Patience P Duby McDowell – Secretary
- Kevin Ray – Director
- Tatiana Paredes – Director
- Mark Peterson – Director
- Natalie Weaver – Director
- Ronald Bucchi – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH BURNS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREAS KAPETANOPOULOS | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIKA FRANK | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 40 | — |
| JAMES HEALEY JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD BUCCHI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATIENCE P DUBY MCDOWELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TATIANA PAREDES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN RAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATALIE WEAVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN CARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $131,599 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grant cycles with multiple award announcements throughout 2024 and 2025, including grants of $188,000, $155,000, and $135,500 distributed across various funding rounds. The foundation continues to operate quarterly grant rounds and actively awards funds to organizations addressing community needs in health, education, and human services.
FBCF Awards $188,000 in Grants \u2013 Farmington Bank Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Farmington Bank Community fund?
The foundation prioritizes funding in the following areas: • Health and human services • Education and scholarships • Youth outreach and sponsorship • Health and abuse prevention • Economic empowerment and sustainability • Entrepreneurship and financial literacy • Housing initiatives • Workforce development and educational attainment • Basic needs support • Food security programs
How do I apply for a grant from Farmington Bank Community?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 124 grants in 2024 • Total giving: $810,090 (most recent year) • Grant range: $50 to $15,000 • Median grant amount: $8,000 • Giving rate: 4.7% of assets **Grant Programs:** • Board/Employee Match grants (averaging $305) • Transition grants (averaging $2,391) • Employee/Board Match Donation grants (averaging $390) • Matching Funding grants (averaging $325) • Matching Gift grants (averaging $354) • Matching Grant programs (averaging $500) **Recent Grantees:** Notable or…
Where does Farmington Bank Community make grants?
The foundation operates in Connecticut, with a primary focus on the New Britain and Hartford areas.
What size grants does Farmington Bank Community award?
In 2025, Farmington Bank Community awarded 101 grants totaling $615K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Farmington Bank Community's EIN?
Farmington Bank Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2599017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.