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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.1M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+42.5% YoY
Grant Count
153
+20.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+18.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liberty Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission focuses on promoting preventive programs that assist low- and moderate-income residents in achieving their personal goals and reaching their potential. The foundation primarily funds programs that support:
- Food purchases and food security
- Secure and stable housing for young parents
- Vocational skills training
- Educational initiatives, including children's literacy programs
- Community development and health and human services
Grantmaking
The foundation also provides corporate sponsorships for events and programs including dinner fundraisers, walk-a-thons, community concert series, golf tournaments, theatrical performances, chamber of commerce events, and sporting events.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Central, eastern, western, and shoreline areas of Connecticut
- Greater Hartford region
- Middlesex County
- Greater New London
- Greater Springfield, Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $43,082,367
- Total revenues: $2,750,520
- Total expenses: $2,328,542
- Annual giving: $2.1 million (2024)
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $40,816,789
- Total giving: $1,453,742
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,082,367 | $40,816,789 | $27,822,984 |
| Revenue | $2,750,520 | $10,957,205 | $2,750,700 |
| Expenses | $2,328,542 | $1,583,330 | $1,665,271 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,080,606 | $1,453,742 | $1,561,183 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,508,883 | $786,647 | $578,612 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,102,997 | $1,481,895 | $1,415,804 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Liberty Bank Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of Middlesex County ($150,000), Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc ($100,000), American Cancer Society Inc (acs) ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC (ACS) EAST HARTFORD, CT | TO SUPPORT THE ACCESS TO CARE IN CT: PROVIDING FREE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CANCER TREATMENT & APPOINTMENTS | $50,000 |
| AMITY TEEN CENTER INC WOODBRIDGE, CT | TO SUPPORT THE LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION PROJECT | $5,000 |
| ARTS FOR LEARNING CT HAMDEN, CT | TO SUPPORT HIGHER ORDER THINKING (HOT) SCHOOLS IN HAMDEN AND NEW HAVEN | $5,000 |
| BEDROCK CREDIT AMERICA SOUTHBURY, CT | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY CREDIT PRESENTATIONS | $7,500 |
| BEST BUDDIES IN CONNECTICUT NEW BRITAIN, CT | TO SUPPORT THE BEST BUDDIES IN CONNECTICUT FRIENDSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLYOKE INC HOLYOKE, MA | THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HOLYOKE YOUTH FOOD HUB | $15,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WATERBURY WATERBURY, CT | TO SUPPORT KIDS 4 KINDNESS | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARTFORD HARTFORD, CT | TO SUPPORT THE BGCH SUMMER TEEN PROGRAM "THE CLUB" | $20,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEW BRITAIN INC NEW BRITAIN, CT | TO SUPPORT THE HOMEWORK CLUB | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEW HAVEN NEW HAVEN CT, CT | TO SUPPORT THE BGCNH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS INITIATIVE | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David W. Glidden serves as President and CEO of Liberty Bank and President of the Liberty Bank Foundation. The foundation emphasizes a "Be Community Kind" philosophy as a guiding standard for community investments.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GLIDDEN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 1.2 | — |
| DR ELSA NUNEZ | DIRECTOR | 1.2 | — |
| KATHY DOUCETTE | TREASURER | 1.2 | — |
| LIBERTY BANK | SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR | — | — |
| MARY FABER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1.2 | — |
| MINNIE SALEH | DIRECTOR | 1.2 | — |
| ROBERT PARRY | DIRECTOR | 1.2 | — |
| SUSAN MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1.2 | — |
| TIM RYAN | CHAIRMAN | 1.2 | — |
| TORAL MAHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ SECRETARY | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Thanksgiving Drive:** In collaboration with 40 local Rotary Clubs and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, the foundation's 21st Annual Thanksgiving Drive raised $728,712. The foundation provided a 25-cent match for each dollar raised by Rotary Clubs, with proceeds benefiting over 80 organizations addressing food insecurity across the foundation's footprint.
**2024 Grant Approvals:** The foundation approved $303,000 in grants in October 2024.
**2024 Community Impact:** Liberty Bank announced record-breaking community impact in 2024, with the bank and foundation awarding grants and sponsorships totaling $2.85 million in 2023, plus over $760,000 in Community Reinvestment Act giving.
**Employee Engagement:** In 2023, Liberty Bank teammates logged 13,722 volunteer hours supporting 422 organizations and raised just over $300,000 during the bank's annual fundraising campaign for Middlesex United Way.
**22nd Annual Thanksgiving Drive:** The foundation launched its 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Drive in October 2025 in partnership with 41 Rotary Clubs and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.
Contact Information
Address: 245 Long Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457-4063
Phone: 860-638-2961
Email for Grant Inquiries: tmaher@liberty-bank.com (recommended for pre-application consultation)
Website: www.liberty-bank.com/foundation
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Liberty Bank Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation's mission focuses on promoting preventive programs that assist low- and moderate-income residents in achieving their personal goals and reaching their potential. The foundation primarily funds programs that support: • Food purchases and food security • Secure and stable housing for young parents • Vocational skills training • Educational initiatives, including children's literacy programs • Community development and health and human services
How do I apply for a grant from Liberty Bank Foundation Inc?
**Grant Structure:** • General grantmaking program awards grants of $5,000 to $25,000, with most grants awarded at $5,000 to $10,000 • Only one application per organization per calendar year **Application Process:** • Three application deadlines per year: • March 1 (decisions by end of June) • June 1 (decisions by end of September) • December 1 (decisions by end of March) • Decision timeframe: Approximately 3 months • Pre-application consultation available; organizations may contact the foundat…
Where does Liberty Bank Foundation Inc make grants?
• Central, eastern, western, and shoreline areas of Connecticut • Greater Hartford region • Middlesex County • Greater New London • Greater Springfield, Massachusetts
What size grants does Liberty Bank Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Liberty Bank Foundation Inc awarded 153 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Liberty Bank Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Liberty Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Liberty Bank Foundation Inc's EIN?
Liberty Bank Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1479957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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