Mill River Collaborative Inc
Our mission is to run a world-class urban park in the heart of stamford that serves as both an oasis in city life and a vibrant, diverse, green-space that inspires sound environmental practices and learning.
Mill River Collaborative Inc at a glance
In short: Mill River Collaborative Inc gave $18.9M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18.9M), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,894,110
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,894,110
- Median grant
- $18,894,110
- Total assets
- $4,349,361
- -79.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mill River Collaborative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Stamford ($18.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Stamford Stamford, CT | Transfer of Park Infrastructure Assets | $18,894,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,349,361 | $6,989,692 | $23,145,682 | $18,894,110 | 1 | $197,140 |
| 2024 | $21,175,746 | $3,598,938 | $4,212,767 | — | — | $81,205 |
| 2023 | $22,473,404 | $3,762,495 | $4,087,465 | — | — | $95,326 |
| 2022 | $22,593,635 | $9,795,378 | $2,954,308 | — | — | $4,500 |
| 2021 | $13,657,771 | $3,300,540 | $6,108,150 | — | — | $1,115 |
| 2020 | $13,072,478 | $4,173,857 | $2,671,273 | — | — | $27,816 |
About Mill River Collaborative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mill River Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18.9M. Net investment income was $197K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mill River Collaborative Inc is led by Jeannette Compton, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 4 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeannette Compton
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$202K (2023) → $218K (2025)
Arnold Karp
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Casazzone
Director of Finance & Ops
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Ops, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$40K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Arthur Selkowitz
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily M. Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Quinones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Lapine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Blessing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Nichani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Kim Campbell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kooris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Young
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keegan Drenosky
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Graham
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabrizio Zichichi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Whittingham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Fox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Ferreira
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Corbally
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Walsh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Marcus
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Widland
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Dr Robert Jackson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Forman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Schipani
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niamh Thurman
Director of Finance & Ops
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stake
Vice President of Capital Construction
Director of Construction & Capital → Director of Capital Planning, 2021
Director of Capital Planning → Vice President of Capital Construction, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $155K (2025)
Alicia Wettenstein
Vice President of Development
Director of Development → Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $138K (2025)
Don Brownstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Mercede
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Boyce
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Shapiro
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Granata
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Salvatore
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Conor Horigan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Camille S. Spaulding (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jj Sendelbach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nate Zubal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Fatima Mawji MD (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Winkel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Loren Nadres (2023) — Director
- Former: Mark McGrath (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Pollard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Osman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Madden (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nia Rhodes-Jackson (2021–2022) — Director of Outreach
- Former: Nicole King (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sandra Goldstein (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Phillips (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dudley Williams (2020–2021) — President & CEO -
- Former: Katie Kasinskas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ernie Orgera (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Whittingham (2020) — Director
- Former: Nia Rhodes Jackson (2020) — Director of Visitor Engagement
- Former: Robert C. Graham Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Sandy Goldstein (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to Jeannette Compton (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mill River Collaborative Inc
How much does Mill River Collaborative Inc give each year?
Mill River Collaborative Inc gave $18.9M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Mill River Collaborative Inc?
Mill River Collaborative Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What is Mill River Collaborative Inc?
Mill River Collaborative Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Stamford, CT. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mill River Collaborative Inc operate?
Mill River Collaborative Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Mill River Collaborative Inc's EIN?
Mill River Collaborative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1507648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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