Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to devote itself to furthering and supporting operations and activities which address the short-term and long-term unmet needs of individuals and the newtown community arising from the tragic events at sandy hook elementary school on 12/14/12.
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,497
- +185.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,497
- +185.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,497
- 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 Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Newtown Police Department ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
How Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 470% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $120K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown Police Department Newtown, CT | To support the purchase and deployment of cordico, a mental health and wellness management app designed for first responders. | $28,497 |
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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 | — | $63,064 | $689,936 | $28,497 | 1 | $2,518 |
| 2024 | $637,386 | $124,000 | $403,625 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,006 |
| 2023 | $922,104 | $211,151 | $382,240 | $9,999 | 1 | $18,991 |
| 2022 | $1,077,980 | $127,132 | $348,321 | $5,000 | 1 | $12,648 |
| 2021 | $1,313,850 | $264,710 | $405,229 | $41,000 | 2 | $214,230 |
| 2020 | $1,633,868 | $106,748 | $462,422 | $39,000 | 1 | $29,298 |
| 2019 | $1,959,845 | $165,706 | $763,521 | $120,000 | 4 | $101,049 |
About Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Newtown, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation is led by Lucie Connell, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lucie Connell
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$86K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Chris McDonnell
Director & Chair
Director & President → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ragusa
Director & Vice Chair
Director & Vice President → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Spragg
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Herrick
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Arneth
Director, Treasurer & CFO
Director & Treasurer → Director, Treasurer & CFO, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lucie (2021–2023) — Connell
- Former: Isabel Almeida (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: William Rodgers (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $106K, to Lucie Connell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation
How much does Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation give each year?
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
Where does Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation operate?
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey.
What is Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation's EIN?
Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2161591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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