Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winsted, Connecticut. It was funded and organized by Northwest Community Bank as a separate nonprofit entity in 2022 to extend the bank’s contributions to nonprofit organizations addressing needs in the communities it serves.
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc gave $253K across 131 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $253,101
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 131
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,932
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $1,204,684
- +14.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (48 of 127, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applicants apply through the Foundation’s online portal and must create an account to submit materials. Applications may ask for a description of the proposed program and its fit with the Foundation’s focus areas, its impact and budget, and proof of 501(c)(3) status, such as IRS determination letters and previously filed tax returns. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation gives preference to organizations whose services align with the bank’s goals and communities served. Municipalities may be considered for programs or expenditures outside the realm of municipal responsibilities. The Foundation excludes political organizations or candidates, religious purposes, individual endeavors, and organizations discriminatory in their practices. Its filing also lists exclusions including individual scholarships, organizations using a fiscal agent, alumni or endowment campaigns, fundraising events, sports teams, advertising, lobbying, travel, and programs contingent on participation in religious services or adherence to religious doctrine. Organizations may apply once per grant cycle; annual grants will not exceed $25,000 per recipient.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s website states that Phase II applications are due August 31, 2026, with notifications by October 31, 2026. The application instructions on its 2025 filing list March 1 and August 30 deadlines.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s website states that Phase II applications are due August 31, 2026, with notifications by October 31,…
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Partrick Community Relations O
Mailing address: 86 Main Street, Winsted, CT 06098
Phone: (860) 393-9172
Email: foundation@nwcommunitybank.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
Who Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern Connecticut YMCA ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
394 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 393 grants of 394 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation gives preference to organizations primarily serving the cities and towns in Northwest Community Bank’s service area. It also considers programs with broader regional reach if they include services to those communities. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 131 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 48 of 127 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 446% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $204K (2024) to $398K (2022). In 2025 it made 131 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Connecticut YMCA Torrington, CT | Winsted Residence | $5,250 |
| Gifts of Love Inc Avon, CT | Student Weekend Backpack Program | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of NWCT Salisbury, CT | Habitat For Humanity of Northwest Connecticut - North Canaan Home | $5,000 |
| KidsPlay Children's Museum Inc Torrington, CT | KidsPlay Agency Partners: Play and Learning for All | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project Torrington, CT | Outreach and Prevention Education Program | $5,000 |
| FISHFriends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut Torrington, CT | Supporting the Food Needs of our NWCT Neighbors at the FISH Food Pantry | $4,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County Inc Winsted, CT | Granby Food Pantry | $4,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals Litchfield, CT | Financial Aid for Mental Healthcare across Litchfield County | $3,500 |
| The Salvation Army Hartford, CT | Basic Human Services Program: Fuel Assistance | $3,500 |
| Healing Meals Foundation Corporation Bloomfield, CT | Nourishing Northwest Connecticut | $3,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,204,684 | $853,724 | $270,254 | $253,101 | 131 | $266,597 | $551,160 | $59,807 |
| 2024 | $1,055,016 | $218,169 | $227,050 | $204,491 | 125 | $224,705 | $11,073 | $54,776 |
| 2023 | $1,032,334 | $316,375 | $337,686 | $329,600 | 78 | $335,459 | $9,256 | $50,483 |
| 2022 | $934,936 | $460,642 | $422,465 | $397,888 | 60 | $418,455 | $6,632 | $52,683 |
| 2021 | $1,174,201 | $1,179,991 | $1,957 | — | — | $903 | — | $5,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. Its education focus includes youth development and early childhood education, financial education, employment skills and workforce development, and women’s empowerment. Housing grants may support community development, maintenance and renovation, homebuyer programs, and temporary housing or shelter. Basic human services include food and nutrition, fuel assistance, domestic violence programs, basic necessities, and health services. Community impact includes disaster relief, the environment, the arts, and animal welfare.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Susan B Anthony Project, which received $5,000, says it promotes safety, healing, and growth for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. KidsPlay Children’s Museum, also awarded $5,000, says it provides an interactive learning environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, and life skills. Gifts of Love, which received $5,000, says it helps individuals and families facing short-term financial crises meet basic needs and return to self-sufficiency. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address home health and hospice care, access to mental healthcare, meals for families experiencing a health crisis, youth development, and safe and affordable housing.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 131 grants totaling $253,101 in 2025. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,250, with a median of $1,600. Examples include $5,250 to Northwestern Connecticut YMCA for Winsted Residence; $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of NWCT for a North Canaan home; $4,000 to FISH for food needs of Northwest Connecticut neighbors; and $3,500 to Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals for financial aid for mental healthcare across Litchfield County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Colavecchio as Chair/Director and Brian McCormick as Vice-Chair/Director. Other listed directors are Susan Atkins, Jessica Bragg, Michael Caselas, Jane B Hinkel, Charles Joseph, John Seagrave, William J Shea II, and Raimie Weber. Michael Caselas and John Seagrave are listed as starting in January 2025.
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc is led by Maura Malo, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maura Malo
President
Vice President → V. President, Treasurer & President, 2024
V. President, Treasurer & President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Colavecchio
Chair & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian McCormick
Vice Chair & Director
Co-Chair & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Joseph
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raimie Weber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Atkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J Shea II
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane B Hinkel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bragg
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Seagrave
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Caselas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Partrick
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Motulski
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kevin Sullivan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Leslie Black (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lori Riiska (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul McLaughlin (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Stephen P Reilly (2021–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
How much does Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc give each year?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc gave $253K across 131 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 125 grants.
What is Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,600, and its average grant was $1,932, across 131 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc give grants?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Torrington, CT (15 grants), Winsted, CT (13 grants), Litchfield, CT (11 grants) and Hartford, CT (11 grants).
Does Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 131) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northwestern Connecticut YMCA ($6,250 across 2 grants), Gifts of Love Inc ($5,000) and Habitat for Humanity of NWCT ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 6% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support nonprofit organizations that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc?
Applicants apply through the Foundation’s online portal and must create an account to submit materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's EIN?
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2625371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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