Norwalk Acts Inc
To collectively transform systems by ensuring resources, policies, practices, and power structures actively dismantle racism and drive equitable outcomes for every norwalk child and young person.
Norwalk Acts Inc at a glance
In short: Norwalk Acts Inc gave $65K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,490
- -47.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,745
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,745
- Total assets
- $878,807
- -18.8% 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 Norwalk Acts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Coastal & Western CT ($44K). Together the top 2 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $125K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Coastal & Western CT Danbury, CT | To Improve Outcomes for Children and Their Families | $44,490 |
| Waterbury Bridge to Success Community Partnership Waterbury, CT | To Improve Outcomes for Children and Their Families | $21,000 |
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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 | $878,807 | $1,048,465 | $1,272,031 | $65,490 | 2 | $22,291 |
| 2024 | $1,082,577 | $1,586,716 | $1,373,229 | $124,500 | 3 | $24,302 |
| 2023 | $874,972 | $1,152,494 | $1,267,413 | $67,500 | 3 | $6,837 |
| 2022 | $998,508 | $1,624,311 | $1,164,751 | — | — | $314 |
| 2021 | $505,236 | $1,072,864 | $889,989 | — | — | $108 |
| 2020 | $385,883 | $781,220 | $673,841 | — | — | $44 |
About Norwalk Acts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Norwalk Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Norwalk, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norwalk Acts Inc is led by Jennifer D. Barahona, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer D. Barahona
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $186K (2025)
Nancy Von Euler
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Bovinsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Rilling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Ritter
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Allred
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rendon Garcia
Director & Vice Co-Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Vice Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Estrella
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adyna Gamboa
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daimond Sead
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Corbett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Waller
Director & Vice Co-Chair
Director → Director & Vice Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orlando Aquino
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Mahana
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esteven Restrepo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Testa-Buzzee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simone Morris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Buccolo
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Betsy McNeil (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Griffin (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Cathy Decesare (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Erv Shames (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rob Cashel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Dajuan Wiggins (2024) — Director
- Former: Basil Kolani (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Devonish (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Abel (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Paula Palmero (2022–2023) — Data Director
- Former: Richard Wenning (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Estrella (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Allison (2020) — Chief Initia
- Former: Diana Revolus (2020) — Director
- Former: Harry Carey (2020) — Director
- Former: James K. Page (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Franciscovich (2020) — Secretary
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 $186K, to Jennifer D Barahona (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk Acts Inc
How much does Norwalk Acts Inc give each year?
Norwalk Acts Inc gave $65K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $125K across 3 grants.
How large is Norwalk Acts Inc?
Norwalk Acts Inc reported $879K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Norwalk Acts Inc?
Norwalk Acts Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Norwalk, CT. It holds $879K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Norwalk Acts Inc operate?
Norwalk Acts Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Norwalk Acts Inc's EIN?
Norwalk Acts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5334443. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Norwalk Acts Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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