People's United Community Foundation
People's United Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Its filings indicate that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking: its 2022 return is marked final, and its 2023 filing reports no grants and no assets.
People's United Community Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $15,718
- -92.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $40,356
- -72.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to People's United Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 850 Main Street 14Th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 338-6113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who People's United Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 211 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How People's United Community Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 20% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $892K (2020). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | Pioneer Scholars Program | $25,000 |
| Town of Danvers Danvers, MA | Danvers High School Athletic Complex Project | $25,000 |
| Community Young Mens Christian Assoc of Danvers MA Danvers, MA | Health and Wellness Center | $12,500 |
| Beverly Rotary Club Foundation Inc Beverly, MA | Jack Good Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $15,718 | $40,356 | — | — | — | — | $464,403 |
| 2022 | $15,079,507 | $197,093 | $144,306 | $107,500 | 5 | $138,035 | $260,424 | $685,202 |
| 2021 | $15,026,720 | $8,201,063 | $1,044,016 | $854,450 | 111 | $934,432 | $7,564,107 | $665,772 |
| 2020 | $7,869,673 | $597,780 | $978,907 | $891,669 | 95 | — | $544,413 | $587,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, People's United Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. One organization it supported was Merrimack College, which describes itself as “a comprehensive, Catholic Augustinian institution” providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported five grants totaling $107,500. One reported recipient was Merrimack College, which received $25,000. The 2023 filing reports no grants. In 2021, the foundation reported 111 grants totaling $854,450.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists the following officers and directors: Kevin T Bottomley, Diane C Brinkley, John Doucette, Bruce Figueroa, Thomas Ford, Anna Maria Greener (director and treasurer), Matt Hegarty, Eleanor M Hersey, J Michael O’Brien, and Diane T Stringer.
People's United Community Foundation is led by Patrick Sullivan, Director, President, Secretary & Clerk since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patrick Sullivan
Director, President, Secretary & Clerk
Director → Director, President, Secretary & Clerk, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Maria Greener
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Figueroa
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane C. Brinkley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane T. Stringer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor M. Hersey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Doucette
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Bottomley
Director
President, Director & Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hegarty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Ford
Director
Clerk, Director & Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Good III (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 People's United Community Foundation
What does People's United Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. One organization it supported was Merrimack College, which describes itself as “a comprehensive, Catholic Augustinian institution” providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from People's United Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is People's United Community Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, People's United Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $464K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is People's United Community Foundation's EIN?
People's United Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0814452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does People's United Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work People's United Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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