People's United Community Foundation
People's United Community Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Established in 2007, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$16K
-92.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
-100.0% YoY
Expenses
$40K
-72.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to promote affordable housing, youth development, and community development. Special emphasis is directed toward programs and services designed to advance economic self-sufficiency, education, and improved quality of life for low-income individuals and families, at-risk children and youth, and individuals with special needs.
Primary funding focus areas include education, human services, housing, women's shelters, supportive housing, and food pantries.
Grantmaking
Based on available financial data, the foundation awarded approximately $1.17 million in grants in 2022. Historical grant ranges have been reported between $2,500 and $59,758,743, though more recent data indicates typical awards in the range of $2,500–$40,000.
Grant Range
s have been reported between $2,500 and $59,758,743, though more recent data indicates typical awards in the range of $2,500–$40,000.
Review Cycle
of that year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus encompasses Connecticut and surrounding regions, with company operations in numerous Connecticut municipalities including Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, and many others. The foundation also has operations in select locations in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available filing data (2021):
- Total Assets: $64,766,028
- Total Giving: $3,451,154
- Total Revenue: $6,100,341
- Total Expenses: $3,646,984
- Giving Rate: 5.6%
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $15,079,507 | $15,026,720 |
| Revenue | $15,718 | $197,093 | $8,201,063 |
| Expenses | $40,356 | $144,306 | $1,044,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $138,035 | $934,432 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $260,424 | $7,564,107 |
| Distributable Amount | $464,403 | $685,202 | $665,772 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Jack P. Barnes – Chairman
- Karen T. Galbo – Executive Director
- Marina C. Henninger – Treasurer
- Arthur F. Casavant – Vice President
- Michael J. Casparino – Vice President
- Kathleen E. Jones – Vice President
- Dianne M. Mercier – Vice President
- Jack G. Bundschuh – Vice President
- Michael L. Seaver – Vice President
- Armando F. Goncalves – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN T BOTTOMLEY | DIR | 1 | — |
| DIANE C BRINKLEY | DIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN DOUCETTE | DIR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE FIGUEROA | DIR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS FORD | DIR | 1 | — |
| ANNA MARIA GREENER | DIR, TREAS | 1 | — |
| MATT HEGARTY | DIR | 1 | — |
| ELEANOR M HERSEY | DIR | 1 | — |
| J MICHAEL O'BRIEN | DIR | 1 | — |
| DIANE T STRINGER | DIR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK SULLIVAN | DIR, PRES, SEC, CLERK | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in recent years with notable grant awards including:
People's United Community Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million ...A $175,000 grant to Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement Recipient of $175000 Grant from People's ...An $8,500 grant to Operation Hope of Fairfield in June 2021
People's United Community Foundation Awards Operation Hope with $8,500 GrantNearly $1 million awarded during the first grant cycle of 2021
People's United Community Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million ...A grant to a center in West Hartford
Center In West Hartford Getting People's United Foundation GrantContact Information
Address: 850 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203-338-6111
Fax: 203-338-6116
Email: foundation@peoples.com
Website: www.pucf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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