Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Inc. (SWCAA) is a public charity based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Founded in 1974, it supports older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities in southwestern Connecticut through advocacy, information, access to care, and grants to community programs.
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
In short: Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc gave $3.7M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $124K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,710,393
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,680
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,856
- Total assets
- $9,231,179
- +28.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
- How to Apply
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SWCAA invites nonprofit organizations serving older adults to apply through its RFP process. The website says the 2026 RFP is closed and advises applicants to check back in February 2027. It also lists a State Alzheimer’s Aide Grant Program for organizations providing Alzheimer’s aide services to older adults in southwestern Connecticut as currently open; the listed program information does not specify eligibility requirements or a deadline.
- Review Cycle
- The annual RFP is released each February; the 2026 RFP is closed, with the next announcement expected in February 2027.
- Deadline
- The annual RFP is released each February; the 2026 RFP is closed, with the next announcement expected in February 2027.
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Title III Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (203) 333-9288
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
State Alzheimer's Aide Grant Program
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Title III Grant Program
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Approximately $2 million annually for meal programs; $1 million for community-based services
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Who Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was RW Solutions Inc ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 140 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SWCAA serves the southwestern region of Connecticut and identifies itself as one of the state’s five Area Agencies on Aging. Its listed 14 towns are Bridgeport, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Wilton, Westport, and Weston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2021) to $4.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RW Solutions Inc New Britain, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $1,633,869 |
| Catholic Charities Bridgeport, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $1,385,068 |
| Silversource Stamford, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $49,180 |
| Family Centers Greenwich, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $44,412 |
| Elderhouse Norwalk, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $40,757 |
| Family & Children's Agency Norwalk, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $39,935 |
| Mozaic Senior Life Bridgeport, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $38,690 |
| Stamford Senior Center Inc Stamford, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $37,945 |
| Monitor My Health Bridgeport, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $36,346 |
| Hall Neighborhood House Bridgeport, CT | Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services | $34,304 |
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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 | $9,231,179 | $17,140,201 | $16,789,461 | $3,710,393 | 30 | $66,215 |
| 2024 | $7,177,217 | $16,324,350 | $15,959,048 | $4,229,613 | 31 | $162,562 |
| 2023 | $6,529,395 | $15,398,927 | $15,307,010 | $4,723,679 | 28 | $71,361 |
| 2022 | $5,636,957 | $14,605,418 | $14,194,576 | $4,312,277 | 27 | $27,548 |
| 2021 | $6,265,850 | $13,935,523 | $12,767,993 | $3,060,046 | 24 | $30,649 |
| 2020 | $5,944,423 | $13,856,044 | $13,650,361 | $3,438,849 | 24 | $28,294 |
| 2019 | $4,128,776 | $12,185,649 | $12,073,265 | $3,239,795 | 26 | $30,813 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SWCAA’s stated mission is to be “the trusted source of advocacy, information, and access to care for older and vulnerable adults” and to provide resources that strengthen the regional aging network.
Its grantmaking supports programs for older adults, including nutrition, transportation, caregiver support, legal services, mental health resources, and other community-based services. SWCAA’s 2023 filing describes its grant process as inviting nonprofit agencies serving older adults to apply for Older Americans Act funding. It also describes care management for people enrolled in Connecticut Home Care Programs and support for nursing home residents transitioning back to the community.
Examples of grantees include RW Solutions Inc., whose stated mission includes providing services and meals to older adults, and Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, which says it helps vulnerable people of all faiths through supportive services. Elderhouse describes its work as a holistic medical-model adult day program for aging adults; Family & Children’s Agency says it provides essential human services to children, families, adults, and seniors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, SWCAA reported 30 grants totaling $3,710,393. Grant amounts ranged from $7,219 to $1,633,869, with a median of $26,856. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut. The two largest grants were $1,633,869 to RW Solutions Inc. and $1,385,068 to Catholic Charities in Bridgeport; both were reported for elderly nutrition and home care services. Other grants included $49,180 to SilverSource, $44,412 to Family Centers, and $40,757 to Elderhouse, each for elderly nutrition and home care services.
SWCAA’s website says it allocates federal and state Title III funding through annual RFPs and posts RFPs throughout the year. Its stated process includes evaluating applications for alignment with the Area Plan and the applicant’s ability to strengthen regional aging and disability services. The 2023 filing describes review for minimum requirements and regulatory compliance, followed by evaluation by the Board of Directors and Advisory Council using a standardized tool. Awards depend on available funding, the applicant’s anticipated ability to address identified needs, and its ability to meet requirements. The website lists application materials and resources including a grant application, annual RFP, evaluation checklist, budget packages, and policy and service-definition documents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marie Allen as President/CEO. It lists A. Marjolijn Baxendale as Chairman through September 30, 2025; Jeanette Bogdan and Kate Maxham as Vice Chairmen; Ellen Abend as Treasurer; and Sue Brannelly Martin as Secretary. The filing also lists Mary Donnelly, Director of Care Management; Cynthia Majersky, Director of Community Options; Stephanie Mincey, Systems Administrator; and Rachael Harvey, Finance Director.
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc is led by Marie Allen, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Allen
President & CEO
Executive Director → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$147K (2019) → $165K (2025)
A. Marjolijn Baxendale
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Donnelly
Director & Care Management
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$104K (2019) → $131K (2025)
Rachael Harvey
Finance Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$101K (2019) → $93K (2025)
Cynthia Majersky
Director & Community Options
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $113K (2025)
Carl Glad Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kelly Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Young
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Paulmeno
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Gramps
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Hynes Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Ross
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Estevez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Bordelon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asha Scher
Director Joined
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Spellman
Director Joined
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Demarco
Director Joined
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randie Katz
Director Joined
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Giegengack
Director Joined
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mincey
Systems Administrator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Ellen Abend
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Bogdan
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Brannelly Martin
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Maxham
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Barbara Green (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Marjolijn Baxendale (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Shipra Kamboj (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Pam Hoffman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Gillis (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Cassandra Mitchell (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Dyke (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Fran Hodges (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: John Ostaszewski (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Vivienne Friday (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Carol Blauvelt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Crain (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Carmen Domonkos (2019) — Director
- Former: Elva Thompson (2019) — Director
- Former: Leslie Wolf (2019) — Director
- Former: Samuel Deibler (2019) — Director
- Former: Steven Katz (2019) — 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 $165K, to Marie Allen (President / CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc
How much does Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc give each year?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc gave $3.7M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.2M across 31 grants.
What is Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,856, and its average grant was $123,680, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc give grants?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (9 grants), Stamford, CT (7 grants), Norwalk, CT (3 grants) and Greenwich, CT (2 grants).
Does Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Elderly Nutrition / Home Care Services" (27 grants).
Who are Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2025 grantees include RW Solutions Inc ($1,633,869), Catholic Charities ($1,385,068) and Silversource ($49,180), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.1M.
What does Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc fund?
SWCAA’s stated mission is to be “the trusted source of advocacy, information, and access to care for older and vulnerable adults” and to provide resources that strengthen the regional aging network. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc?
SWCAA invites nonprofit organizations serving older adults to apply through its RFP process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0916407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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