Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc
THAMES VALLEY COUNCIL FOR COMMUNITY is a public charity based in Jewett City, Connecticut, formed in 1965. Its stated mission is to increase self-sufficiency and economic security for low-income individuals and families in eastern Connecticut through community collaborations, awareness, and services.
Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $13,595,808
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $39,496,187
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $119,363
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $40,054,671
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Sylvandale Road, Jewett City, CT 06351
Phone: (860) 889-1365
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission names eastern Connecticut. Its filing also describes elder services in Windham, Tolland, and New London counties. The listed 2021 recipients are based in Willimantic, New London, Mystic, and Norwich, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windham Regional Community Council Willimantic, CT | General Purpose | $555,214 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center Inc New London, CT | General Purpose | $418,691 |
| Carelot Children's Center Danielson, CT | General Purpose | $394,251 |
| Eastconn Hampton, CT | General Purpose | $363,957 |
| Access Community Action Agency Willimantic, CT | General Purpose | $50,066 |
| Always Home Inc Mystic, CT | General Purpose | $37,106 |
| Reliance Health Norwich, CT | General Purpose | $13,078 |
| Thames River Community Service Norwich, CT | General Purpose | $11,448 |
| Holy Family Home & Shelter Willimantic, CT | General Purpose | $8,344 |
| Noank Community Services Groton, CT | General Purpose | $5,214 |
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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 | $13,595,808 | $39,496,187 | $40,054,671 | — | — | $119,363 |
| 2024 | $14,993,614 | $40,548,192 | $40,945,003 | — | — | $130,700 |
| 2023 | $13,263,520 | $44,553,670 | $44,854,625 | — | — | $58,555 |
| 2022 | $13,514,685 | $42,090,218 | $41,363,240 | — | — | $11,920 |
| 2021 | $13,428,955 | $29,542,931 | $29,431,822 | $1,857,369 | 10 | $11,796 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it works to increase self-sufficiency and economic security for low-income individuals and families in eastern Connecticut. Its described services include child development and training, sliding-scale child care, nutrition education and food supplements, emergency fuel and utility assistance, volunteer opportunities and meal services for older adults, employment and training, and housing and shelter assistance. The filing reports that its programs served clients in these areas, including 10,807 clients through energy assistance programs in 2024.
Organizations it supported in 2021 described their own missions as follows: Windham Regional Community Council said it is committed to improving the health and social well-being of eastern Connecticut residents. New London Homeless Hospitality Center said it provides hospitality and overnight shelter for single adults experiencing homelessness. Always Home said it works to prevent family homelessness in eastern Connecticut. Reliance Health said it supports adults in New London County who experience mental illness through recovery services. Thames River Community Service said it provides safe housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each list zero grants. Separately, the following organizations are reported as having received support from the funder in 2021: Windham Regional Community Council, $555,214; New London Homeless Hospitality Center, $418,691; Always Home Inc, $37,106; Reliance Health Inc, $13,078; and Thames River Community Service Inc, $11,448. These listed awards do not establish the funder’s total giving or typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony Madeira, Audrey Leone, Cassandra Rice (outgoing), Cindy Beauregard, Clarence Neal (outgoing), David Miller, Debbie Kievits, and Ellen Gunther as trustees; Bill Eyberse as treasurer; and Crystal Sides as secretary.
Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc is led by Joshua Kelly, CEO on every filing since 2024; 3 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Kelly
CEO
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$171K (2025)
Tammie Hullivan
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Madeira
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Leone
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Kievits
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franca Parra-Polemeni
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen McCarty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Peck
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Sparkman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Volpe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarence Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Holland
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Beauregard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Munro
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Jackman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gunther
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Miller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evannie Bocachica
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina Vracevic
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Lanier
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Vanasse
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $154K (2025)
Jay Conolly
Chief Human Resource Officer
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $111K (2025)
Bill Eyberse
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Sides
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliette Parker
Second Vice Chair
Trustee → Second Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lampasona
First Vice Chair
Secretary → First Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Daniel Falkenstein (2021–2024) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Deborah Monahan (2021–2024) — Outgoing CEO
- Former: Eleanor Phillips (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Sullivan (2021–2024) — Senior Director Finance
- Former: Megan Brown (2022–2024) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Franco Cristofaro (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hugh McKenney (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joscelyn Conley (2021–2022) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Shirley Zaccheo (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Yagarich (2021–2022) — First Vice Chair
- Former: Aaron Daniels (2021) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Marylou Underwood (2021) — Chief Operation Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $171K, to Joshua Kelly (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc
How large is Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc?
Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39.5M.
What does Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc fund?
The organization states that it works to increase self-sufficiency and economic security for low-income individuals and families in eastern Connecticut. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc?
Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated mission names eastern Connecticut. Its filing also describes elder services in Windham, Tolland, and New London counties. The listed 2021 recipients are based in Willimantic, New London, Mystic, and Norwich, Connecticut.
What is Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc's EIN?
Thames Valley Council for Community Action Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0806128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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