The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc is a public charity filing Form 990, based in Waterbury, Connecticut. It mobilizes financial and volunteer resources, convenes community partners, and invests in programs addressing needs across its ten-town region.
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc at a glance
In short: The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc gave $1.8M across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Connecticut. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,821,643
- +73.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +140.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,658
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,786,858
- +14.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (48 of 76, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc
- How to Apply
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The Community Needs Fund is described as active. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations in good standing that provide services in the ten-town service area. Applications must explain alignment with United Way outcomes and strategies; the program’s purpose, documented community need, target population, intended outcomes, requested amount and use of funds, and grant period; and the data-collection and measurement plan. Applicants must also provide approved agency and program budgets, an agency audit and IRS Form 990, and information about leveraged funds or in-kind services planned.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Bank Street 3Rd Fl, Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 757-9855
Website: https://unitedwaygw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc
Who The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Connecticut Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $717K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
257 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 257 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The stated service area comprises Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury, Connecticut. Community Needs Fund awards are for organizations providing services in this area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 48 of 76 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Connecticut Foundation Storrs, CT | General Use | $100,000 |
| Waterbury Youth Services Waterbury, CT | Linking academics to life / support for self-determination / youth & family services | $83,887 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Hartford, CT | General Use | $82,358 |
| United Way of Southington Southington, CT | General Use | $79,959 |
| Catholic Charities Hartford, CT | Infant Toddler Care / Behavior Health | $79,197 |
| United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Danbury, CT | General Use | $71,960 |
| Greater Waterbury YMCA Waterbury, CT | Camp mataucha / school age care / berkeley warner community center | $59,673 |
| Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT | Shelter / non-shelter services / sexual assault crisis services | $55,896 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam White Plains, NY | General Use | $52,222 |
| Palace Theater Waterbury, CT | General Use | $51,773 |
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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 | $9,786,858 | $5,574,592 | $4,507,101 | $1,821,643 | 77 | $315,759 |
| 2024 | $8,517,605 | $8,313,537 | $4,644,960 | $1,051,817 | 32 | $263,555 |
| 2023 | $4,527,496 | $4,466,542 | $4,320,223 | $1,547,668 | 52 | $132,697 |
| 2022 | $4,506,713 | $4,674,760 | $4,800,719 | $1,446,298 | 44 | $82,142 |
| 2021 | $4,568,232 | $5,126,672 | $5,283,394 | $1,918,324 | 52 | $89,334 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize its ten-town region, amplify its resources, and invest in approaches that advance equity and measurable community outcomes. Its funding areas are education, financial stability, and basic needs. Examples of its investment priorities include early care and education, youth development, food, housing, healthcare, employment training, and income supports.
The funder supports local programs and initiatives through Community Needs Fund grants. Examples of recipients include Catholic Charities Inc, whose stated mission is to partner with all to strengthen families and inspire people to achieve their fullest potential, and Waterbury Youth Services Inc, whose stated mission includes promoting family strength and positive development for children, youth, and families.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking totaled $1,051,817 across 32 grants in 2024 and $1,547,668 across 52 grants in 2023. The 2025 filing lists a grant count of zero. No typical award size is stated in the available information.
Among the organizations listed as 2024 recipients were Catholic Charities Inc ($64,548) and Waterbury Youth Services Inc ($58,599). Other listed recipients included United Way of Southington Inc ($62,014), United Way of Rhode Island Inc ($45,657), and United Way of Greater New Haven Inc ($23,090).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adrienne Parkmond as chair, Gregory Jacobi as secretary, and David Petitti as treasurer. It also lists Jake Albert, Grant Copeland, Daniel Davis, Dr. Lisa Dresdner, Christopher Fasano, and Jason R. Gagnon as directors, and Mark A. Casey as former chair.
The organization’s website identifies Kristen Jacoby, MPH, as President/Chief Professional Officer; Jered Bruzas as Chief Operating Officer; Susan Fournier as Vice President of Finance and Administration; and Kay Mello as Director of Community Impact.
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc is led by Kristen Jacoby, President & Chief Professional Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Jacoby
President & Chief Professional Officer
President & Cpo → President, 2023
President → President & Chief Professional Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$169K (2021) → $163K (2025)
Adrienne Parkmond
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Levine
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genna Mintz
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant E. Copeland
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason R. Gagnon
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dresdner
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rosegrant-Chiappalone
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Sprano
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara L. Shaw Esq.
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Fasano
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick M. Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne D. Kelly
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C. Pellegrino
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yarixa Lopez
Director
Community C → Commun. Impa & Community C, 2024
Commun. Impa & Community C → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Grey
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Albert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jered Bruzas
Chief Impact Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
David C. Petitti
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Jacobi
Secretary
Second Vice Chair → Third Vice C, 2023
Third Vice C → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Casey
Former Chair
First Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Former Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: David Martin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph T. Connolly (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Hinds (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kimberly A. Kalajainen (2021–2024) — Second Vice
- Former: Nancy E. Traver (2021–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Verna D. Ruffin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Attorney Jason Gagon (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Atty Tara L. Shaw (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: James R. Whitley JD (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Patricia A. Gentil (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Atty Adrienne Parkmond (2024) — First Vice C
- Former: Atty Susan E. Sprano (2024) — Governance C
- Former: Attorney Adrienne Parkmond (2023) — First Vice C
- Former: Bobby L. Reese (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ej D'ettore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: John F. Worgan (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph D. Foti Jr. (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph R. McGrath (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kara J. Summa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lynn M. Franklin-Henry (2021–2022) — Director - Community Impac
- Former: Mark Holtz (2021–2022) — Director
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 $163K, to Kristen Jacoby (President/Chief Professional Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc
How much does The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc give each year?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc gave $1.8M across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 32 grants.
What is The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's typical grant size?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,658, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc give grants?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waterbury, CT (24 grants), Hartford, CT (6 grants), Cheshire, CT (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's largest grantees?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Connecticut Foundation ($100,000), Waterbury Youth Services ($83,887) and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut ($82,358), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What does The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize its ten-town region, amplify its resources, and invest in approaches that advance equity and measurable community outcomes. Its funding areas are education, financial stability, and basic needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc?
The Community Needs Fund is described as active. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's EIN?
The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646634. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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