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The William W Backus Hospital

Foundation · Grantmaker Norwich, CT EIN: 06-0250773 Website

To improve the health and healing of the people and communities we serve.

Key facts about The William W Backus Hospital

EIN
06-0250773
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$45,500
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$9,100
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$990,127,785
Primary geography
Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Next open deadline
March 29, 2027 (Backus Hospital Commemorative Auxiliary Scholarship)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The William W Backus Hospital funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The William W Backus Hospital's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Connecticut (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, CT (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The William W Backus Hospital gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$990.1M

+12.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$46K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$9K

About The William W Backus Hospital

Based on IRS filings

The William W Backus Hospital is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Norwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $990.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $22.5M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

NorwichBridgeportNew HavenNew LondonWallingford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$161M$322M$483M$644M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$990,127,785$878,492,236$855,910,204
Revenue$585,153,019$556,028,079$505,418,818
Expenses$517,450,328$518,395,676$468,889,976
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$22,517,310$17,741,669$22,922,427
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$12K$25K$37K$49K0 grants20202 grants20212 grants20220 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

A Better Way Foundation: $15KA Better Way Foundation$15KChamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation: $10KChamber of Commerce of EasternConnecticut Foundation$10KADL Connecticut: $10KADL Connecticut$10KThe Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce: $6KThe Greater Norwich AreaChamber of Commerce$6KMadonna Place Inc: $6KMadonna Place Inc$6K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from The William W Backus Hospital

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include A Better Way Foundation ($14,500), Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation ($10,000), ADL Connecticut ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Better Way Foundation New Haven, CTTo improve health and well-being, particularly within the Black community, by promoting physical activity and healthy eating habits. The program encourages Black women to maintain a healthy weight through these means, providing tools and resources to support them.$14,500
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation New London, CTTo help the foundation raise money through sponsorships with the funds and distribute grants to organizations that align with the foundation's mission, particulary those assisting families, children and communities.$10,000
ADL Connecticut Bridgeport, CTTo support signature education program, No Place for Hate. This program aims to combat antisemitism, hate and bias in schools and communities. By sponsoring ADL CT, businesses can contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable environments for all.$10,000
The Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce Norwich, CTTo support the Chamber's mission by boosting business visibility, connecting with local professionals and offering resources and support to members and the community.$5,500
Madonna Place Inc Norwich, CTTo implement potty training while eliminating prolonges use of diapers in children experiencing developmental emotional delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.$5,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Zhenxiang Liu — Hospitalist: $746KZhenxiang LiuHospitalist$746KRichard Goulding — Physician: $535KRichard GouldingPhysician$535KVuk Sotirovic — Hospitalist: $533KVuk SotirovicHospitalist$533KRommel Geronimo — Hospitalist: $525KRommel GeronimoHospitalist$525KAndrzej Porebski — Hospitalist: $488KAndrzej PorebskiHospitalist$488KMohammed Quereshi MD — VP, Medical Affairs: $241KMohammed Quereshi MDVP, Medical Affairs$241K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Mary Barry MDDirector (Thru 06/24)1—
Henry BeckDirector1—
Kristin Gildersleeve MDDirector (Thru 10/23)1—
Joanna Chaurette MDDirector1—
Lee-Ann GomesDirector1—
Donna HandleyDirector/President30—
Anthony Joyce IIIChair2—
Daniel KingDirector1—
Stephen Larcen MDDirector1—
Anita LeeDirector1—
Christina NadeauDirector1—
Mark Tramontozzi MDVice Chair2—
Carina Vora DDSDirector (Thru 05/23)——
Anthony MastroianniVP, Finance30—
Liz LiVP, Human Resources30—
Rebecca DurhamVP, Patient Care Services30—
Matthew KaufmanVP, Operations30—
Michael BontempoVP, Human Resources (Thru 02/23)30—
Mohammed Quereshi MDVP, Medical Affairs30$240,522
Colleen DesaiVP Patient Care Services (Thru 12/23)30—
Zhenxiang LiuHospitalist60$746,158
Richard GouldingPhysician60$534,545
Andrzej PorebskiHospitalist60$487,705
Rommel GeronimoHospitalist60$524,564
Vuk SotirovicHospitalist60$532,685
Abbie Courtemanche MDFormer, VP, Medical Affairs——

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The William W Backus Hospital?

The William W Backus Hospital is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Norwich, CT. It holds $990.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The William W Backus Hospital?

As of 2024, The William W Backus Hospital holds $990.1M in total assets with $585.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $46K in 2024.

Where does The William W Backus Hospital operate?

The William W Backus Hospital has awarded grants in Connecticut.

What size grants does The William W Backus Hospital award?

In 2024, The William W Backus Hospital awarded 5 grants totaling $46K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The William W Backus Hospital's EIN?

The William W Backus Hospital's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0250773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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