United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1924, the organization has raised nearly $900 million over its century of service. It operates as a convener of private, public, municipal, and nonprofit sectors throughout its service region, mobilizing people and organizations to give, advocate, and volunteer to address community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
51
+30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
-13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's strategic vision, branded as "Onward860," reflects a commitment to end poverty in all its forms by reducing disparities in four key areas:
- Child Literacy — Including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and United Way Readers programs
- Wages — Through initiatives including ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), Free Tax Preparation Services, Workforce Solutions, Working Cities, and SingleCare
- Housing & Basic Needs — Including rapid re-housing programs and response to homelessness
- Life Expectancy — Through the North Hartford Triple Aim Collaborative
The organization also supports community impact grant funds aimed at reading, community impact, basic needs, rapid re-housing, and ALICE initiatives.
Grantmaking
The organization supports approximately 70+ nonprofit and municipal partner agencies.
Grant Range
Varies by program, from approximately $300 for individual cash assistance to organizational grants ranging widely (up to $2.8 million)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut serves 56 towns in central and northeastern Connecticut, including:
- Greater Hartford
- New Britain
- Windham
- Enfield
- The 860 region
The organization also has grantmaking activity in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $21,865,726
- Total revenues: $12,627,633
- Total expenses: $12,201,195
- Annual giving: $3,690,308
- Staff: 43 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,865,726 | $22,131,987 | $29,196,738 |
| Revenue | $12,627,633 | $12,951,094 | $12,702,734 |
| Expenses | $12,201,195 | $10,808,890 | $10,377,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,462,606 | $1,173,472 | $648,712 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
239 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
Eric Harrison — President and CEO (recognized as a Hartford Business Journal C-Suite Award honoree in 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC HARRISON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 52 | $203,037 |
| VITTORIA PACE | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR (AS OF 2/24) | 1 | — |
| PETE COLLINGS | CHAIR (AS OF 2/24) | 1 | — |
| IRENE BASSOCK | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 1/24) | 1 | — |
| PATRICK SAMPSON | VICE CHAIR (TO 1/24) | 0.5 | — |
| RICHARD TAVOLIERI | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER BENGTSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 52 | $156,186 |
| MICHAEL J AUSERE | BOARD MEMBER (TO 3/24) | 0.5 | — |
| ERICA DEAN | BOARD MEMBER (TO 6/24) | 0.3 | — |
| LEIGH NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| HUMBERTO HORMAZA | BOARD MEMBER (TO 4/24) | 0.3 | — |
| JILL VICHI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MICHAEL GOLDBAS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MONTEZ CARTER | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/23) | 0.3 | — |
| DONALD ALLAN | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 2/24) | 0.3 | — |
| DONNA L SODIPO | BOARD MEMBER (TO 5/23) | 0.3 | — |
| CHARLES W BOGOIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SHELLYE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| RHONA FREE | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 6/24) | 0.3 | — |
| VI R SMALLEY ESQ | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 2/24) | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER L SHANLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES P O'MEARA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| STEVEN M LITCHFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ROSHAN N PATEL | BOARD MEMBER (TO 3/24) | 0.3 | — |
| SHARON WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BEATRIZ GUTIERREZ | SUCCESSOR VICE CHAIR (AS OF 2/24) | 0.3 | — |
| VENTON B FORBES | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MACKENZIE MANNING | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 9/23) | 0.3 | — |
| SARA-BETH SIDLA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ANTONIO SANTIAGO JR | COMMITTEE MEMBER (AS OF 4/24) | 0.3 | — |
| JENNIFER GIFFORD | SR VP OF IMPACT & ENG | 52 | $143,737 |
| MAURA COOK | SR VP OF MKTG & DEV | 52 | $142,054 |
| HELEN BERGIN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE | 40 | $125,624 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut received a $325,000 grant from the Travelers Foundation, as noted in recent organizational announcements.
United Way announces $180,000 in unrestricted grants - The Wahkiakum CountyIn response to a 13 percent rise in people in the region experiencing homelessness, United Way mobilized resources through a rapid response fund with the goal of keeping people secure or stabilizing housing.
United Way 2025-2027 Community Grants - United Way Blackhawk RegionThe organization maintains an ALICE database and reports available at alice.ctunitedway.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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