United Way of Coastal and
United way coastal and western Connecticut (UWCWC) envisions a community where every person is healthy, safe, and economically secure. Our mission is to work in partnership with community to address critical needs and advance equitable pathways to wellbeing and financial security for everyone. UWCWC serves 27-towns across fairfield and southern Litchfield counties and more than 25-percent of the state's population. Our work is centered on the alice (asset limited, income constrained, employed) population. This data-driven initiative highlights the true cost of living in our community. In fairfield and southern Litchfield counties, 42% of households live below the alice threshold, which represents the minimum income level necessary for a household to afford the basic cost of living in their community. Alice families include essential workers such as child care providers, health aides, retail staff, and educators.
United Way of Coastal and at a glance
In short: United Way of Coastal and gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,490
- -88.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,830
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,869
- Total assets
- $8,941,365
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Coastal and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley ($16K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Coastal and gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Massachusetts Bay & Merrimack Valley Boston, MA | United Way Designations to Agencies and Community Programs | $16,398 |
| United Way of Southern Maine Portland, ME | United Way Designations to Agencies and Community Programs | $10,869 |
| United Way of Northwest Vermont South Burlington, VT | United Way Designations to Agencies and Community Programs | $8,223 |
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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 | $8,941,365 | $8,038,028 | $9,489,441 | $35,490 | 3 | $349,733 |
| 2024 | $10,733,125 | $7,700,862 | $9,348,987 | $305,264 | 1 | $439,471 |
| 2023 | $8,464,154 | $5,168,378 | $7,188,531 | $897,482 | 1 | $-1,179,144 |
| 2022 | $8,563,444 | $6,698,403 | $7,897,742 | $1,208,865 | 1 | $396,945 |
| 2021 | $11,608,837 | $10,042,842 | $6,115,195 | $630,395 | 1 | $182,852 |
| 2020 | $6,533,357 | $6,453,594 | $5,774,552 | $1,103,845 | 1 | $102,310 |
About United Way of Coastal and
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Coastal and is a public charity, based in Danbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $350K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Coastal and is led by Isabel Almeida, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Isabel Almeida
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Edith Presley
President Stamford Cradle
President Stamford Cradle to Career → President Stamford Cradle, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$161K (2024) → $161K (2025)
Melissa Hannequin
Executive Director of Danbury Collective Impact
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Carolyn Salsgiver Kobsa
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Ajami
CFO
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $164K (2025)
Lauren Scopaz
Vice President Stamford Cradle to Care
Vice President of Strategy & Operations → Vice President Stamford Cradle to Career, 2024
Vice President Stamford Cradle to Career → Vice President Stamford Cradle to Care, 2025
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Ashley Gaudiano
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Aaron Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Bakewell
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Duenwald
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Weinstein
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ouellette
Board Member
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bruce
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Hughes
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Bentson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Webster-O'Keefe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Diez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stern
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Trefry
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Bodine-Aysseh
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Rosenberg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giles Payne
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Reszutek
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Tingley
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McCarthy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vikram Nafde
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Kimberly Morgan (2020–2024) — CEO Prosperikey
- Former: Anita Chandran (2022–2024) — Chief Product Officer Prosperikey
- Former: Anne McCrory (2024) — Director
- Former: Tim Ackerly (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Ellis Williams (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Antonio Santiago (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Candy Yeager (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Reshen-Doty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: George Garrett (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Keith Betts (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Walston (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Zana (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Shepherd (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Natasha Williams (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracey Alston (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bridget Fox (2021–2022) — Former President Stamford Cradle to Career
- Former: Chloe Tashjian Soares (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Liker (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $183K, to Isabel Almeida (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Coastal and
How much does United Way of Coastal and give each year?
United Way of Coastal and gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $305K across 1 grant.
What is United Way of Coastal and's typical grant size?
United Way of Coastal and's median grant in 2025 was $10,869, and its average grant was $11,830, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Coastal and give grants?
United Way of Coastal and's top state is Massachusetts, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maine (31%) and Vermont (23%).
Does United Way of Coastal and give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Coastal and's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "United Way Designations to Agencies and Community Programs" (3 grants).
How large is United Way of Coastal and?
United Way of Coastal and reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is United Way of Coastal and's EIN?
United Way of Coastal and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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