United Way of Greater Waterburyinc
United Way of Greater Waterbury is a 501(c)(3) public charity and federated giving program established in 1942, based in Waterbury, Connecticut. The organization mobilizes financial and volunteer resources across its ten-town region to address community needs and invest in approaches that measurably improve conditions for all residents. The organization operates with 30 employees and serves as a leader in identifying regional needs and supporting collaborative solutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.5M
+88.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-32.0% YoY
Grant Count
32
-38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
+10.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: United Way is the single community-wide campaign that can raise the dollars needed to address the region's most daunting challenges. By partnering with and supporting organizations, programs, and initiatives, United Way aims to address the basic needs of the ten-town region while helping neighbors reach educational and financial stability goals.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education and school readiness
- Financial stability and job training
- Basic needs (food security, housing, emergency assistance)
- Health and human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The organization works collaboratively with community partners on priority issues and provides staff leadership for several key initiatives, including the Waterbury Campership Program (enabling needy children to attend summer camp), Bridge to Success (a cradle-to-career initiative), and the Holiday Assistance Program (collaboration with local food pantries addressing immediate community needs).
Grantmaking
United Way allocates and invests funds in local health and human service programs and initiatives. The organization works closely with funded programs through outcome measurement initiatives, helping them develop better practices.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Greater Waterbury primarily funds within its ten-town region in Connecticut, with some activity noted in Wisconsin and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,517,605
- Total Revenue: $8,313,537
- Total Expenses: $4,644,960
- Net Income: $3,668,577
- Total Liabilities: $2,870,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,517,605 | $4,527,496 | $4,506,713 |
| Revenue | $8,313,537 | $4,466,542 | $4,674,760 |
| Expenses | $4,644,960 | $4,320,223 | $4,800,719 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $263,555 | $132,697 | $82,142 |
| 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
176 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Greater Waterburyinc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Professional Officer/President: Ms. Kristen Jacoby, MPH
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN JACOBY | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $195,259 |
| JOSEPH T CONNOLLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GRANT COPELAND | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANIEL DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DR LISA DRESDNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER FASANO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ATTORNEY JASON GAGON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATRICIA A GENTIL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KATELYN GREY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KAREN HINDS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAMES R WHITLEY JD | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAYNE KELLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRIAN LEVINE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| YARIXA LOPEZ | COMMUN. IMPA | 5 | — |
| DAVID MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GENNA MINTZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| THOMAS C PELLEGRINO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARY ROSENGRANT-CHIAPPALONE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DR VERNA D RUFFIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ATTY TARA L SHAW | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| FREDERICK M SMITH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ATTY SUSAN E SPRANO | GOVERNANCE C | 5 | — |
| NANCY TRAVER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARK A CASEY | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| GREGORY JACOBI | THIRD VICE C | 5 | — |
| KIMBERLY A KALAJAINEN | SECOND VICE | 5 | — |
| YARIXA LOPEZ | COMMUNITY C | 5 | — |
| ATTY ADRIENNE PARKMOND | FIRST VICE C | 5 | — |
| DAVID C PETITTI | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| NANCY TRAVER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Hosted its 39th Annual Celebration and Awards event
United Way of Greater Waterbury Hosts its 39th Annual Celebration and Awards |Announced $225,000 in Community Impact Grants
Community Impact Grants | United Way of Greater WaterburyAwarded $45,000 investment to CHD Hospitality Center to boost job training and housing programs
$45,000 Investment by United Way will Boost Job Training and Housing ProgramSecured partnerships with 54 entities to begin design sessions for new strategic vision
Awarded nearly $1.2 million to support critical services
United Way Awards Nearly $1.2 million to Support Critical Services and SecuresContact Information
Address: 123 Bank Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 757-9855
Fax: (203) 757-0867
Website: www.unitedwaygw.org
EIN: 06-0646634
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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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