United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc
United way of northwest connecicut inc. Fulfills its mission by both providing direct community programs and funding partner nonprofit organizations. Our programs support local needs including alice initiatives, emergency assistance, education support, volunteer engagement, and other targeted services. In addition, we allocate resources to qualified human services agencies throughout northwest Connecticut.
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,442
- +103.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,221
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,221
- Total assets
- $653,684
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food for Your Neighbors ($11K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $297K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Your Neighbors Torrington, CT | General Operation | $11,442 |
| NW CT YMCA Torrington, CT | General Operation | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $653,684 | $151,914 | $171,693 | $20,442 | 2 | $1,394 |
| 2023 | $599,504 | $188,175 | $143,069 | $10,047 | 1 | $86 |
| 2022 | $523,251 | $369,737 | $395,274 | $11,588 | 1 | $81 |
| 2021 | $653,825 | $673,838 | $470,726 | $30,414 | 3 | $104 |
| 2020 | $677,572 | $685,729 | $631,151 | $297,302 | 16 | $87 |
About United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc is a public charity, based in Torrington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $654K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc is led by Lisa Ferris, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Ferris
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$45K (2024)
Cathy Coyle
President
Chairman → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Colavecchio
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Tonon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacque Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hutchison
Director
President → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Sousa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Hall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Cogswell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lavieri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rista Malanca
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Teittinen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Healy
2nd Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Franklin
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kara Muth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lance Leifert (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Owen J. Quinn (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Tony Ponte (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cailin Cerruto (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joy Veronesi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Adams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Root (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Pam LaRosa (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Starley Arias (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Chon Escobar (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dwain Snow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Kitching (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Rooke (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Lisa Ferris (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc
How much does United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc give each year?
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc?
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc reported $654K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152K.
Where does United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc operate?
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc's EIN?
United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6009309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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