Waterside School Inc
Waterside School Inc is a public charity based in Stamford, Connecticut. It is an independent, co-educational elementary school serving Junior Kindergarten through Grade 5 and describes its students as children of promise whose families may have limitations in income or circumstance. The school’s website reports 134 students for the 2026–27 school year and says all students receive financial aid.
Waterside School Inc at a glance
In short: Waterside School Inc gave $146K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Connecticut. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,691
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,141
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $78,119,884
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Waterside School Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 770 Pacific Street, Stamford, CT 06902-0000
Phone: (203) 975-8579
Website: https://watersideschool.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Waterside School Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Connecticut ($27K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,521), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (50%), New York (28%), Washington, DC (11%), Virginia (7%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Waterside School Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2024) to $186K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Student Tuition | $26,500 |
| Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | Student Tuition | $20,000 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Student Tuition | $16,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,521 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
| Hampton University Hampton, VA | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
| The Unquowa School Farifield, CT | Student Tuition | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
For the 2026–27 school year, the website lists an annual operating budget of $5,565,722 and total annual giving of $4,751,059. The 2024 filing states that fiscal-year 2025 tuition and fees of $4,164,946 were reduced by scholarships totaling $3,795,929, resulting in net cash receipts of $369,017.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,119,884 | $10,592,836 | $10,742,314 | $145,691 | 12 | $1,329,346 |
| 2024 | $73,779,150 | $10,951,279 | $10,559,704 | $113,500 | 9 | $1,596,540 |
| 2023 | $68,105,804 | $11,327,132 | $10,025,137 | $140,154 | 8 | $2,209,539 |
| 2022 | $65,783,983 | $11,789,452 | $8,958,793 | $154,825 | 9 | $2,688,477 |
| 2021 | $71,257,022 | $17,827,311 | $8,983,166 | $186,031 | 11 | $4,074,114 |
| 2020 | $55,372,459 | $6,951,359 | $4,725,296 | — | — | $634,543 |
| 2019 | $51,860,873 | $7,132,923 | $4,815,654 | — | — | $1,408,113 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Waterside’s mission is to help students develop a belief in their worth, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong character. It says its rigorous program aims to prepare children for academic opportunities and leadership. Its 2024 filing describes its educational program as serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and states a mission of providing a well-rounded early educational foundation for motivated, disadvantaged children.
The 2025 filing reports grants for student tuition at colleges, universities, and schools. Among the grantees, Quinnipiac University describes its mission as preparing graduates for future careers and developing them as global citizens; Fordham University describes its mission as advancing learning through research and education; and Sacred Heart University describes its work as preparing students for the future and helping them help others. Northwestern University says it is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth.
Waterside also offers need-based financial aid to its own students and a College Success Scholarship program for alumni attending college. These are programs for Waterside students and alumni, not grants to outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Waterside reported 12 grants totaling $145,691. Grant amounts ranged from $5,670 to $26,500, with a median of $10,000. All listed grants were for student tuition.
The largest awards were $26,500 to the University of Connecticut, $20,000 to Quinnipiac University, and $16,500 to Howard University. Other reported awards included $10,521 to an individual recipient High School; $10,000 each to Colgate University, Fordham University, Hamilton College, Hampton University, Sacred Heart University, and The Unquowa School; $6,500 to Northwestern University; and $5,670 to Sacred Heart Greenwich.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Stuart as chair; Konrad Kruger as founder; Michael Schwabe as director and chair of the finance committee; and A Joe Delgado, Bart D Osman, Daniel Taylor, Debby Weinberg, James D Carey, and John Hock as directors. Joseph Powers is listed as executive director through June 30, 2025.
Waterside School Inc is led by Joseph Powers, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 8 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Powers
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024) → $369K (2025)
Michael Schwabe
Director & Chair Finance Committee
Director Chair Finance Com → Director Chair Finance Committee, 2022
Director Chair Finance Committee → Director & Chair Finance Committee, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Garratt Stuart
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamel Keels
Director of Development
Director → Head of School - Executive Officio, 2020
Head of School - Executive Officio → Director of Development, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $188K (2025)
Corrie Donaldson
Director of Admissions & Teacher
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Jonathan Duennebier
Director of Alumni Successor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
A. Joe Delgado
Director
Dirctor → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Carey
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hock
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gasvoda
Director
Board Chairman → Chair, 2020
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lucey
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merrick R. Rick Kleeman
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Better
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Axilrod
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Glanville
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Morris
Director
Chairman Emeritus → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Shabet
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Ferrarone
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hennessey
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart D. Osman
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Dzialga
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Cobb
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debby Weinberg
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Boateng
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip A. Hadley
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Taylor
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Edwards
Former Officer & Consultant
Former Executive Director → Former Officer, 2023
Former Officer → Former Officer & Consultant, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$201K (2019) → $233K (2025)
Jessica C. Chang
Assistant Head of School
Dean of Studies → Assistant Head of School, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $104K (2025)
Charles Leigh
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
24 hrs/week
$74K (2025)
Lavandra Dupree
Parent Services Lead
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Konrad R. Kruger
Founder
Director → Founder, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: David Olson (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Kaitlyn E. Winterbottom (2023–2024) — Director of Development
- Former: Eryn Bingle (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: James W. Berger (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jody A. Visage (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Carmen Hughes (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Vranos (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Marks (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tanja Ellis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Arrix (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Barnett D. Osman (2019) — Director
- Former: Kristen Dzialga (2019) — Director
- Former: Lisa Stewart (2019) — Director
- Former: Thomas O'Malley Jr. (2019) — Director
- Former: Tobin Cobb (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $369K, to Joseph Powers (Executive Director (Thru 6/30/25)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Waterside School Inc
How much does Waterside School Inc give each year?
Waterside School Inc gave $146K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $114K across 9 grants.
What is Waterside School Inc's typical grant size?
Waterside School Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,141, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Waterside School Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Waterside School Inc give grants?
Waterside School Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and District of Columbia (11%).
Does Waterside School Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Waterside School Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Tuition" (12 grants).
Who are Waterside School Inc's largest grantees?
Waterside School Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Connecticut ($26,500), Quinnipiac University ($20,000) and Howard University ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,521), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Waterside School Inc?
Waterside School Inc reported $78.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
What does Waterside School Inc fund?
Waterside’s mission is to help students develop a belief in their worth, a commitment to academic excellence, and strong character. It says its rigorous program aims to prepare children for academic opportunities and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waterside School Inc?
Waterside School Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check watersideschool.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Waterside School Inc's EIN?
Waterside School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1609222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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