Westbrook Foundation Inc
The Westbrook Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1984 and located in Westbrook, Connecticut. The foundation administers funds to benefit residents of the town of Westbrook, with a population of approximately 7,000. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private foundation under IRS regulations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$519K
+29.6% YoY
Grant Count
86
+1.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+28.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to receive and administer funds and other property to help meet the medical, educational, social, welfare, cultural, recreational, and civic needs of the citizens of the town of Westbrook, Connecticut. The foundation works both directly and indirectly by aiding and assisting institutions organized and operated to fulfill these needs.
The foundation's objective is to distribute available funds in a manner calculated to bring the greatest possible benefit to Westbrook residents.
Primary Program Areas:
- Scholarships for Higher Education: Scholarships for students seeking higher education in Westbrook, Connecticut
- Barbara Spencer Memorial Fund: Established to benefit residents of Westbrook, with donations supporting scholarships for summer camp programs at Camp Hazen, financial assistance for the local youth football league, renovations at the local YMCA, local renovation projects, and support for the Shoreline Soup Kitchens
- Community Support: Financial assistance to the town and other Westbrook organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made 89 grants in 2024. Recent scholarship awards include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on the town of Westbrook, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,224,287
- Total Revenues: $1,005,682
- Total Expenses: $681,610
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,224,287 | $8,898,965 | $9,000,621 |
| Revenue | $1,005,682 | $439,217 | $734,378 |
| Expenses | $681,610 | $545,815 | $687,938 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $537,564 | $422,130 | $584,359 |
| Net Investment Income | $897,012 | $370,406 | $658,634 |
| Distributable Amount | $603,471 | $526,561 | $523,357 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Westbrook Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Russell - Trustee
- Eve Barakos - Trustee
- Lawrence Lariviere - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN ANGELINI | Director | 1 | — |
| MIKE ENGELS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIE CAMPBELL | Director | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN CIETANNO | Director | 1 | — |
| PAUL WINCH | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| JEFF DICKEY | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| SID HOLBROOK | Director | 1 | — |
| AN-MING TRUXES | Secretary | 1 | — |
| TIFFINI HOVEY | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking throughout 2024 and 2025, with multiple grant cycles announced. The foundation continues to award significant scholarship funding to Westbrook residents pursuing higher education and provides grants to local organizations addressing community needs.
Westbrook Foundation Awarded $169K+ During Fall 2025 Grants Cycle \u2013\Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Westbrook Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 528 Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: (860) 328-3505
Email:
- General inquiries: admin@westbrookfoundation.org
- Scholarship-related inquiries: scholarships@westbrookfoundation.org
- Grants-related inquiries: grants@westbrookfoundation.org
Website: www.westbrookfoundation.org
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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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