Westbrook Foundation Inc
Westbrook Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Westbrook, Connecticut. Its grant program supports eligible organizations providing programs and services that address the needs and well-being of Westbrook residents.
Westbrook Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Westbrook Foundation Inc gave $519K across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $519,084
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,036
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $9,224,287
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Westbrook Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply through its online grant application process. Applications must address programs or services that fulfill the Foundation’s mission and benefit Westbrook residents.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due April 1 and October 1. The next listed deadline is October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Deadline
- Applications are due April 1 and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Westbrook Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 528, Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: (860) 399-8676
Email: grants@westbrookfoundation.org
Website: https://westbrookfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Westbrook Foundation Inc
Who Westbrook Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Westbrook ($74K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Organizations only. It also paid 64 individual scholarships ($219,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
439 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 434 grants of 439 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission centers on Westbrook residents. In 2024, 83% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut; other recipient-state shares were Massachusetts 6%, Rhode Island 3%, New York 2%, and New Hampshire 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Westbrook Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $401K (2023) to $564K (2022). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $519K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Westbrook Westbrook, CT | Grants to benefit the residents of the town of westbrook | $73,940 |
| First Congregational Church of West Westbrook, CT | Grant for Fellowship Hall Air Conditioning | $63,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen Old Saybrook, CT | Feed Those in Need | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Westbrook Library Westbrook, CT | General Use | $18,512 |
| Safe Harbor Westbrook, CT | To Support Facility Improvements. | $13,992 |
| St Paul's Church Westbrook Westbrook, CT | General Use | $13,015 |
| Westbrook Youth and Family Services Westbrook, CT | General Use | $13,000 |
| Westbrook Music Booster Westbrook, CT | Grant for Music Students Trip to Washington | $12,000 |
| Estuary Council of Seniors Inc Old Saybrook, CT | General Use | $10,000 |
| 30 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $155,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,224,287 | $1,005,682 | $681,610 | $519,084 | 86 | $537,564 | $897,012 | $603,471 |
| 2023 | $8,898,965 | $439,217 | $545,815 | $400,660 | 85 | $422,130 | $370,406 | $526,561 |
| 2022 | $9,000,621 | $734,378 | $687,938 | $563,759 | 90 | $584,359 | $658,634 | $523,357 |
| 2021 | $8,948,581 | $1,492,658 | $646,819 | $453,733 | 89 | $480,914 | $1,403,529 | $619,514 |
| 2020 | $8,102,742 | $1,501,431 | $579,384 | $447,807 | 89 | — | $1,362,446 | $520,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Westbrook Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $603K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to help meet the medical, educational, social welfare, cultural, recreational, and civic needs of Westbrook residents. It funds organizations providing programs and services in these areas, with the stated goal of benefiting residents’ well-being and safety. Its guidelines encourage collaboration among nonprofits and local government and consider worthwhile programs addressing needs not met by other organizations or entities.
Examples of 2024 grantees include Safe Harbor Inc, which says it owns and operates 24 units of low-income elderly housing subsidized by Rural Development, and Estuary Council of Seniors Inc, which says it provides nutrition, transportation, health and support services, socialization, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 86 grants totaling $519,084. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $73,940, with a median grant of $3,500. Larger awards included $73,940 to the Town of Westbrook to benefit town residents; $63,000 to First Congregational Church of Westbrook for fellowship hall air conditioning; $25,000 to Shoreline Soup Kitchen to feed people in need; and $18,512 to Friends of the Westbrook Library for general use.
Eligible applicants include local IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits and units of local government. Applications are submitted online using the Foundation’s grant portal. Applicants should review the grant policies and guidelines and follow the application instructions; project budget forms and instructions are provided. The Foundation does not fund an organization’s ongoing recurring expenses. For a project previously funded by the Foundation, at least 25% of project costs must come from the applicant and/or other community sources.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Winch as chairperson, Mike Engels as vice chair, Jeff Dickey as treasurer, and An-Ming Truxes as secretary. It also lists Joan Angelini, Julie Campbell, Kathleen Cietanno, Sid Holbrook, and Tiffini Hovey as directors.
Westbrook Foundation Inc is led by Paul Winch, Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Winch
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Cietanno
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffini Hovey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Angelini
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sid Holbrook
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Campbell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
An-Ming Truxes
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Dickey
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Engels
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lawrence Lariviere (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Constance Vogell (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: David Russell (2020) — Director
- Former: Eve Barakos (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Polo Sr. (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Foundation Inc
How much does Westbrook Foundation Inc give each year?
Westbrook Foundation Inc gave $519K across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $401K across 85 grants.
What is Westbrook Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Westbrook Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $6,036, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Westbrook Foundation Inc give grants?
Westbrook Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westbrook, CT (16 grants) and Old Saybrook, CT (2 grants).
Does Westbrook Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Westbrook Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (64 grants).
Who are Westbrook Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Westbrook Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Town of Westbrook ($73,940), First Congregational Church of West ($63,000) and Shoreline Soup Kitchen ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 64 individual scholarships ($219,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Westbrook Foundation Inc?
Westbrook Foundation Inc reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $538K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $603K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Westbrook Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to help meet the medical, educational, social welfare, cultural, recreational, and civic needs of Westbrook residents. It funds organizations providing programs and services in these areas, with the stated goal of benefiting residents’ well-being and safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Westbrook Foundation Inc?
The Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply through its online grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Westbrook Foundation Inc's EIN?
Westbrook Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2549826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Westbrook Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/westbrook-foundation-inc-morg_263520d1ec1f4fd397e756286293fe8b
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