Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc
Our mission is to preserve and enhance places of communal and historic value by providing public spaces, tools, and knowledge as shared resources to support a thriving community - socially, culturally, and economically. We envision a future where every community has valuable resources preserved for perpetual public use, with just and equitable access to enhance the quality of life for all. We: Preserve Historic Places: Steward historic properties in our trust with a commitment to preserving buildings and natural environments as part of the cultural landscape of the site. Develop Social Capital: Nurture communal relationships as host to diverse civic forums, public and private social events, and spiritual and cultural traditions. Champion Artistic Creation: Cultivate, celebrate, and showcase artistic endeavors of all kinds. Stimulate Economic Opportunity: Develop local organizations and individuals through co-working opportunities and the provision of shared info, material, and service.
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc at a glance
In short: Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,067
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,067
- Median grant
- $5,067
- Total assets
- $1,162,645
- +4.6% 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 Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winnett Food Forest ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnett Food Forest Hamden, CT | Remaining balance of the Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Grant received and disbursed on behalf of Winnett Food Farm prior to their incorporation and determination as a 501c3. Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Grant was for providing education in the appreciation of and preservation of our environment, with particular emphasis on the understanding of our water resources, the negative impacts of development and other activities on water quality, and the benefits to water quality and the environment of preserving watershed land as open space. | $5,067 |
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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 | $1,162,645 | $411,421 | $294,010 | $5,067 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $1,111,933 | $378,321 | $617,822 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,418,981 | $297,627 | $314,363 | $4,833 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,492,247 | $569,248 | $272,548 | — | — | $728 |
| 2020 | $1,196,959 | $191,187 | $145,483 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc
Based on IRS filings
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc is a public charity, based in Hamden, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc is led by Rebecca Mandell, President & Member of the Board of Directors since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca Mandell
President & Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors & Secretary of the Board → President & Member of the Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addys Castillo
Member of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Secretary & Member of the Board of Directors
Member of the Board of Directors → Secretary & Member of the Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Smith
Vice President & Member of the Board of Directors
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President & Member of the Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denya McGee
Member of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Brancati
Treasurer & Member of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn Sotero
Member of the Board of Directors
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Tamberlaine Harris (2020–2023) — Member of the Board of Directors
- Former: Robert Sheiman (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Leah Glaser (2020–2021) — Member of the Board of Directors
- Former: Kathleen Schomaker (2020) — Vice President & Member of the Board of Directors
- Former: Mark Brevard (2020) — Member of the Board of Directors
- Former: Robert Izzo (2020) — Member of the Board of Directors
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 Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc
How much does Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc give each year?
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc?
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $411K.
Where does Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc operate?
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc's EIN?
Whitneyville Cultural Commons Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5322239. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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