Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF is a public charity based in Westport, Connecticut. The organization, identified on its filing as the Westport Weston Family YMCA, enriches the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund makes annual grants to nonprofit organizations providing educational and enrichment opportunities for children and young adults in Westport and surrounding communities.
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc at a glance
In short: Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc gave $271K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,000
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,292
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $69,967,510
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% 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 Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2026 application materials direct eligible organizations to apply through the online application form.
- Review Cycle
- September 30, 2026, for the 2026 application cycle.
- Deadline
- September 30, 2026, for the 2026 application cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 226-8981
Website: https://westporty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Staples Tuition Grants ($20K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 eligibility materials list Westport, Weston, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwalk, and Wilton as communities served by eligible applicants. In the 2025 filing, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 7% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 24 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $271K (2022) to $290K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Staples Tuition Grants Westport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $20,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $19,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center Bridgeport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $19,000 |
| Project Morry Port Chester, NY | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $19,000 |
| Bridgeport Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Bridgeport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $15,000 |
| Carver Foundation of Norwalk Norwalk, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $15,000 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy Westport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $15,000 |
| Horizons at Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings Family Academy Bridgeport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $12,500 |
| Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Bridgeport, CT | The bedford family social responsibility fund supports organizations that provide direct or supplemental educational opportunities. | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,967,510 | $14,895,854 | $14,651,148 | $271,000 | 24 | $457,476 |
| 2024 | $68,934,943 | $13,877,805 | $14,083,563 | $277,500 | 24 | $383,950 |
| 2023 | $69,119,494 | $13,522,839 | $13,132,394 | $274,500 | 21 | $292,169 |
| 2022 | $68,804,269 | $11,151,902 | $10,986,056 | $270,500 | 23 | $214,306 |
| 2021 | $70,281,259 | $9,479,098 | $9,450,315 | $290,000 | 28 | $178,317 |
| 2020 | $69,853,210 | $11,019,591 | $7,949,681 | $280,000 | 25 | $452,234 |
| 2019 | $51,370,083 | $10,417,006 | $8,907,638 | $284,500 | 28 | $158,507 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The YMCA states that its mission is to enrich the community by developing and nurturing youth, promoting healthy living for all, and fostering social responsibility.
The Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct or supplemental educational opportunities for children and young adults. Its stated priorities include academic enrichment, tutoring, college or career readiness, and access to arts, leadership, and other enrichment opportunities, particularly for young people facing barriers to access. Eligible programs must serve children or young adults in the communities specified by the fund.
Examples of grantees’ work, as described by the grantees themselves, include Adam J. Lewis Academy’s high-quality elementary education for underserved Bridgeport children; Shepherds’ tuition assistance, mentoring, and academic and career workshops; and Cardinal Shehan Center’s educational, social, and recreational opportunities for low- and moderate-income youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the YMCA reported 24 grants totaling $271,000. The grants ranged from $6,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing’s stated purpose for the listed grants was to support organizations providing direct or supplemental educational opportunities through the Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to Staples Tuition Grants; $19,000 each to Adam J. Lewis Academy, Mercy Learning Center, and Project Morry; and $15,000 each to Bridgeport Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, Carver Foundation of Norwalk, Horizons at Greens Farms Academy, and Horizons at Sacred Heart University. Other reported recipients included New Beginnings Family Academy ($12,500), Wakeman Boys & Girls Club ($12,000), Cardinal Shehan Center ($10,000), and McGivney Community Center ($10,000).
The fund’s 2026 application materials say typical awards generally range from $2,500 to $20,000. Applications are submitted through an online form. The fund’s materials state that a volunteer committee reviews, visits, and evaluates applications; its 2025 cycle announcement also described site visits as part of due diligence. The 2025 filing says recipients must submit initial and final reports on the funded project or program, including how the funds were used. Grant funds may support program expenses, expansion or enhancement of existing programs, or aligned new initiatives; they may not be used for endowments, unrelated general overhead, capital projects, debt reduction, operating deficits, or annual campaigns or fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors: Blake Carlson, board member; Brian Carey, treasurer; Cathy Kim Walker, board member; Christi Downes, board member; Dani Schwartz, outgoing board member; Daniel Ferson, secretary; Danny McHugh, board member; Diane Dubovy Benke, board member; Henry Grossberg, outgoing board member; and James Adams, board member.
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc is led by Glen Hale, CEO & Interim CFO since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 36 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glen Hale
CEO & Interim CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Interim CEO, 2024
Chief Financial Officer & Interim CEO → CEO & Interim CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $254K (2025)
Juliane Sunderland
President
Secretary → First Vice President, 2022
First Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kuzmiak
Human Resources Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $133K (2025)
Byron Knox
Gymnastics Director
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$160K (2024) → $148K (2025)
Christina Illum Scherwin
Chief Operating Officer
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member & COO, 2022
Outgoing Board Member & COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$22K (2022) → $197K (2025)
Brian Feidt
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$42K (2025)
Justino Villegas
Assistant Gymnastics Director
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Cathy Kim Walker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Greenspan
Outgoing Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Manela
Board Member
Director → President, 2020
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Gussen
Outgoing Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin McKinney
Board Member
1st Vice President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby McKinney Tritschler
Member at Large
2nd Vice President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Carey
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Dubovy Benke
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bagnato
First Vice President
Board Member → Second Vice President, 2023
Second Vice President → First Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamelynn Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobias Reiss-Schmidt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Oberman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Schwartz
Outgoing Board Member
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Grossberg
Outgoing Board Member
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Norris
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Tuttle
Second Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Second Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Karpf
Board Member
Board Member → Second Vice President, 2024
Second Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fitzmaurice
Outgoing Board Member
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Plato
Outgoing Board Member
Board Member → Outgoing Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christi Downes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Ferson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny McHugh
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Carlson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kim
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McKinney
Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lipin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Van Herdeen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Viscardi
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Andy McNab (2019–2024) — Board Member-Outgoing
- Former: Barbara Wiederecht (2019–2024) — Board Member-Outgoing
- Former: Alce Foege (2021–2024) — Board Member-Outgoing
- Former: Anjali McCormick (2021–2024) — CEO
- Former: Peter Masanotti (2021–2024) — Board Member-Outgoing
- Former: Ellen Johnston (2024) — Swim Team Head Coach
- Former: Haley Behm (2024) — Marketing Director
- Former: Dana McCreesh (2019–2022) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Mike Maloney (2019–2022) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Ngassam Ngnoumen (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: T. George Vatis (2019–2022) — Outgoing Board Member
- Former: Shin Miyoshi (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Ava Dedomenico (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Riley Twiss (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Chatmen (2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Patrick Costanzo (2022) — Property Management Director
- Former: Patricia Riemersmaa (2019–2021) — Out Going CEO
- Former: Alex Foege (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dan McHugh (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Johanna Kiev (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Crowe (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Hyman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rob Haroun (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Allen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dan Sklar (2019) — First Vice President
- Former: Eric Zlatin (2019) — Director
- Former: Ishan Narang (2019) — Director
- Former: Rosemary Halstead (2019) — President
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 $254K, to Glen Hale (CEO & Interim CFO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc
How much does Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc give each year?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc gave $271K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $278K across 24 grants.
What is Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's typical grant size?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,292, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc give grants?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (12 grants), Norwalk, CT (4 grants) and Westport, CT (3 grants).
Does Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's largest grantees?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Staples Tuition Grants ($20,000), Adam J Lewis Academy ($19,000) and Mercy Learning Center ($19,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc reported $70.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.9M.
What does Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc fund?
The YMCA states that its mission is to enrich the community by developing and nurturing youth, promoting healthy living for all, and fostering social responsibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc?
The 2026 application materials direct eligible organizations to apply through the online application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's EIN?
Young Mens Christian Association of Westport/Weston CT Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646989. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 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 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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