Ion Bank Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNaugatuck, Connecticut · EIN 06-1513293 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded419
Typical grant$525
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHLEEN BROCHHAUSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 CHURCH ST, NAUGATUCK CT 06770 |
| Phone | 8888914219 |
| GRANTS@IONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE WEBSITE. |
| Deadlines | SEE GRANT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | SEE GRANT GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls | Naugatuck, CT | Er match uw campaign | $105,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Er match uw campaign | $80,000 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation | Waterbury, CT | Give local 2025 | $49,209 |
| Connecticut Community Foundation | Waterbury, CT | "Impact now fund" | $30,000 |
| Griffin Hospital | Derby, CT | "Launch of the empath ((emergency psyc" | $25,000 |
| Waterbury Promise Inc | Waterbury, CT | "Scholarship support" | $25,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Inc | New Haven, CT | Building health, strengthening community | $15,000 |
| United Way of Greater Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | "Sponsorship" | $15,000 |
| Acts 4 Ministry | Waterbury, CT | "New box truck with ion logo" | $15,000 |
| Montville Township First Aid Squad Inc | Montville, NJ | "Purchase of automated chest compression" | $13,000 |
| United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Er match uw campaign | $13,000 |
| Naugatuck Economic Development Corp | Naugatuck, CT | Donation | $11,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Inc | Storrs, CT | Fight on fund | $10,000 |
| Griffin Hospital Development Fund Inc | Derby, CT | "Annual support" | $10,000 |
| Ht Ct Inc | Branford, CT | "Hang time/choices" | $10,000 |
| Hands on Hartford Inc | Hartford, CT | "Manna community food pantry" | $10,000 |
| Elim Park Baptist Home Inc | Cheshire, CT | "Nelson hall performing arts at elim park" | $10,000 |
| Operation Fuel | Hartford, CT | "Emergency energy assistance" | $10,000 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc | Stamford, CT | "Ignite grant program and entrepreneurial" | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Food Bank Inc | Naugatuck, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries Inc | Waterbury, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Mission of Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| United Way of Northern New Jersey | Cedar Knolls, NJ | Er match uw campaign | $9,000 |
| Farmington Land Trust Inc | Unionville, CT | "Farmington river accessible viewing platform" | $7,500 |
| Police Athletic League of Parsippany-Troy Hills | Parsippany, NJ | "Games with friends - race to the finish E" | $7,500 |
| Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury Inc | Waterbury, CT | "Riba aspira career academy" | $7,500 |
| Prudence Crandall Center Inc | New Britain, CT | "Supportive housing program for survivors" | $7,500 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT | "Mattatuck museum's school's out! sumr" & "brass button awards" | $6,500 |
| Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect Inc | Prospect, CT | "Prospect volunteer fire department - tra" | $6,000 |
| United Way of Greater New Haven | New Haven, CT | Er match uw campaign | $6,000 |
| Naugatuck Valley Community College Foundation | Waterbury, CT | Annual leadership breakfast | $5,000 |
| Seven Angels Theatre Hamilton Park Pavilion | Waterbury, CT | "2025 support" | $5,000 |
| Hartford Promise Inc Bulkeley High School | Hartford, CT | "Integrated college success model" | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Serv of New Haven Inc | New Haven, CT | "Neighborhood revitalization through affo" | $5,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Campership Fund | Waterbury, CT | "Campership support" | $5,000 |
| Abilities Without Boundaries | Cheshire, CT | "Vehicle signage sponsorship" | $5,000 |
| Advancing Connecticut Together Inc | Hartford, CT | "Beyond vita: advancing financial stability" | $5,000 |
| Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach Inc | Naugatuck, CT | "Program support" | $5,000 |
| Scouting America Connecticut Rivers Council | Hartford, CT | "Enhancing camp mattatuck" | $5,000 |
| Madre Latina Organization Inc | Waterbury, CT | "The young representative of waterbury P" | $5,000 |
| New Opportunities | Waterbury, CT | "Basic human needs for homeless individuals" | $5,000 |
| Farmington Village Green & Library Assoc Inc | Farmington, CT | "A moveable feast - stanley whitman" | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury | Waterbury, CT | "Healthy futures through safe water" | $5,000 |
| Bread for Life Inc | Southington, CT | "Funding for food and packaging expenses" | $5,000 |
| Ccs Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | "Technology support" | $5,000 |
| Columbus House Inc | New Haven, CT | "Wallingford emergency shelter cold weather" | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Morris County Inc | Morristown, NJ | "Landlord support program (lsp)" | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Life Center | Meriden, CT | "Upgrade in technology" | $5,000 |
| America's Grow-A-Row | Pittstown, NJ | "2026 fresh produce initiative" | $5,000 |
| Hands on Hartford Inc | Hartford, CT | "Support for our food pantry, day center" | $5,000 |
| Healing Meals Foundation Corporation Dba Healing Meals Community Project | Bloomfield, CT | "Healthy meals for low-income neighbors" | $5,000 |
| Housing Collective Inc | Bridgeport, CT | "Advancing affordable housing access and" | $5,000 |
| Latinas & Power Corp | Essex, CT | "Latinas in leadership institute" | $5,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank New England | Manchester, CT | "Food relief program" | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ct Inc | Hartford, CT | "Community -based and big futures mento" | $5,000 |
| Real Food Ct Inc | Newtown, CT | "Farm surplus and gleaning expansion" | $5,000 |
| Seymour Oxford Food Bank Inc | Seymour, CT | "Funding to purchase fresh produce, mea" | $5,000 |
| United Way of Bergen County | Paramus, NJ | Er match uw campaign | $5,000 |
| Valley United Way | Shelton, CT | Er match uw campaign | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 419 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,049,082 | 419 |
| 2024 | $990,922 | 410 |
| 2023 | $1,169,769 | 426 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103695
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1513293
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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