Northwest Community Bank Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWinsted, Connecticut · EIN 87-2625371 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$253K
Organizations funded131
Typical grant$1,600
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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 | Lisa Partrick Community Relations O |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 Main Street, Winsted CT 06098 |
| Phone | 8603939172 |
| Foundation@nwcommunitybank.com | |
| Form and materials | Please visit the website for complete instructions on how to apply for a grant: https://nwcommunitybank.com/foundation/ Potential applicants will be required to create an account with the Foundation's Online Portal in order to submit their application materials. Applicants may be asked to detail the program for which they are requesting funding, and to explain how their proposals fit within the Foundation's core focus areas, which include: education; housing; human services; and community impact. Applicants may be asked to illustrate the impact and budget of their proposals, and may also be asked to provide proof of their qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, including IRS Letters and previously filed tax returns. |
| Deadlines | March 1st, August 30th |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation will give preference to those organizations providing services that align with the goals and communities served by Northwest Community Bank. The Foundation does not support to political organizations or candidates, religious purposes, individual endeavors, or organizations which are discriminatory in their practices. Additionally, the Foundation will not fund proposals for individuals seeking scholarships; organizations utilizing a fiscal agent; alumni or endowment campaigns; fundraising events; sports teams; advertising; lobbying; travel; and/or programs contingent on participation in religious services or adherence to religious doctrine. Organizations may apply once per grant cycle, and annual grants will not exceed $25,000 per recipient. |
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
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Connecticut YMCA | Torrington, CT | Winsted Residence | $5,250 |
| Gifts of Love Inc | Avon, CT | Student Weekend Backpack Program | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of NWCT | Salisbury, CT | Habitat For Humanity of Northwest Connecticut - North Canaan Home | $5,000 |
| KidsPlay Children's Museum Inc | Torrington, CT | KidsPlay Agency Partners: Play and Learning for All | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Project | Torrington, CT | Outreach and Prevention Education Program | $5,000 |
| FISHFriends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut | Torrington, CT | Supporting the Food Needs of our NWCT Neighbors at the FISH Food Pantry | $4,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County Inc | Winsted, CT | Granby Food Pantry | $4,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals | Litchfield, CT | Financial Aid for Mental Healthcare across Litchfield County | $3,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Hartford, CT | Basic Human Services Program: Fuel Assistance | $3,500 |
| Healing Meals Foundation Corporation | Bloomfield, CT | Nourishing Northwest Connecticut | $3,100 |
| Camp Courant Inc | Farmington, CT | Camp Courant Educational Programing | $3,000 |
| Explorations Inc | Winsted, CT | Explorations Adventure | $3,000 |
| Helping Hands Chore Service | Winsted, CT | Program Development & Capacity Building | $3,000 |
| Litchfield Ambulance Association Inc | Litchfield, CT | Radio Communication System--New Ambulance Headquarters | $3,000 |
| Litchfield Land Trust | Litchfield, CT | Boost the Caboose Restoration Project | $3,000 |
| Plumb Hill Playing Fields Inc | Litchfield, CT | Plumb Hill Playing Fields Scoreboard Rebranding | $3,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Litchfield County Inc | Bantam, CT | Fy 26 | $3,000 |
| The City of Torrington Sullivan Senior Center | Torrington, CT | Fuel for Food, Elderly Nutrition Program | $3,000 |
| The Housing Collective | Bridgeport, CT | The Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity | $3,000 |
| Thrive Farm Inc | Simsbury, CT | Hoophouse repairs and upgrades | $3,000 |
| Town of Winchester | Winsted, CT | Town of Winchester Resident Assistance Fund | $3,000 |
| Waterbury Baptist Ministries | Waterbury, CT | Waterbury Baptist Ministries Food Pantry Thanksgiving/ Christmas Distributions | $3,000 |
| Winchester Housing Partners | Winsted, CT | Batcheller School Adaptive Reuse - Affordable Housing Project | $3,000 |
| Friend to Friend Inc | East Granby, CT | Food Pantry | $2,600 |
| Brooker Memorial | Torrington, CT | Shade Equipment for Child Care Playground | $2,500 |
| Covenant to Care for Children Inc | Hartford, CT | Basic Essential Goods for Children | $2,500 |
| Focus Center For Autism Inc | Canton, CT | FOCUS Center for Autism - Fresh Start School | $2,500 |
| Hands On Hartford | Hartford, CT | Hands On Hartford Community Pantry | $2,500 |
| Harbor House of Litchfield County | Torrington, CT | Harbor House of Litchfield County | $2,500 |
| Hartford Interval House Inc | Hartford, CT | Breaking the Cycle: Intervention & Prevention at Interval House | $2,500 |
| Klingberg Family Centers Inc | New Britain, CT | The Klingberg Family Pantry | $2,500 |
| New Horizons Living Center Inc | Bristol, CT | NHLC Soup Kitchen | $2,500 |
| NWCT Adult Day Center | Litchfield, CT | Nutritious noon meal | $2,500 |
| The W L Gilbert Trust Corporation | Winsted, CT | The Yellowjacket Fund | $2,500 |
| Winsted Health Center Inc | Winsted, CT | Gilbert School Introduction to Manufacturing Curriculum | $2,500 |
| YMCA Camp Mohawk Inc | Litchfield, CT | Waterfront Shed Replacement | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Hartford, CT | Camp Chase Camp Scholarships | $2,400 |
| NAFI Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | NAFI's | $2,200 |
| Northwestern Connecticut YMCA - Winsted Branch | Winsted, CT | Rising Star Camp Scholarships | $2,200 |
| Young Women's Christian Association New Britain | New Britain, CT | Closing the Opportunity and Access Gaps in New Britain: YWCA Out of School Time Programming | $2,200 |
| Aton Forest Inc | Norfolk, CT | Haskell property, Colebrook, CT | $2,000 |
| Burlington Volunteer Fire Department | Burlington, CT | Expanded AED coverage for our First Responders | $2,000 |
| Caring for Bethlehem Inc | Bethlehem, CT | Feed Our Families: Spring 2026 | $2,000 |
| Chore Service | Salisbury, CT | Chore Service, Inc. - General Operating Request | $2,000 |
| East Granby Library Association Inc | East Granby, CT | EGPL Public Computer Upgrade | $2,000 |
| Farmington Academy Inc | Avon, CT | Montessori Model United Nations Program (MMUN) | $2,000 |
| First Congregational Church of East Windsor | East Windsor, CT | Box Lift Project | $2,000 |
| Housatonic Youth Service Bureau | Falls Village, CT | Student Assistance Program | $2,000 |
| Litchfield Historical Society | Litchfield, CT | Critical Technology Upgrades | $2,000 |
| Litchfield Performing Arts Inc | Litchfield, CT | Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search and Jazz After Work | $2,000 |
| Mental Health Connecticut | Farmington, CT | Pathways to Housing and Wellness | $2,000 |
| New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc | New Hartford, CT | Lifesaving Advanced Airway Management Tools and Training | $2,000 |
| Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts (dba Warner Theatre) | Torrington, CT | ArtsPloration | $2,000 |
| Open Door Inc | Winsted, CT | Open Door Soup Kitchen | $2,000 |
| Region 5 Dive Team | Middlebury, CT | Aed | $2,000 |
| Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc | Simsbury, CT | Ipads for Patient Care | $2,000 |
| Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement Inc | Avon, CT | Launch of Talcott Mountain Research Institute (TMRI) | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Museum Inc | West Hartford, CT | Support for Roaring Brook Nature Centers Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic | $2,000 |
| Town of East Granby - Social Services | East Granby, CT | East Granby Emergency Assistance Fund | $2,000 |
| West Hartland Volunteer Fire Department | West Hartland, CT | Portable radios with dual compatibility | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 131 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,101 | 131 |
| 2024 | $204,491 | 125 |
| 2023 | $329,600 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102255
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2625371
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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