Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc
Historical FunderThomaston, Connecticut · EIN 06-1483909 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$814K
Organizations funded281
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,118.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Timothy Bergstrom |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 Main Street, Thomaston CT 06787 |
| Phone | 8602833725 |
| Form and materials | Written one page budget; 501C3 Determination Letter; how funds will be used |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of New Britain Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding technology advancements for the Club's Operation Impact initiative. | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bristol | Bristol, CT | To provide support for the Club's Great Futures Campaign. | $29,600 |
| Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut | Bristol, CT | Final Installment of the Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail | $25,000 |
| United Way Greater Waterbury Inc | Waterbury, CT | To provide a Platinum Sponsorship. | $15,000 |
| Landmark Community Theatre | Thomaston, CT | To provide annual support for the Theatre. | $15,000 |
| Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department | Thomaston, CT | To assist in funding the fireworks display in conjunction with the Firemen's Carnival and the Town of Thomaston's 150th Anniversary. | $10,000 |
| The Palace Theater | Waterbury, CT | To provide a Founder Corporate Sponsorship. | $10,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the expansion of the school tour program to area students. | $8,000 |
| Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | To provide half of a Better Futures Society Sponsorship in support of the school. | $7,500 |
| Holy Cross High School | Waterbury, CT | To assist in the purchase 2,000 square feet of carpet tiles, (4) tables and (30) chairs. | $7,000 |
| Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce | Bristol, CT | To provide a Corporate Sponsorship in support of the Central CT Chambers for 2026. | $7,000 |
| Warner Theatre | Torrington, CT | To provide a $5,000 sponsorship in support of Sips, Spirits & Snacks and a $1,931 Sponsorship in support of the Holiday Movie Event. | $6,931 |
| Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding repairs to the parking lot at the Barnes Nature Center. | $5,000 |
| Prudence Crandall Center Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding costs associated with services provided to victims of domestic violence in the Bristol area. | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bristol | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding the cooking program at Cambridge Park. | $5,000 |
| Prudence Crandall Center Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the costs associated with running emergency shelters. | $5,000 |
| Bristol Works Inc | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding a billboard marketing campaign. | $5,000 |
| YWCA New Britain CT | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding costs associated with the Community Health Worker training academy. | $5,000 |
| Saint Peter's - Trinity Church | Thomaston, CT | To assist in funding ceiling repairs. | $5,000 |
| Landmark Community Theatre | Thomaston, CT | To fund the purchase a of a mechanical rolling movie screen. | $5,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries Inc | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the agency's feeding programs to help the area's food insecure population. | $5,000 |
| Children's Community School | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the renewal of the KnowAtom science curriculum. | $5,000 |
| Nest | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the HELLP program. | $5,000 |
| Waterbury Promise | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the agency's emergency fund. | $5,000 |
| Mattatuck Museum | Waterbury, CT | To provide a sponsorship of the Museum's Modern Women exhibit. | $5,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Connecticut Inc | Torrington, CT | To provide a Corporate Sponsorship. | $5,000 |
| Greater Waterbury Campership Fund | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding campership's for Waterbury youth. | $5,000 |
| The Agape House Inc | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of a new commercial freezer. | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | Waterbury, CT | To provide a $2,500 sponsorship in support of the Green and Gold Gala as well as a $2,500 sponsorship in support of the Crusader Classic. | $5,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Connecticut Inc | Torrington, CT | To provide a corporate sponsorship. | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel School | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the purchase and installation of bullet proof security film for entrance doors to the church and school. | $4,771 |
| The Family Center | Bristol, CT | To assist in supporting The Family Engagement Program for (1) year which will enable children of low-income families to join a variety of… | $4,500 |
| Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps - Board of Directors | Terryville, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of a Stryker Stair Pro Stair Chair. | $4,500 |
| Plymouth Community Food Pantry | Terryville, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of milk, fresh eggs and healthy nonperishable food items to stock pantry shelves. | $4,500 |
| Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of (3) desktop and (3) laptop computers. | $4,000 |
| FRIENDSHIP SERVICE CENTER Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding operations and supplies. | $4,000 |
| Water-Oak Post 5157 Auxiliary | Watertown, CT | To assist in funding the purchase and installation of a new awning and sign. | $4,000 |
| Thomaston Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc | Thomaston, CT | To fund the purchase of safety jackets and safety vests. | $4,000 |
| Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Inc | Waterbury, CT | To assist in funding the agency's Housing Sustainability Program. | $4,000 |
| Caring for Bethlehem Inc | Bethlehem, CT | To assist in funding the town of Bethlehem's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Bronc Callahan Community Fund | Harwinton, CT | To assist in funding the Bronc Callahan Community fund to help those in need with fuel assistance. | $4,000 |
| Farmington Community Chest | Farmington, CT | To assist in funding the town of Farmington's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hartford, CT | To assist in funding emergent fuel needs in Waterbury. | $4,000 |
| Middlebury Elderly & Social Services | Middlebury, CT | To assist in funding the town of Middlebury's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Town of Wolcott | Wolcott, CT | To assist in funding the town of Wolcott's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Human Resources Agency of New Britain Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the fuel fund for the City of New Britain. | $4,000 |
| Human Resources Agency of New Britain Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the City of Bristol's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Town Of Watertown- Parks and Recreation Dept | Watertown, CT | To assist in funding Watertown Social Service's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Rotary Club of Terryville | Terryville, CT | To assist in funding the town of Plymouth/Terryville's fuel fund. | $4,000 |
| Rotary Club of Thomaston CT Inc | Thomaston, CT | To assist in funding the fuel fund for the town of Thomaston. | $4,000 |
| City of Bristol | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding bicycle refurbishment and safety equipment. | $3,900 |
| Town of Plymouth Human Services Commission | Plymouth, CT | To fund the purchase of (75) gift cards. | $3,750 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the Literacy for Economic Self-Sufficiency Program. | $3,500 |
| American Clock & Watch Museum | Bristol, CT | To assist in funding the restoration and repair of (2) windows. | $3,500 |
| Wheeler Clinic Inc | Plainville, CT | To assist in funding preventative care for underserved residents through the Mobile Family Health and Wellness van. | $3,500 |
| Coram Deo Inc | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of appliances. | $3,500 |
| New Britain Museum of American Art | New Britain, CT | To assist in funding the Access to Arts program by supporting the tours and activities for student participation. | $3,500 |
| Harwinton Ambulance Association | Harwinton, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of AEDs. | $3,500 |
| Harwinton West Side Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Harwinton, CT | To fund the purchase of structural firefighting gear. | $3,500 |
| Terryville Fire Department | Terryville, CT | To assist in funding the purchase of AEDs. | $3,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 281 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $814,339 | 281 |
| 2024 | $1,010,175 | 352 |
| 2023 | $742,849 | 232 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349100335
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1483909
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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