How to apply
Written grant application Contact: Deirdre Sullivan Secretary, 290 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, Ct, 8608594300, DSULLIVAN@DIME-BANK.COM Deadlines: See application deadline on our website Restrictions: Geographic area served by the dime bank
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 71 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rebuilding Together of ManchesterManchester, CT | Critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for low-income homeowners in manchester. | $15K |
| Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA | Coat and shoe distribution to children in dime's service area. | $9,000 |
| Salvation ArmyNew London, CT | Support for the emergency assistance program. | $7,500 |
| Connecticut Food ShareWallingford, CT | Funding to support mobile food pantry operations in dime's service area. | $7,500 |
| Hockanum Valley Community CouncilVernon, CT | Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic. | $7,500 |
| Martin House IncNorwich, CT | Meal expenses for clients. | $7,500 |
| New London Youth AffairsNew London, CT | Early childhood family center which addresses school readiness by supporting families' basic needs and facilitating preschool placements. | $7,500 |
| Operation FuelHartford, CT | Funds will provide emergency energy assistance grants to low-moderate income families living in new london county. | $7,500 |
| Covenant Shelter of New London IncNew London, CT | Essential shelter services for homeless individuals and families in se ct. | $6,000 |
| Salvation ArmyNew London, CT | Support for the emergency assistance program. | $6,000 |
| Thames River Community Service IncNorwich, CT | Economic security and housing stability program. | $6,000 |
| Always Home IncMystic, CT | Case management to secure housing and prevent homelessness and shelter stays. | $5,000 |
| Eastern Ct Workforce Investment BoardFranklin, CT | Summer youth employment program. | $5,000 |
| Gentle Love Diaper Pantry IncManchester, CT | Diapers and baby essentials for marginalized, low-income families. | $5,000 |
| Glenbrooke Outdoor Sports Center IncManchester, CT | Free swim lessons to 50 children from low-income households, to foster safety skills, physical fitness, and confidence. | $5,000 |
| Hope IncNew London, CT | The 377 broad st project, which seeks to transform a deteriorated property into high quality, safe, affordable housing for extremely low to… | $5,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding IncOld Lyme, CT | Support for hh wellness programs. | $5,000 |
| Housing Collective IncBridgeport, CT | Operations support for the eastern ct center for housing equity and opportunity (cheo). | $5,000 |
| Hygienic ArtNew London, CT | Summer enrichment program in collaboration with the drop in learning center. | $5,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of WesterlyWesterly, RI | Support for the food pantry. | $5,000 |
| Journey Found IncManchester, CT | People first fund which is reserved for health and safety as well as access to community programs for clients. | $5,000 |
| Madonna PlaceNorwich, CT | Critical programs that support children and families in eastern ct. | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern ConnecticutGales Ferry, CT | Gemma moran food center's emergency food programs. | $5,000 |
| Westerly Area Rest Meals (warm) CenterWesterly, RI | Funding for all vital programs and services. | $5,000 |
| Hockanum Valley Community CouncilVernon, CT | Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic. | $5,000 |
| Riverfront Children's CenterGroton, CT | Tuition assistance program. | $4,200 |
| Care and Share of East Lyme IncNiantic, CT | Purchase of food for the food pantry. | $4,000 |
| Community Health ResourcesWindsor, CT | Personalized services for children, families, and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, trauma, and homelessness. | $4,000 |
| Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT | Grants funds would support the lab school's kindergarten readiness family initiative. | $4,000 |
| Safe Futures IncNew London, CT | Victim advocate law enforcement (vale) advocate for the 2025-26 program year. | $4,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CtQuaker Hill, CT | Ucp's inclusion & advocacy program. | $4,000 |
| Advancing Connecticut Together IncHartfortd, CT | Financial empowerment initiatives in new london and east hartford. | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Veterans Legal CenterWest Haven, CT | Removing legal barriers for veterans program. | $3,500 |
| East Lyme Giving GardenEast Lyme, CT | Distribution of fresh nutritious food to se ct neighbors in need. | $3,500 |
| Thames Valley Council for Community Action IncJewett City, CT | Emergency client assistance fund. | $3,500 |
| Higher EdgeNew London, CT | College access program and the success program. | $3,000 |
| Horizons IncSouth Windham, CT | Support for weekends in the country and summer camp. | $3,000 |
| Lyman Allyn Art MuseumNew London, CT | First free saturday program with the goal to elimiate financial barriers to arts participation and provide inclusive, high-quality art educ… | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (rican)Charlestown, RI | General operating support. | $3,000 |
| Rose City Learning CenterPreston, CT | Evening career-aligned english language programming to adult learners in the norwich area. | $3,000 |
| Steps IncNew London, CT | Summer leadership and enrichment program. | $3,000 |
| Sails Up 4 CancerMystic, CT | Monetary assistance for families who are experiencing loss of income. | $3,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries IncEssex, CT | Purchase of wholesale food for distribution to residents in new london county. | $3,000 |
| Southern Rhode Island VolunteersCharlestown, RI | Independent aging services program. | $3,000 |
| The Lighthouse Voc-Ed CenterNiantic, CT | 3d printer, laptop, and essential accessories to support the development and creation of customized assistive technology tools. | $3,000 |
| Tides Family ServicesWest Warwick, RI | Basic needs support for low income families. | $3,000 |
| Children FIRST GrotonOld Lyme, CT | Assistance for families facing economic challenges in addressing needs related to the health, safety and education of children. | $2,816 |
| Yellow Farmhouse Education CenterStonington, CT | After school culinary education to elementary and middle school students in stonington, ct and westerly, ri. | $2,690 |
| Arts for Learning ConnecticutHamden, CT | Implementation of higher order thinking (hot) at the rmms school in new london. | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CT | Student programs, including field trips and science in motion (sim) traveling programs, to public school students in k-8th grade in groton… | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Rhode IslandProvidence, RI | Grant funds will provide struggling residents of dime's service area with access to affordable housing and supportive services. | $2,500 |
| LumibilityWestbrook, CT | Support for the kidstep program. | $2,500 |
| Montville Animal Welfare Initiative IncOakdale, CT | Grant funding will help ensure that the families who use the food banks have pet food and supplies | $2,500 |
| Niantic Children's MuseumNiantic, CT | Grant funding will provide approximately 318 subsidized admissions for low income families. | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics ConnecticutHamden, CT | 2025 fall sports festival/sailing regatta. | $2,500 |
| The Center a Drop-In Community Learning and Resource Center IncNew London, CT | 2025 summer enrichment program. | $2,500 |
| The Children's Museum IncWest Hartford, CT | Science achievement for all programs to schools in manchester and east hartford. | $2,500 |
| The Riseup Group IncManchester, CT | The creative & service leadership program. | $2,500 |
| Winning Ways IncBranford, CT | Financial literacy sessions. | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Radio Information SystemWindsor, CT | Audio recording services for the blind or print-challenged. | $2,000 |
By state: Connecticut 64 · Rhode Island 6 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Dime Bank Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwich, Connecticut, administered in care of John Lund, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dime Bank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written grant application Deadlines: See application deadline on our website.
How much does Dime Bank Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $282K across 71 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Dime Bank Foundation Inc give?
Connecticut (64 grants), Rhode Island (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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