Private foundation · EIN 06-1508286 · Danbury, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (June 1st to august 31st) and its median grant is $4,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 145 grants paid, $718K total, median $4,000. 85% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: Grants are rarely approved for : Public entities, municipalities, sectarian organizations, capital expenses, or mult-year requests. Requests from individuals or from endowments are also rarely granted.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
145
$718K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CT
85%
of grants
Deadline
See below
June 1st to august 31st
Assets
$14M

How to apply

An example of the grant application is attached to the 990-pf. These applications are available at www.unionsavings.com. They may be emailed to the foundation's email address or mailed to po box 647 danbury ct 06813-0647. Contact: Michelle Bonvicini, 225 Main Street, Danbury, Ct, 2038304200 Deadlines: June 1st to august 31st Restrictions: Grants are rarely approved for : Public entities, municipalities, sectarian organizations, capital expenses, or mult-year requests. Requests from individuals or from endowments are also rarely granted. In addition, organizations awarded a 2022 grant are not eligible to apply in 2025.

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 145 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ann's Place IncDanbury, CTExempt purposes$25K
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$25K
Danbury Student and Business ConnectionDanbury, CTExempt purposes$25K
Families Network of Western Ct IncDanbury, CTExempt purposes$20K
Reach of Western CtBrookfield, CTExempt purposes$18K
AsapValley Stream, NYExempt purposes$18K
Danbury Grassroots AcademyDanbury, CTExempt purposes$16K
The Center for Empowerment and EducationDanbury, CTExempt purposes$16K
Danbury Youth Services IncDanbury, CTExempt purposes$15K
Village Center for the ArtsNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$15K
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust IncBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$15K
Housatonic Habitat for HumanityBrookfield, CTExempt purposes$15K
Brave Enough to Fail IncNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$15K
Saint Joseph Parenting CenterStamford, CTExempt purposes$15K
Women's Business Development CouncilStamford, CTExempt purposes$15K
United Way of Western CtDanbury, CTExempt purposes$15K
Kidsplay Children's Museum IncTorrington, CTExempt purposes$13K
Danbury Hospital FoundationDanbury, CTExempt purposes$11K
Susan B Anthony Project IncTorrington, CTExempt purposes$11K
Jericho PartnershipDanbury, CTExempt purposes$10K
Family & Children's AidDanbury, CTExempt purposes$10K
BhcareNorth Haven, CTExempt purposes$10K
Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck ValleyAnsonia, CTExempt purposes$10K
Catholic Charities of Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$10K
CjrNew York, NYExempt purposes$10K
Lva School IncDanbury, CTExempt purposes$10K
Northwestern Connecticut YMCATorrington, CTExempt purposes$10K
Norwalk Housing FoundationNorwalk, CTExempt purposes$10K
Stepping Stones Museum for ChildrenNorwalk, CTExempt purposes$10K
The Center for Family JusticeBoston, MAExempt purposes$10K
The New American Dream FoundationDanbury, CTExempt purposes$10K
The Tiny Miracles FoundationDarien, CTExempt purposes$10K
Bus Industry Foundation of Western CtDanbury, CTExempt purposes$8,000
Goshen Center SchoolGoshen, CTExempt purposes$8,000
Pratt Nature CenterNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$7,650
Flanders Nature Center & Land TrustWoodbury, CTExempt purposes$7,500
Healing Meals Community ProjectWeatogue, CTExempt purposes$7,500
RvnahealthRidgefield, CTExempt purposes$7,500
WcsuDanbury, CTExempt purposes$7,500
Jane Doe No MoreNaugatuck, CTExempt purposes$7,000
McCall Center for Behavioral Health NetworkTorrington, CTExempt purposes$6,500
Newtown Youth and Family ServicesSandy Hook, CTExempt purposes$6,000
Town of Litchfield - Social Services for Their Back to School Collection (fBantam, CTExempt purposes$5,125
Operation HopeAtlanta, GAExempt purposes$5,050
Walnut Hill Community Food PantryBethel, CTExempt purposes$5,025
Camella's CupboardNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Christ Church in RoxburyBoston, MAExempt purposes$5,000
Church of Christ CongregationalNewington, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Daily Bread Food PantryDanbury, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Danbury Music Centre IncDanbury, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Filling in the BlanksNorwalk, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Fish of Nw CtTorrington, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Friend of Brookfield Senior CenterBrookfield, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Hall Neighborhood House IncBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Lifebridge Community ServicesBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Literacy Volunteers on the GreenNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Malta HouseNorwalk, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Mercy Learning CenterBridgeport, CTExempt purposes$5,000
Monroe Food PantryMonroe City, MOExempt purposes$5,000
Mvpsos Foundation IncNew Milford, CTExempt purposes$5,000

By state: Connecticut 123 · New York 6 · Massachusetts 6 · Georgia 2 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 3

About this foundation

Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Danbury, Connecticut, administered in care of Laura Szablak, 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.

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Does Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. An example of the grant application is attached to the 990-pf. com. They may be emailed to the foundation's email address or mailed to po box 647 danbury ct 06813-0647. Deadlines: June 1st to august 31st.

How much does Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $718K across 145 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Union Savings Bank Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (123 grants), New York (6 grants), Massachusetts (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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