Funding search · EIN 061483909 · Thomaston, CT

Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

1,112
grants reported
$3.3M
total given
2022–2025
filing years
$2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Friends of the Thomaston Opera House4 grants · $161,597
  • Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut12 grants · $149,050
  • Boys & Girls Club of Bristol9 grants · $111,750
  • Landmark Community Theatre10 grants · $96,150
  • Boys & Girls Club of New Britain3 grants · $73,000
  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury8 grants · $64,700
  • Children'S Community School10 grants · $58,318
  • United Way of Greater Waterbury8 grants · $52,600
  • Warner Theatre8 grants · $52,576
  • The Salvation Army18 grants · $51,400

Giving over time

$731,371
2022
$742,849
2023
$1.0M
2024
$813,139
2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 1,112 grants.

  • $150,000

    Friends of the Thomaston Opera House · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the ongoing renovations to the Thomaston Opera House.

  • $75,000

    Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut · Bristol, CT · 2023

    To assist in funding the Wallace Barnes Universally Accessible Nature Trail.

  • $50,000

    Boys & Girls Club of New Britain · New Britain, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding technology advancements for the Club's Operation Impact initiative.

  • $30,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To provide support for the Club's Great Futures Campaign.

  • $30,000

    Bristol Hospital Foundation · Bristol, CT · 2022

    To provide funding for support of the Capital Campaign for Bristol Hospital's Emergency Center.

  • $29,600

    Boys & Girls Club of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To provide support for the Club's Great Futures Campaign.

  • $25,000

    Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut · Bristol, CT · 2025

    Final Installment of the Wallace Barnes Accessible Nature Trail

  • $25,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding afterschool programs.

  • $25,000

    Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the Wallace Barnes Universally Accessible Nature Trail.

  • $25,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To provide funding in support of the Club's after-school programming.

  • $20,000

    Boys & Girls Club of New Britain · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To provide funding to assist with the Club's afterschool programming.

  • $20,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2022

    To provide an annual sponsorship in support of Club programming and activities.

  • $20,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2022

    To provide an annual sponsorship iTo provide an annual sponsorship in support of Club programming and activities.n support of Club programming and activities.

  • $20,000

    St Marys Hospital Foundation · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To provide the final installment for the Saint Mary's Hospital Together Effect Capital Campaign.

  • $15,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2025

    To provide annual support for the Theatre.

  • $15,000

    United Way Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To provide a Platinum Sponsorship.

  • $15,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To provide annual support for the theatre.

  • $15,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To provide annual support.

  • $15,000

    United Way of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To provide a Platinum Corporate Sponsorship.

  • $15,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2023

    To provide general support to the mission and operations of Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House.

  • $15,000

    United Way of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    Since 1942, United Way of Greater Waterbury has leveraged its active volunteer leadership, deep subject-matter expertise and strong fundraising skills to positively impact the quality of life in our 10-town area, which read all
  • $15,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2022

    To provide general support to the mission and operations of Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House.

  • $12,500

    Warner Theatre · Torrington, CT · 2024

    To make the final installment on the Foundation's commitment to the reimagine campaign.

  • $12,500

    Warner Theatre · Torrington, CT · 2023

    To support the Warner Theatre's transition through Covid.

  • $12,500

    Warner Theatre · Torrington, CT · 2023

    To continue the Bank's commitment in support of the Theatre's "Reimagining Campaign."

  • $10,000

    The Palace Theater · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To provide a Founder Corporate Sponsorship.

  • $10,000

    Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department · Thomaston, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the fireworks display in conjunction with the Firemen's Carnival and the Town of Thomaston's 150th Anniversary.

  • $10,000

    Main Street Community Foundation · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the project for the 2024 Cocktails @ Eight beneficiary, BARC with their greenhouse renovation.

  • $10,000

    Ywca New Britain Ct · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To fund gym improvements including the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard, portable bleachers and benches.

  • $10,000

    Brian'S Angels Homeless Outreach · Bristol, CT · 2023

    Unrestricted

  • $10,000

    Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    Unrestricted

  • $10,000

    Susan B Anthony Project · Torrington, CT · 2023

    Unrestricted

  • $8,168

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    To fund the purchase and installation of updates to secure the exterior of the school and update the alarm system.

  • $8,000

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the expansion of the school tour program to area students.

  • $8,000

    The Arc of Litchfield County · Torrington, CT · 2022

    To provide funding for the outdoor space at LARC's new Autism Resource Center.

  • $7,964

    Holy Cross High School · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase and installation of (2) backboards.

  • $7,875

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the expansion of the school tour program to area students.

  • $7,500

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To provide half of a Better Futures Society Sponsorship in support of the school.

  • $7,500

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To provide annual support for the school.

  • $7,500

    The Palace Theater · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To provide annual support to the Theater.

  • $7,500

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    The most critical of funds this year would be for operating support. As in previous years, the pandemic has not allowed us to have special events to raise money for the school , year, we predict the same for the coming read all
  • $7,500

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    The most critical of funds this year and every year, would be for operating support. After being at 31 Wolcott Street for 45 years, we relocated over the summer to our new home at 23 John Street. This unexpected move an read all
  • $7,500

    The Palace Theater · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    The purpose of the grant is to support the Palace Theater and its mission is to preserve and operate the historic Theater as a performing arts center and community gathering place that provides a focal point of cultural read all
  • $7,500

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To provide support for the school with a Better Futures Society Sponsorship.

  • $7,097

    Friends of the Thomaston Opera House · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To fund the cost of professional riggers to install the house lighting truss and speaker arrays.

  • $7,000

    Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To provide a Corporate Sponsorship in support of the Central CT Chambers for 2026.

  • $7,000

    Holy Cross High School · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in the purchase 2,000 square feet of carpet tiles, (4) tables and (30) chairs.

  • $7,000

    Waterbury Regional Chamber · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To provide the following 2024 sponsorships:$1,500 Malcom Baldrige$3,000 Annual Meeting$2,500 Mayoral Luncheon

  • $6,931

    Warner Theatre · Torrington, CT · 2025

    To provide a $5,000 sponsorship in support of Sips, Spirits & Snacks and a $1,931 Sponsorship in support of the Holiday Movie Event.

  • $6,675

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    To assist in funding the expansion of the school tour program to area students.

  • $6,000

    Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the agency's feeding programs to help the area's food insecure population.

  • $6,000

    Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding reading materials and licensing.

  • $6,000

    Plymouth Community Food Pantry · Terryville, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase of milk, fresh eggs and healthy nonperishable food items to stock pantry shelves.

  • $6,000

    Thomaston Volunteer Ambulance Corps · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To fund the purchase of (1) LUCAS device.

  • $6,000

    United Way of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase and installation of a new walk-in freezer

  • $6,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2022

    To assist in funding the purchase and installation of a security system for the Center St. property.

  • $5,950

    East Farmington Volunteer Fire Department · Farmington, CT · 2022

    To fund the purchase of 2 AEDs and 2 LSCUs with carrying cases.

  • $5,825

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To assist in funding the extended school tour program for students from area public schools.

  • $5,766

    Wellspring · Bethlehem, CT · 2022

    To fund the purchase of (1) new SMART board and wall mounting hardware.

  • $5,750

    Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2023

    To assist in funding the Adult Literacy Program for 20223/2024.

  • $5,500

    Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To assist in funding the purchase of food and supplies needed to continue GWIM's feeding program.

  • $5,500

    Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury · Waterbury, CT · 2022

    To assist in funding the Adult Literacy Program for 2022/2023, including salaries, materials and license renewals.

  • $5,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the cooking program at Cambridge Park.

  • $5,000

    Bristol Works · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding a billboard marketing campaign.

  • $5,000

    Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Connecticut · Torrington, CT · 2025

    To provide a Corporate Sponsorship.

  • $5,000

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the renewal of the KnowAtom science curriculum.

  • $5,000

    Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding repairs to the parking lot at the Barnes Nature Center.

  • $5,000

    Greater Waterbury Campership Fund · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding campership's for Waterbury youth.

  • $5,000

    Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the agency's feeding programs to help the area's food insecure population.

  • $5,000

    Holy Cross High School · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    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

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2025

    To fund the purchase a of a mechanical rolling movie screen.

  • $5,000

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To provide a sponsorship of the Museum's Modern Women exhibit.

  • $5,000

    Nest · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the HELLP program.

  • $5,000

    Prudence Crandall Center · New Britain, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the costs associated with running emergency shelters.

  • $5,000

    Prudence Crandall Center · New Britain, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding costs associated with services provided to victims of domestic violence in the Bristol area.

  • $5,000

    Saint Peter'S - Trinity Church · Thomaston, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding ceiling repairs.

  • $5,000

    The Agape House · Bristol, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the purchase of a new commercial freezer.

  • $5,000

    United Way of Northwest Connecticut · Torrington, CT · 2025

    To provide a corporate sponsorship.

  • $5,000

    Waterbury Promise · Waterbury, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding the agency's emergency fund.

  • $5,000

    Ywca New Britain Ct · New Britain, CT · 2025

    To assist in funding costs associated with the Community Health Worker training academy.

  • $5,000

    Brass City Rescue Alliance · Middlebury, CT · 2024

    To assist in outfitting a van for rescue and adoption animals.

  • $5,000

    Bristol Works · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the agency's marketing campaign.

  • $5,000

    Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To provide annual support for the Central CT Chambers of Commerce.

  • $5,000

    Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Connecticut · Torrington, CT · 2024

    To provide an annual corporate sponsorship of the Chamber of NW CT.

  • $5,000

    Children'S Community School · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase of the KnowAtom science curriculum.

  • $5,000

    City of Bristol · Bristol, CT · 2024

    To further assist in funding the purchase of full equipment and uniform items for cadets.

  • $5,000

    Fishfriends in Service To Humanity of Northwestern Ct · Torrington, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the housing, feeding and wellness programs offered through the shelter's case management and food pantry.

  • $5,000

    Five Points Center for the Visual Arts · Torrington, CT · 2024

    To provide the final installment of the Foundation's $25,000 commitment.

  • $5,000

    Friendship Service Center · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase of food and supplies to provide to the agency's clients.

  • $5,000

    Greater Waterbury Campership Fund · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding campership's for Waterbury youth.

  • $5,000

    Landmark Community Theatre · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase of Spektrix ticketing and marketing software.

  • $5,000

    Mattatuck Museum · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To provide a sponsorship of the Museum's Poskas exhibit.

  • $5,000

    Meriden-New Britain-Berlin Ymca · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To provide a sponsorship of the Endless Summer Event XIV " A Red Carpet Affair".

  • $5,000

    Nest · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To fund the costs associated with running the Community Building and Empowerment program.

  • $5,000

    Nest · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the Homeownership, Education and Loss Prevention Program.

  • $5,000

    Nest · Waterbury, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the Homeownership Education and Loss Prevention Program (HELPP).

  • $5,000

    New Horizons · Unionville, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the purchase of a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

  • $5,000

    Polish American Foundation of Connecticut · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To provide a Platinum Sponsorship of the 11th Annual Little Poland Festival.

  • $5,000

    Prudence Crandall Center · New Britain, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the counseling and housing services provided to victims of domestic violence in the Bristol area.

  • $5,000

    Railroad Museum of New England · Thomaston, CT · 2024

    To assist in funding the restoration of the gable end brackets on the Thomaston Train Station.

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