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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 06-1507800

Dime Bank Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Norwich, CT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 71 grants and $282,206 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
See application deadline on our website
Restrictions
Geographic area served by the dime bank

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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $282,206

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $7,548,259

  • Tax year 2024

    $339,608

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $6,666,390

  • Tax year 2023

    $259,662

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $5,923,425

  • Tax year 2022

    $278,729

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $5,304,249

  • Tax year 2021

    $239,769

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $6,258,941

  • Tax year 2020

    $215,802

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $5,135,998

  • Tax year 2019

    $221,357

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $4,896,353

Grants paid in 2025

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Rebuilding Together of ManchesterManchester, CT

    Critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety improvements for low-income homeowners in manchester.

    $15,000
  2. Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA

    Coat and shoe distribution to children in dime's service area.

    $9,000
  3. Salvation ArmyNew London, CT

    Support for the emergency assistance program.

    $7,500
  4. Connecticut Food ShareWallingford, CT

    Funding to support mobile food pantry operations in dime's service area.

    $7,500
  5. Hockanum Valley Community CouncilVernon, CT

    Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic.

    $7,500
  6. Martin House IncNorwich, CT

    Meal expenses for clients.

    $7,500
  7. 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
  8. Operation FuelHartford, CT

    Funds will provide emergency energy assistance grants to low-moderate income families living in new london county.

    $7,500
  9. Covenant Shelter of New London IncNew London, CT

    Essential shelter services for homeless individuals and families in se CT.

    $6,000
  10. Salvation ArmyNew London, CT

    Support for the emergency assistance program.

    $6,000
  11. Thames River Community Service IncNorwich, CT

    Economic security and housing stability program.

    $6,000
  12. Always Home IncMystic, CT

    Case management to secure housing and prevent homelessness and shelter stays.

    $5,000
  13. Eastern CT Workforce Investment BoardFranklin, CT

    Summer youth employment program.

    $5,000
  14. Gentle Love Diaper Pantry IncManchester, CT

    Diapers and baby essentials for marginalized, low-income families.

    $5,000
  15. 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
  16. 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 low- income families.

    $5,000
  17. High Hopes Therapeutic Riding IncOld Lyme, CT

    Support for HH wellness programs.

    $5,000
  18. Housing Collective IncBridgeport, CT

    Operations support for the eastern CT center for housing equity and opportunity (cheo).

    $5,000
  19. Hygienic ArtNew London, CT

    Summer enrichment program in collaboration with the drop in learning center.

    $5,000
  20. Jonnycake Center of WesterlyWesterly, RI

    Support for the food pantry.

    $5,000
  21. 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
  22. Madonna PlaceNorwich, CT

    Critical programs that support children and families in eastern CT.

    $5,000
  23. United Way of Southeastern ConnecticutGales Ferry, CT

    Gemma moran food center's emergency food programs.

    $5,000
  24. Westerly Area Rest Meals (warm) CenterWesterly, RI

    Funding for all vital programs and services.

    $5,000
  25. Hockanum Valley Community CouncilVernon, CT

    Funding is requested in support of the outpatient mental health and substance abuse clinic.

    $5,000
  26. Riverfront Children's CenterGroton, CT

    Tuition assistance program.

    $4,200
  27. Care and Share of East Lyme IncNiantic, CT

    Purchase of food for the food pantry.

    $4,000
  28. Community Health ResourcesWindsor, CT

    Personalized services for children, families, and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, trauma, and homelessness.

    $4,000
  29. Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT

    Grants funds would support the lab school's kindergarten readiness family initiative.

    $4,000
  30. Safe Futures IncNew London, CT

    Victim advocate law enforcement (vale) advocate for the 2025-26 program year.

    $4,000
  31. United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CTQuaker Hill, CT

    Ucp's inclusion & advocacy program.

    $4,000
  32. Advancing Connecticut Together IncHartford, CT

    Financial empowerment initiatives in new london and east hartford.

    $3,500
  33. Connecticut Veterans Legal CenterWest Haven, CT

    Removing legal barriers for veterans program.

    $3,500
  34. East Lyme Giving GardenEast Lyme, CT

    Distribution of fresh nutritious food to se CT neighbors in need.

    $3,500
  35. Thames Valley Council for Community Action IncJewett City, CT

    Emergency client assistance fund.

    $3,500
  36. Higher EdgeNew London, CT

    College access program and the success program.

    $3,000
  37. Horizons IncSouth Windham, CT

    Support for weekends in the country and summer camp.

    $3,000
  38. 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 education for families.

    $3,000
  39. Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (rican)Charlestown, RI

    General operating support.

    $3,000
  40. Rose City Learning CenterPreston, CT

    Evening career-aligned english language programming to adult learners in the norwich area.

    $3,000
  41. Steps IncNew London, CT

    Summer leadership and enrichment program.

    $3,000
  42. Sails Up 4 CancerMystic, CT

    Monetary assistance for families who are experiencing loss of income.

    $3,000
  43. Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries IncEssex, CT

    Purchase of wholesale food for distribution to residents in new london county.

    $3,000
  44. Southern Rhode Island VolunteersCharlestown, RI

    Independent aging services program.

    $3,000
  45. 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
  46. Tides Family ServicesWest Warwick, RI

    Basic needs support for low income families.

    $3,000
  47. 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
  48. Yellow Farmhouse Education CenterStonington, CT

    After school culinary education to elementary and middle school students in stonington, CT and westerly, ri.

    $2,690
  49. Arts for Learning ConnecticutHamden, CT

    Implementation of higher order thinking (hot) at the RMMS school in new london.

    $2,500
  50. 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 and new london.

    $2,500
  51. 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
  52. LumibilityWestbrook, CT

    Support for the kidstep program.

    $2,500
  53. 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
  54. Niantic Children's MuseumNiantic, CT

    Grant funding will provide approximately 318 subsidized admissions for low income families.

    $2,500
  55. Special Olympics ConnecticutHamden, CT

    2025 fall sports festival/sailing regatta.

    $2,500
  56. The Center A Drop-In Community Learning and Resource Center IncNew London, CT

    2025 summer enrichment program.

    $2,500
  57. The Children's Museum IncSimsbury, CT

    Science achievement for all programs to schools in manchester and east hartford.

    $2,500
  58. The Riseup Group IncManchester, CT

    The creative & service leadership program.

    $2,500
  59. Winning Ways IncBranford, CT

    Financial literacy sessions.

    $2,500
  60. Connecticut Radio Information SystemWindsor, CT

    Audio recording services for the blind or print-challenged.

    $2,000
  61. Eastern CT Symphony OrchestraNew London, CT

    Foster, promote, and increase the musical knowledge and appreciation of the general public

    $2,000
  62. Franklin Cemetary Association IncNorth Franklin, CT

    Placement of a roadside historical marker at the plains cemetery ancient burying grounds, in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary.

    $2,000
  63. Outside PerspectivesNew Hartford, CT

    Journey of growth outdoor education series for 1520 norwich-area youth in the 20252026 school year.

    $2,000
  64. Southeastern CT Robotics IncGroton, CT

    Funding will give youth of new london county access to technology in a safe place.

    $2,000
  65. Southeastern Regional Action Council (serac)Norwich, CT

    Programs and advocacy to help communities reduce the impact of substance use, problem gambling, and mental health-related issues.

    $2,000
  66. Spark MakerspaceNew London, CT

    Funding to support their keeping education affordable initiative.

    $2,000
  67. Uncas Health DistrictNorwich, CT

    Training for teachers, students, and community members in effective, life-saving, bleeding control techniques.

    $2,000
  68. Eastern Connecticut BalletEast Lyme, CT

    Support for the nutcracker free schoolchildren's performances.

    $1,500
  69. Norwich Housing AuthorityNorwich, CT

    Partial funding for the cost of providing a part-time resident services coordinator.

    $1,500
  70. Bikes for KidsCenterbrook, CT

    Helmets and locks for kids who receive bikes in dime's service area.

    $1,000
  71. Read to Grow IncBranford, CT

    Support for the bookmobile.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services8 grants $33,70022% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter4 grants $23,50015% of the total
  3. Arts and culture7 grants $17,69011% of the total
  4. Education7 grants $17,50011% of the total
  5. Community development3 grants $16,00010% of the total
  6. Mental health2 grants $11,5007% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $35,50023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut64 grants $251,706
  2. Rhode Island6 grants $21,500
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $9,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nicholas CaplansonPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • John LundVICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Deirdre SullivanSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr Mark E TramontozziDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lee-Ann GomesDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steven L BokoffDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Peter ManeriDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bonnie StewartDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul MaxfieldDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jenny WronowskiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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