Ives Bank Foundation

Ives Bank Foundation
Women's Mentoring Network

Supporting our community by contributing to the organizations that are an essential part of our daily lives.

As a Connecticut community bank, we are proud to support our local communities. 

The Ives Bank Foundation awarded $301,350 to 113 organizations in 21 communities in 2023. These grants represent a 9% increase over 2022 grants making this the foundations largest award year to date. We are proud to support these outstanding organizations. These agencies address many critical needs in the areas of Affordable Housing, Arts and Culture, Community Service and Economic Development, Education and Health and Human Service.

The Ives Bank is proud of our commitment to provide financial support to organizations vital to the well-being, growth and prosperity in the communities we serve. The emphasis of our donations was in the areas of food insecurity, housing and mental health.

We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to these outstanding agencies, their staff and volunteers. They work tirelessly every day to ensure that our communities are better places to live and work. Individuals and families can reach out to agencies when in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen our local communities by providing grants to organizations that are vital to the well-being, growth and prosperity of the places in which we live and work. Since its inception in 2004, the Foundation has donated over $3 million to area non-profit organizations.

The Ives Bank Foundation was established to provide grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in five primary areas:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Arts & Culture
  • Community & Economic Development
  • Education
  • Health & Human Services

The Foundation Grants Committee meets once a year to review requests. Awards are made to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. The 2024 Foundation Grant Application will be available in the summer of 2024. Any organization interested in being considered should review the Foundation Guidelines and Instructions listed on the grant request form.

The 2024 SBD Foundation grant application is now closed.

Past Foundation Recipients
We're thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of our Foundation grants! These inspiring organizations have been chosen for their hard work and ingenuity in making their communities better. Join us in recognizing their achievements and wishing them success! 
 
 

 

 

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