The Union Savings Bank Foundation is committed to making an impact to
non-profit organizations that focus their efforts on providing programs that educate and enrich the communities we serve.
How We Give
$542,050
In support of organizations in 2024
$5,748,000
Granted since its inception
83
Non-profit organizations supported in 2024
The USB Foundation was established in 1998 to provide the bank with an additional avenue to give back to needed initiatives, programs and causes that enhance the lives of our neighbors. The USB Foundation specifically provides funding to programs that educate, transform and enhance the communities we serve. At the end of 2024, the USB Foundation had assets of nearly
$12 million and is now positioned for greater impact in our communities.
Grant Application Period is Now Open
The 2025 USB Foundation grant cycle will consider applications in support of educational programs in the communities we serve.
The cycle is open from March 1 through April 1, 2025.
Have Questions? Please contact us.
Union Savings Bank Foundation Awarded $300,000 to
31 Local Organizations in 2024
The USB Foundation proudly presented Danbury Students and Business Connection with a $25,000 grant in support of growing and sustaining their mentorship program. Pictured left to right are Michelle King, USB corporate secretary and DSABC mentor, Alexis Koukos, DSABC executive director, Michele Bonvicini, USB Foundation executive director and Melissa List, USB human resources generalist and DSABC mentor.
2024 USB Foundation Grant Recipients
Association of Religious Communities, Inc. (ARC)
Bedrock Credit America, Inc.
Brave Enough To Fail
Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc.
Brookfield Craft Center, Inc.
Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut
Danbury Music Centre, Inc.
Danbury Students and Business Connection
Domestic Violence Crisis Center
Family & Children’s Aid, Inc.
Five Ducks Foundation
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
FOCUS Center for Autism – Fresh Start School
HoopHavenCT- Trust the Process
Jericho Partnership, Inc.
Malta House
McCall Center for Behavioral Health
Newtown Youth and Family Services
NICE INC
Reach Western CT
Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts, Inc.
Robotics and Beyond
RVNAhealth
SCORE Western CT
Susan B. Anthony Project, Inc.
The Salvation Army
The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF)
Waterbury Arc
Waterbury Youth Services, Inc. (WYS)
Women’s Business Development Council
WorkspaceCT
Our Featured Programs
USB Teachers' Closet
Together with our employees and customers, we’re providing supplies to students at schools in the communities we serve.
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Share the Love of Reading
Thousands of books have been donated to children in local communities through our annual Share the Love of Reading program.
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USB Gives Back
USB employees collaborate to give back to organizations and causes that mean the most to them.
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Financial Literacy
Through ongoing events, programs and the FutureTrack Love to Save blog, we’re bringing financial literacy to all.
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