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
$721,550
In support of organizations in 2025
$6,470,000
Granted since its inception
84
Non-profit organizations supported in 2025
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 Closed
The 2025 USB Foundation grant period is currently closed.
Check back after March 1, 2026 for more information about the next application cycle.
Have Questions? Please contact us.
2025 USB Foundation Grants
The Union Savings Bank Foundation awarded $560,000 to 61 local organizations which included support of 53 non-profit educational programs for a total of $520,000 and an additional $40, 000 to 8 food pantries serving the food insecurity needs in our communities.
After School Arts Program, Inc. (ASAP!)
Ann’s Place Inc.
Bedrock Credit America Inc.
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Brave Enough to Fail
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc., dba Building Neighborhoods Together
Bristol Adult Resource Center
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc
CJR, Inc.
Danbury Grassroots Academy, Inc.
Danbury Music Centre, Inc.
Danbury Students and Business Connection
Danbury Youth Services, Inc.
Families Network of Western CT
Family & Children’s Aid
Five Ducks Foundation
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Friends of the Roxbury Library, Inc.
Hall Neighborhood House Inc.
Housatonic Habitat for Humanity
Jane Doe No More, Inc.
Jericho Partnership, Inc.
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County
KidsPlay Children’s Museum Inc.
Life Health and Wellness Center
LifeBridge Community Services
Literacy Volunteers on the Green
LVA School Inc.
Malta House
Maria Seymour Brooker Memorial
McCall Behavioral Health Network
Mercy Learning Center – (Bridgeport)
MVPSOS Foundation, Inc.
Newtown Community Center
Newtown Youth and Family Services
Northwest Conservation District
Northwest CT YMCA
Norwalk Housing Foundation
Pratt Nature Center
Reach Western CT
RVNAhealth
Saint Joseph Parenting Center
SCORE Association – Western Connecticut Chapter
SCORE Association – Fairfield County Chapter
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Susan B. Anthony Project, Inc.
The Center for Empowerment and Education
The Center for Family Justice, Inc.
The Salvation Army
The Tiny Miracles Foundation
Village Center for the Arts
Women’s Business Development Council
The following food pantries each received $5,000 in grants:
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FISH of NW CT
Monroe Food Pantry
Square Up for Others
Walnut Hill Community Food Pantry
Open Doors
Camella’s Cupboard
Salvation Army of Waterbury
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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