Charitable Giving May 2026

Westbury Bank Charitable Foundation – Community Grants Program (May 1, 2026 Deadline)

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Local Grants Supporting Housing, Health, Education & Youth Programs

Organization: Westbury Bank Charitable Foundation
Support Type: Charitable grants (financial)
Geographic Focus: Communities served by Westbury Bank in Wisconsin

About the Funder

The Westbury Bank Charitable Foundation was established in 2013 with a $1 million founding contribution to support the long-term health and vitality of local communities. Each year, the Foundation contributes approximately 5% of its assets to nonprofit organizations serving the areas where Westbury Bank employees and customers live and work. The Foundation is rooted in the belief that giving back is a core responsibility of a community bank.

Five Pillars, One Purpose

Grantmaking is centered on the following focus areas:

Community Development
Programs that strengthen civic life, neighborhood stability, and local infrastructure.

Affordable Housing
Initiatives that increase access to safe, attainable housing for individuals and families.

Health & Human Services
Programs supporting physical health, mental wellness, and essential human services.

Education
Educational initiatives that promote learning, opportunity, and long-term success.

Youth Programs
Programs that foster youth education, leadership, physical activity, and positive development.

Types of Support

Grant funding may be used for:

Program development
New or expanded facilities
Equipment purchases
Community-based initiatives aligned with Foundation priorities

Grantmaking Criteria

All grants are approved by a majority vote of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Applications are evaluated based on whether they:

Align with the Foundation’s five focus areas
Leverage additional community or regional resources
Produce measurable, cost-effective outcomes
Encourage collaboration between public and private sectors

Eligible Organizations

Applicants must:

Hold 501(c)(3) or other qualifying nonprofit status
Operate within Westbury Bank’s market areas
Demonstrate a need for private financial support
Show direct relevance to at least one Foundation focus area

Priority is given to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation does not fund:

Political organizations or candidates
Activities for sectarian or religious purposes
Individual endeavors
Officers, directors, or employees of Westbury Bank or its affiliates

Timeline & Review

📅 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
📅 Review Type: Board review (Spring grant cycle)
📅 Submission Method: Paper or email applications accepted