WH Council OKs Nonprofits For Tax Break Program

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Several local nonprofits could see a boost in aid for various projects following the town council's recent approval of groups participating in a state tax break program.

The West Hartford Town Council June 14 unanimously voted to allow 12 local nonprofits and 15 total initiatives under their watch to be included in the state's Neighborhood Assistance Act Program.

Under that program, state grants tax breaks to companies that donate to various, approved causes and organizations.

Those approvals are necessary from a town's top elected body, in this case the West Hartford council.

The NAA is designed to encourage firms to invest in local causes, with approved tax breaks being an incentive, along with general philanthropy.

At its last meeting earlier this month, the West Hartford Town Council hosted a quick public hearing and vote on the measure.

"The town has publicized this program, like we do every year," Acting West Hartford Town Manager Rick Ledwith said before councilors June 14 regarding efforts to let businesses know about the program and what it can do.

As a result of the council vote, which was a unanimous voice vote, donations to groups like the American School for the Deaf; the Noah Webster House; The Children's Museum; and The Bridge Family Center, among others, allow for benefactors to reap corporate tax breaks from the state.

Ledwith will submit to the state Department of Revenue Services a full list of newly eligible nonprofits and will do so by July 1.

To see the full June 14 West Hartford Town Council Hearing, visit this link.

To see the resolution approved regarding this issue, visit this link and scroll to Page 46.

To see the full list of local nonprofits and projects eligible for this program, visit this link and scroll to Page 47.