Private foundation · EIN 02-0519852 · Etna, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mt Roeschmore Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $10K. 54% of grants stayed in New Hampshire.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
41
$1.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NH
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

41 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Precision MuseumWindsor, VTGeneral purpose$305K
Opera NorthLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$126K
University of RedlandsRedlands, CAGeneral purpose$112K
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHGeneral purpose$103K
Mascoma Community HealthcareCanaan, NHGeneral purpose$54K
Ava Gallery & Art CenterLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$46K
Northern StageWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$40K
Dartmouth-HitchcockLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$33K
ClifWaterbury Center, VTGeneral purpose$30K
New Hampshire Public RadioConcord, NHGeneral purpose$18K
New London Barn PlayhouseNew London, NHGeneral purpose$12K
Hanover ConservancyHanover, NHGeneral purpose$11K
JnscWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$10K
Lebanon Opera HouseLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$10K
Matilda Joslyn Gage FoundationFayetteville, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Nh Democracy FundPortsmouth, NHGeneral purpose$10K
Pine Park AssociationHanover, NHGeneral purpose$10K
Singing SolutionsSyracuse, NYGeneral purpose$10K
The Frost PlaceFranconia, NHGeneral purpose$10K
Town of Canaan - Meeting HouseCanaan, NHGeneral purpose$10K
University of CaBerkeley, CAGeneral purpose$10K
Upper Valley Land TrustHanover, NHGeneral purpose$10K
Montshire MusuemNorwich, VTGeneral purpose$6,500
Upper Valley HavenWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$6,000
Hanover Rotary CharitiesHanover, NHGeneral purpose$5,000
Twin Pines Housing TrustWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$5,000
Upper Valley Music CenterLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$5,000
West Central Behavioral HealthLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$5,000
Grafton Senior Citizens CenterLebanon, NHGeneral purpose$2,500
New Hampshire Lakes AssociationConcord, NHGeneral purpose$2,500
Vermont Public RadioColchester, VTGeneral purpose$2,500
Visiting Nurse Alliance of Vt and NhWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$2,000
Finding Our StrideNorwich, VTGeneral purpose$1,000
Habitat for HumanityWhite River Junction, VTGeneral purpose$1,000
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral purpose$1,000
United WayManchester, NHGeneral purpose$1,000
Upper Valley BaroqueHanover, NHGeneral purpose$1,000
Upper Valley Trail AllianceNorwich, VTGeneral purpose$1,000
Spnh ForestsConcord, NHGeneral purpose$325
Rails to Trails ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral purpose$300
Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral purpose$75

By state: New Hampshire 22 · Vermont 12 · California 3 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Mt Roeschmore Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Etna, New Hampshire, administered in care of Frederick & Linda Roesch, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Mt Roeschmore Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 41 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give?

New Hampshire (22 grants), Vermont (12 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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