Private foundation · EIN 36-7675386 · Manchester, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Prosper Road 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: 15 grants paid, $403K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$403K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Youth GuidanceChicago, ILGeneral fund.$58K
TrailsAnn Arbor, MITo support trails programming throughout michigan.$50K
Braven IncChicago, ILTo help students access jobs and internships.$50K
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TXEducation.$38K
Modern Classroom ProjectWashington, DCTo equip teachers in chicago to redesign classrooms.$25K
TranscendHastings on Hudson, NYTo create equitable learning environment.$25K
OnegoalChicago, ILTo support students to graduate from college.$25K
BreakthroughAustin, TXTo support students in central texas to graduate from college.$25K
One Million DegreesChicago, ILTo accelerate community college students' progress on career pathways to economic mobility.$25K
The Dream USWashington, DCProject/program support$25K
Austin TogetherAustin, TXTo support central texas nonprofits to explore collaboration.$13K
Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteDallas, TXTo help people access the health care they need.$13K
The Arthur ProjectNew York, NYGeneral fund.$13K
Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CATo help positively impact and develop local communities into healthier places to live, work, and be.$13K
National Center for Family PhilantrophyWashington, DCEducation.$7,500

By state: Illinois 4 · Texas 4 · District of Columbia 3 · Michigan 1 · New York 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Prosper Road Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Manchester, New Hampshire, administered in care of Joan E Evans and David S Evans, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Prosper Road 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 Prosper Road Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $403K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Prosper Road Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Texas (4 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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