Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in New Hampshire
209 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New Hampshire, holding $2.8B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 25 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W Haas Foundationsince 2009 | Greenland, NH | $16M56 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $168M |
| Sunshine Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Campton, NH | $14M2 grants · 2024 | $7.0M | Preselected only | $265M |
| The Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation Incsince 1999 | Hanover, NH | $13M1 grants · 2025 | $13M | Yes | $7.8M |
| P M Allen Family Foundationsince 2013 | Hanover, NH | $11M2 grants · 2024 | $5.3M | Preselected only | $97M |
| Jack Satter Foundation Trsince 2015 | Salem, NH | $6.8M53 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Krfrench Family Foundationsince 2013 | Etna, NH | $6.6M12 grants · 2025 | $500K | Preselected only | $41M |
| Endowment for Health Incsince 2001 | Concord, NH | $6.4M105 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $106M |
| Couch Family Foundationsince 2002 | Hanover, NH | $6.1M106 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $123M |
| Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation Trsince 2001 | Rye, NH | $6.1M37 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $139M |
| Emily Landecker Foundationsince 2005 | Hanover, NH | $4.2M113 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $37M |
| Edward W & Betty Knight Scripps Fdnsince 1988 | Sunapee, NH | $3.8M21 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $50M |
| Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundationsince 2022 | Portsmouth, NH | $3.0M12 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $38M |
| The Butler Foundationsince 1994 | Springfield, NH | $2.5M12 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $7.4M |
| Frank M & Olive E Gilman Foundation Incsince 1991 | West Lebanon, NH | $2.1M2 grants · 2025 | $1.1M | Preselected only | $34M |
| High Pointe Foundationsince 1999 | Plaistow, NH | $1.9M43 grants · 2025 | $17K | Yes | $20M |
| Oxford League Incsince 1997 | Seabrook, NH | $1.9M14 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Cogswell Benevolent Trustsince 1931 | Bedford, NH | $1.8M107 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $34M |
| Putnam Foundationsince 1954 | Keene, NH | $1.6M1 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Yes | $29M |
| Steele Foundation for Hopesince 2022 | Nashua, NH | $1.6M5 grants · 2025 | $250K | Yes | $422M |
| Lubbe Family Foundation 12162011since 2012 | Bethlehem, NH | $1.5M8 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Yes | $15M |
| Hjd Foundationsince 2018 | Sunapee, NH | $1.4M39 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $54M |
| Annie Rowell Intrvs Trsince 1997 | Manchester, NH | $1.2M3 grants · 2025 | $415K | Preselected only | $25M |
| Jaffe Foundationsince 1997 | Portsmouth, NH | $1.2M8 grants · 2024 | $57K | Preselected only | $27M |
| Hank and Lynn Hopeman Foundation Incsince 2008 | Sunapee, NH | $1.2M13 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $24M |
| The Penates Foundationsince 1984 | Seabrook, NH | $1.2M85 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $37M |
| Ten Fingers Foundationsince 2020 | Portsmouth, NH | $1.1M18 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Schleyer Foundation Under Declaration of Tr 12022002since 2004 | Rye Beach, NH | $964K45 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $20M |
| New Hampshire Childrens Health Foundationsince 1998 | Concord, NH | $918K34 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $31M |
| Foundation for Seacoast Healthsince 1986 | Portsmouth, NH | $908K43 grants · 2025 | $20K | Yes | $28M |
| Deka Foundationsince 2010 | Manchester, NH | $900K5 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Barrette Family Fundsince 2003 | Hanover, NH | $871K26 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family Foundationsince 2003 | Newport, NH | $810K189 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Yes | $14M |
| Edwin C Remick Test Trsince 1994 | Laconia, NH | $782K1 grants · 2024 | $782K | Preselected only | $19M |
| Mannheimer Charitable Trsince 1999 | Manchester, NH | $750K1 grants · 2025 | $750K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Arthur J R Dobles and Olive G Dobles Charitable Remaindersince 2017 | Laconia, NH | $713K46 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $10M |
| Robert B Bunker Medical School Scholarship Trustsince 2018 | Laconia, NH | $661K8 grants · 2024 | $82K | Yes | $8.9M |
| Adele Gifford Residuary Trustsince 1978 | Manchester, NH | $658K4 grants · 2024 | $164K | Preselected only | $12M |
| The Mary Gale Foundation Incsince 2003 | Manchester, NH | $656K10 grants · 2025 | $40K | Yes | $13M |
| Foss Family Foundationsince 2000 | Concord, NH | $648K21 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $8.1M |
| Helidoni Foundation Incsince 2020 | Stratham, NH | $627K13 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $7.9M |
| The Ferris Family Foundationsince 1992 | Franconia, NH | $626K42 grants · 2024 | $1,750 | Yes | $8.0M |
| Norwin S & Elizabeth N Bean Foundationsince 1966 | Manchester, NH | $609K30 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $13M |
| Anthony and Gladys Sakowich Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Tilton, NH | $605K50 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $10M |
| Walter S Quinlan Foundationsince 1961 | Warner, NH | $601K37 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $9.4M |
| Fuller Foundation Incsince 1938 | Rye Beach, NH | $599K7 grants · 2024 | $70K | Yes | $12M |
| Samuel P Hunt Foundationsince 1953 | Manchester, NH | $589K37 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $13M |
| Dorr Foundationsince 1952 | Portsmouth, NH | $513K1 grants · 2025 | $513K | Yes | $7.3M |
| John D McGonagle Foundation Incsince 2022 | Newington, NH | $508K56 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $25M |
| Isabel L Makepeace 1985 Trust Ua 130-1174600since 2004 | Manchester, NH | $459K7 grants · 2025 | $46K | Preselected only | $7.9M |
| Stephen M Ross Foundationsince 2016 | Portsmouth, NH | $396K7 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Alexander Eastman Foundationsince 1947 | Derry, NH | $386K15 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $12M |
| Amara Foundationsince 2023 | Rindge, NH | $354K22 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $12M |
| The Alexander and Linda Milley Foundationsince 2019 | Rye, NH | $350K194 grants · 2024 | $500 | Yes | $11M |
| McCormack Dosh Family Foundationsince 2022 | Bedford, NH | $170K11 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $11M |
| Skrungloo Farm Incsince 2001 | Concord, NH | $3,0001 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $14M |
| Stanton First Amendment Foundationsince 2025 | Salem, NH | — | — | Preselected only | $20M |
| Walpole Youth Baseball Foundationsince 2009 | Walpole, NH | — | — | Preselected only | $9.3M |
| Tony and Ann Ryan Family Foundationsince 2025 | Newbury, NH | — | — | Preselected only | $8.8M |
| Nashua Historical Societysince 1959 | Nashua, NH | — | — | Preselected only | $8.1M |
| National Cristina Foundation Incsince 1987 | North Conway, NH | — | — | Preselected only | $8.0M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in New Hampshire
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | New Hampshire State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateNew Hampshire State Council on the Arts | New Hampshire State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | New Hampshire Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateNew Hampshire Humanities | New Hampshire Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in New Hampshire?
Our directory lists 209 private grantmaking foundations in New Hampshire with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $2.8B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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