Updated Nov 6, 2026
Private foundations based in Manchester, New Hampshire
46 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, holding $226M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 13 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Rowell Intrvs Trsince 1997 | $1.2M3 grants · 2025 | $415K | Preselected only | $25M |
| Deka Foundationsince 2010 | $900K5 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Mannheimer Charitable Trsince 1999 | $750K1 grants · 2025 | $750K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Adele Gifford Residuary Trustsince 1978 | $658K4 grants · 2024 | $164K | Preselected only | $12M |
| The Mary Gale Foundation Incsince 2003 | $656K10 grants · 2025 | $40K | Yes | $13M |
| Norwin S & Elizabeth N Bean Foundationsince 1966 | $609K30 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $13M |
| Samuel P Hunt Foundationsince 1953 | $589K37 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $13M |
| Isabelle Aranosian Hodgson Foundation of 2015since 2016 | $516K3 grants · 2025 | $206K | Preselected only | $6.6M |
| Cindi and Gary Singer Charitable Trustsince 2022 | $506K4 grants · 2025 | $2,750 | Preselected only | $4.6M |
| Ud Madelaine G Vonwebersince 1993 | $472K43 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $5.8M |
| Isabel L Makepeace 1985 Trust Ua 130-1174600since 2004 | $459K7 grants · 2025 | $46K | Preselected only | $7.9M |
| Benjamin Kimball Trust Uwsince 1981 | $408K9 grants · 2025 | $300 | Preselected only | $6.3M |
| Prosper Road Foundationsince 2018 | $403K15 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| John Elwyn Stone Trust Uwsince 1975 | $396K1 grants · 2025 | $396K | Preselected only | $6.8M |
| Annie L Rowell Charitable Remainder Trustsince 1998 | $381K2 grants · 2025 | $190K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| McIninch Foundationsince 1964 | $314K23 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $6.2M |
| St Marys Bank Charitable Foundationsince 2020 | $271K32 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $4.9M |
| Olin J Cochran Tr Uwsince 1979 | $233K2 grants · 2025 | $117K | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Justin Smith Morrill Scholarshipssince 2010 | $230K36 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $4.3M |
| Joseph D Loconti Foundationsince 2019 | $200K2 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $6.1M |
| Gildea-Okeefe Foundationsince 2011 | $174K1 grants · 2025 | $174K | Preselected only | $4.0M |
| Winsome Fundsince 2015 | $169K21 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Lillian Prendergast Irrv Charitable Trsince 2000 | $154K2 grants · 2025 | $77K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation Incsince 1999 | $143K18 grants · 2024 | $5,500 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| David and Rayzella Spector Tr Fundsince 2021 | $131K3 grants · 2025 | $49K | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Katharine a Heberton Charitable Trsince 2003 | $131K2 grants · 2025 | $65K | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Merrifield Woodis Irrv Trust Uasince 2002 | $119K2 grants · 2025 | $59K | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Talbott Foundationsince 2009 | $115K14 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Herbert G Abbot Testamentary Trustsince 1963 | $104K3 grants · 2024 | $26K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Arthur H Britton Testamentary Trustsince 1953 | $103K5 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| Benjamen S Cohen Trust 6017222since 1983 | $101K1 grants · 2024 | $101K | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Katharine a Heberton Scholarship Trsince 2004 | $100K14 grants · 2025 | $8,500 | Yes | $1.9M |
| Blanche a Bruce Tr Uwosince 1972 | $98K9 grants · 2024 | $4,500 | Yes | $1.9M |
| Robert S Bristol Charitable Trsince 1997 | $96K1 grants · 2025 | $96K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| The McLnich Scholarship Fundsince 1990 | $95K19 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Elizabeth Long Trust Fbo Pawssince 2013 | $95K1 grants · 2025 | $95K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Botnick Family Foundationsince 1987 | $94K13 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| Ramsaye College Scholarship Trustsince 2002 | $87K25 grants · 2025 | $3,500 | Yes | $1.6M |
| Gertrude Couch Irrev Tuw Dtd 1 19 45 Fbo Et A1since 2010 | $81K8 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Yes | $1.2M |
| William Vanderhout Tr Uisince 1994 | $80K9 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $1.3M |
| Ramsaye Medical Assistance Trustsince 2002 | $67K36 grants · 2025 | $1,353 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Walter P Irish Rvocsince 2002 | $63K2 grants · 2025 | $32K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Laurence C Campbell Memorial Trsince 1998 | $59K1 grants · 2025 | $59K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| James a Carroll Foundationsince 2005 | $58K1 grants · 2025 | $58K | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Lippy and Bette De Rocher Charitable Trustsince 2024 | $20K6 grants · 2025 | $3,200 | Yes | $2.9M |
| Gloria E Palmer Tr Fbo St Lukes Churchsince 2008 | — | — | Preselected only | $1.3M |
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 Manchester, New Hampshire?
Our directory lists 46 private grantmaking foundations in Manchester, New Hampshire with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $226M. 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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