Updated Nov 3, 2026
Private foundations based in Nashua, New Hampshire
6 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, holding $440M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Foundation for Hopesince 2022 | $1.6M5 grants · 2025 | $250K | Yes | $243M |
| Caroline C Levine Charitable Trsince 1995 | $99K5 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $5.5M |
| Kings Daughters Benevolent Assn | $72K10 grants · 2025 | $2,775 | Yes | $1.5M |
| F P Worthen Foundationsince 1964 | $71K20 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Yes | $1.5M |
| Nash Foundation Incsince 1988 | $56K30 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.1M |
| Nashua Historical Societysince 1959 | — | — | Preselected only | $8.1M |
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 Nashua, New Hampshire?
Our directory lists 6 private grantmaking foundations in Nashua, New Hampshire with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $440M. 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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