Foundations that fund organizations in Deering, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deering nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $117K to Deering organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deering around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deering
- $117K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in NH
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deering organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Rehab for tramatized Children |
| The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation | Manchester, NH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating expense |
| Cornerstone Foundation | Elverson, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable, camp scholarships |
| Sterling Family Foundation | Bellaire, TX | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | to assist organization with offering counseling and long te… |
| The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc | Asheville, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Deering, New Hampshire?
Protein Foundation, The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation, Edwin H & Ruth B Smith Foundation, Cornerstone Foundation, Sterling Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Deering organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Deering. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.