Foundations that fund organizations in Gorham, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gorham nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $163K to Gorham organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gorham around $1,950. 3 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gorham
- $163K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,950
- Based in NH
- 27%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gorham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Frank Reavis Foundation Inc C/O Brick & Patel Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $57K | $57K | Preselected only | To promote and support the educational exempt purpose pursu… |
| Gorham Randolph Shelburne Education | Gorham, NH | 3 | $47K | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarships; Various student-focused projects; Various supporting projects |
| Endowment for Health Inc | Concord, NH | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To advance systemic change by embedding community-informed,… |
| Hidden Spring Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | For general use by the charity |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Delisi Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | Laconia, NH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support for the family center programs |
| Charles Hale & Kaaren Hale Family Foundation | Cranbury, NJ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Sandpiper Fund Inc | New Rochelle, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purpose |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Gorham, New Hampshire?
C Frank Reavis Foundation Inc C/O Brick & Patel Llp, Gorham Randolph Shelburne Education, Endowment for Health Inc, Hidden Spring Foundation, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Gorham 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 Gorham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.