Foundations that fund organizations in Lancaster, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lancaster nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $184K to Lancaster organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lancaster around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lancaster
- $184K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NH
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lancaster organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Theory Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Affordable housing project |
| Hattie E O'Brion Trust | Dallas, TX | 2 | $42K | $21K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support community agriculture program educating, inspiri… |
| New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation | Concord, NH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | For general operating support |
| Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation | River Forest, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Animal protection and welfare |
| Madelaine G Vonweber Trust Todd Fahey & William Tucker Co-Trustees | Manchester, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operational support |
| Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami C/O Howard W Kluttz | Washington, DC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating expense |
| Cogswell Benevolent Trust | Bedford, NH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Daily operation of community center and food pantry |
| Nodar Special Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Bangor Savings Bank Foundation | Bangor, ME | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Agnes M Lindsay Trust | Chelmsford, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Campership |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Yes | Lancaster new hampshire; Support for the project homebound program |
| The Stickney Educational Trust | Twin Mountain, NH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Edu |
| Slim Baker Foundation for Outdoor Education Inc | Bristol, NH | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Preselected only | Youth Summer Program |
| The Groveton Foundation Inc | Groveton, NH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Golf tournament sponsorship |
| Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | To further program services |
| Alden H Vose Foundation Inc | Randolph, NJ | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Cash donation |
| David Dana Foundation | Sylvania, OH | 1 | — | Preselected only | General |
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 Lancaster, New Hampshire?
Working Theory Foundation, Hattie E O'Brion Trust, Anderson-Rogers Foundation Inc, New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation, Lynne Cooper Harvey Foundation and 13 others reported grants to Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.