Foundations that fund organizations in Nelson, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nelson nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $62K to Nelson organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nelson around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nelson
- $62K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NH
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nelson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Private Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purpose |
| Madelaine G Vonweber Trust Todd Fahey & William Tucker Co-Trustees | Manchester, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operational support |
| The Memton Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Willie & Lisa Bullock Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
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 Nelson, New Hampshire?
Mae Private Foundation, Madelaine G Vonweber Trust Todd Fahey & William Tucker Co-Trustees, The Memton Fund Inc, Willie & Lisa Bullock Foundation reported grants to Nelson 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 Nelson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.