Foundations that fund organizations in Rye, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rye nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $346K to Rye organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rye around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rye
- $346K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NH
- 32%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rye organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Longworth Trust Fbo Rye Congregational Chur | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $109K | $109K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Caroline C Levine Charitable Trust | Nashua, NH | 2 | $78K | $39K | Yes | General operating fund |
| M Thelma Crowell Tr Fbo Rye Congregational | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey | Hartford, CT | 2 | $23K | $11K | Yes | Support for the restoring reef exhibit 2024 |
| William G Scaggs Family Foundation Char Tr Uad 02-13-2023 | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For helping feed, educate, and create employment opportunit… |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | Rockport, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Support |
| Sandra and Gilbert Oken Foundation C/O Stuart Schooler | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To establish an in-residence program in cuba for young danc… |
| Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Foundation | Oro Valley, AZ | 1 | $8,400 | $8,400 | Yes | Student scholarships |
| John D McGonagle Foundation Inc | Newington, NH | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Charles R Whitney Charitable Foundation | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Contribution to Charitable Organization |
| Lemay Family Goodworks | North Hampton, NH | 1 | $6,600 | $6,600 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Eacho Family Foundation C/O Walker Management | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Staritch Foundation Inc | Saranac Lake, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Ocean education |
| Ciccolo Family Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Gateway Fund 7522-Xxxxxx00049 | Boston, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Schleyer Foundation | Rye Beach, NH | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | General |
| Match Sanderson Foundation | Rye, NH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To contribute to the rye nh fire department. |
| Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| The Phase Foundation | Germantown, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | To fund mobile spay/neuter clinics in Nicaragua. |
| Stevens Margaret L Fdn-Ima | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Swartz Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The John M Bryan Family Fund | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Stefano LA Sala Foundation Inc | Bronxville, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Charles Samdperil Humanitarian Memorial Foundation | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Aranosian Family Foundation | Warner, NH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Care for animals in nicaragua |
| The Allayne and Douglas Wick Foundation (formerly Maradele Foundation) | Gates Mills, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Love Family Foundation Incorporated | Pittsburg, PA | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | Public assistance |
| Bartko Family Charitable Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $210 | $210 | Preselected only | Nonprofit |
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 Rye, New Hampshire?
B Longworth Trust Fbo Rye Congregational Chur, Caroline C Levine Charitable Trust, M Thelma Crowell Tr Fbo Rye Congregational, Eversource Energy Foundation Inc C/O Kevin Morrissey, William G Scaggs Family Foundation Char Tr Uad 02-13-2023 and 23 others reported grants to Rye 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 Rye. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.