Foundations that fund organizations in Salem, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Salem nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $318K to Salem organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
47 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Salem around $2,575. 4 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Salem
- $318K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 47
- Typical median grant
- $2,575
- Based in NH
- 11%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Salem organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc | Bethlehem, PA | 1 | $52K | $52K | Preselected only | Warehouse/office rent expenses |
| Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation Inc | Haverhill, MA | 3 | $45K | $13K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Rogers Family Foundation C/O Gma Foundations Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Organization capacity and stability |
| The Shalini Maripuri Foundation | Windham, NH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Operations |
| Knopf Family Foundation Inc | Wakefield, MA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | For animal medical needs, feline enrichment and canine food… |
| Arthur Jr Dobles & Olive G Dobles Crut | Laconia, NH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Little ambassador program |
| Demoulas Foundation | Chelmsford, MA | 3 | $14K | $5,000 | Yes | Youth organizations; Civic, cultural & other; Schools, colleges, universities |
| Cogswell Benevolent Trust | Bedford, NH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Repair and upgrade gym floor |
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc) | Woburn, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Animal Welfare |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami C/O Howard W Kluttz | Washington, DC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating expense |
| Abare Foundation 777 Inc | Methuen, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation to animal rescue program |
| The Angell Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Preselected only | Youth |
| Mary E Brock Trust | Johnston, RI | 2 | $7,567 | $3,783 | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| The Bauman Family Foundation Inc | Stuart, FL | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Charitable - evironmental services |
| Eastern Bank Foundation | Wakefield, MA | 6 | $5,800 | $500 | Yes | Exempt purpose |
| Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation | Waltham, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For donee's exempt purpose |
| Rosse Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dr David M Milch Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,575 | $2,575 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $2,510 | $1,255 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Merrimack County Savings Bank Fdtn | Concord, NH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Fund family workshop series |
| Salem Five Charitable Foundation Inc | Salem, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Exempt purposes |
| The Andover Companies Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Yes | General support |
| Pramodchandra and Devila Shah Family Foundation | Lynnfield, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Imagine Inc C/O Sullivan Tire Co | Norwell, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | TO PROVIDE Financial Assistance to charitable organization. |
| The John and Gertrude Donovan Foundation | Westwood, MA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Karen Legotte Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 | $575 | $575 | Preselected only | To enable the donee to carryout its tax exempt purposes |
| Martin and Ann Goldstein Family Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Hosch Family Legacy Foundation | Dover, DE | 1 | $403 | $403 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Bulens Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Alan & Esther Fleder Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | To provide socks to the homeless |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Salem, New Hampshire?
The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc, Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation Inc, Rogers Family Foundation C/O Gma Foundations Inc, The Shalini Maripuri Foundation, Knopf Family Foundation Inc and 30 others reported grants to Salem 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 Salem. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.