Foundations that fund organizations in Strafford, New Hampshire
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Strafford nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $7,130 to Strafford organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Strafford around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in New Hampshire; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Strafford
- $7,130
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NH
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Strafford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arnold and Margaret Peterson Family Foundation | Balboa Island, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support of organization's activities |
| Abraham Burtman Charity Trust | Dover, NH | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | For philanthropic assistance |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $130 | $130 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 Strafford, New Hampshire?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson Family Foundation, Abraham Burtman Charity Trust, Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc reported grants to Strafford 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 Strafford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.