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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in New Hampshire: 55 foundations, $2 million in grants

55 private foundations paid 97 grants totaling $2,025,607 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in New Hampshire, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Kresge Foundation, with $330,000 in 2 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
New Hampshire
Foundations
55
Grants
97
Total granted
$2,025,607

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in New Hampshire

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI2$330,000$300,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesProject support grant to help cities develop and implement building electrification strategies.apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$250,000$250,000North Main Street FundPromise of an Equitable Futureapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA1$175,000$175,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesRevitalize the Environmentapps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE1$151,453$151,453North Main Street FundProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Summit Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC1$150,000$150,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesCommunity-driven retrofit accelerators: an inclusive and scalable building decarbonization strategyapps.irs.gov
Martini-Welch Family FoundationRaleigh, NC1$100,000$100,000Star Island CorporationTo provide financial support to build community, employ economic fiscal practices, enhance the experience of the natural environment, and maintain stewardship practices of star islandapps.irs.gov
The Henderson Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100,000$100,000North Main Street FundCampaign for a family friendly economy education fundapps.irs.gov
Wilson-Oconnor Family FoundationReston, VA1$100,000$100,000Mascoma Valley PreservationGrafton center meetinghouse historic renovation projectapps.irs.gov
Alliant Credit Union FoundationChicago, IL1$90,000$90,000DigitunityDigital divideapps.irs.gov
Tauck Family FoundationWilton, CT1$75,000$75,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesRestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY2$66,000$36,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesFor its city scale projectapps.irs.gov
The Penates FoundationSeabrook, NH2$51,000$50,000Live Free Or Die AllianceCivic/communityapps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncWestport, CT1$50,000$50,000Digitunity IncTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Jane's Trust FoundationBoston, MA1$50,000$50,000Granite State Organizing ProjectGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Endowment for Health IncConcord, NH3$37,000$25,000Granite State Organizing Project IncTo create equitable communities for all in NH by building the capacity of key nonprofits.apps.irs.gov
Arbella Insurance FoundationBoston, MA1$30,000$30,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesSocial justice initiativeapps.irs.gov
The Royal Little Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$30,000$30,000Effingham Preservation SocietySupport of daily operationsapps.irs.gov
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean FoundatiManchester, NH1$25,000$25,000Queen City Bicycle CollectiveProvide funding for a resource development managerapps.irs.gov
Equity Residential FoundationChicago, IL1$20,000$20,000Innovation Network for CommunitiesContribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan)apps.irs.gov
The Lucy & Eleanor S Upton Charitable FoundationIselin, NJ1$15,000$15,000Mascoma Valley PreservationGeneral Useapps.irs.gov
The Osgood-Hilles Charitable TrustWest Windsor, VT1$12,500$12,500Cornish Community InitiativeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons FDNIselin, NJ2$11,000$10,000Mascoma Valley PreservationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Cogswell Benevolent TrustBedford, NH1$10,000$10,000Star Island CorpHistoric preservation and infrastructure improvementsapps.irs.gov
Keene Downtown Housing CorporationKeene, NH1$10,000$10,000Monadnock Economic Development CorporationTo support the development of a dedicated loan officer position to deliver flexible financing for housing and related economic development projects in downtown keene.apps.irs.gov
Mascoma Bank FoundationLebanon, NH1$9,000$9,000Mascoma Valley PreservationHousingapps.irs.gov
Dahab Family Foundation IncBrightwaters, NY2$5,600$5,000Star Island CorporationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Claremont Savings Bank FoundationClaremont, NH1$5,000$5,000Cornish Community InitiativeThis grant will fund the renovation of the former Cornish Store into a new library and community center.apps.irs.gov
First Seacoast Community Foundation IncDover, NH1$5,000$5,000Communitively IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Palace Head Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Bethlehem ReimaginedCommunity & charitableapps.irs.gov
Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable FoundationWaltham, MA1$5,000$5,000Christmas in the CityFor donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Richard & Susan Smith Family FoundationNewton, MA1$5,000$5,000Friends of the Walpole Town LibraryLibrariesapps.irs.gov
Rosse Family Charitable Foundation IncFramingham, MA1$5,000$5,000Christmas in the CityCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationWest Roxbury, MA1$5,000$5,000Project SunapeeGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
Wye Foundation IncLighthouse Point, FL1$5,000$5,000Katie Bentley Memorial CharityDonation for underprivileged childrenapps.irs.gov
Eastern Bank FoundationWakefield, MA2$3,400$1,900Star Island CorporationExempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Bangor Savings Bank FoundationBangor, ME1$3,000$3,000Coos Economic Development CorpGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Conway Foundation IncQuogue, NY1$3,000$3,000Greater Meredith ProgramSupport operationsapps.irs.gov
JMM Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$3,000$3,000Loon Mountain Area Community FundGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA35$2,614$588Star Island CorporationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable TrustLyme, NH1$2,500$2,500Mascoma Valley PreservationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Coleman FoundationConshohocken, PA1$2,500$2,500Innovation Network for CommunitiesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Key Food Stores Foundation IncMatawan, NJ1$2,500$2,500The Walpole FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,000$2,000Star Island CorporationGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
Jean Hay Charitable FoundationLincoln, RI1$1,000$1,000Star Island CorpLifelong educationapps.irs.gov
Leopold & Ruth Friedman FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Intown ConcordCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Andover Companies Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Atkinson Lions Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Digitunity IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Timothy & Abigail Walker Lecture FDPenacook, NH1$900$900Intown ConcordSponsor community eventsapps.irs.gov
The John and Gertrude Donovan FoundationWestwood, MA1$600$600Christmas in the CityUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Crowell Family Foundation 7522-XXXXXX00058Boston, MA1$500$500Friends of Canaan VillageGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Hollis Brookline Rotary ClubPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundationsapps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationNew York, NY1$500$500Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation IncCca generalapps.irs.gov
Taylor CommunityLaconia, NH1$290$290Lakes Region Chamber of CommerceSupport of charitable organizationapps.irs.gov
American Tower Corporation Foundation IncBoston, MA1$200$200Friends of the Northern Rail TrailGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Foundation Source Charitable Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$50$50Star Island CorporationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Kresge FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHProject support grant to help cities develop and implement building electrification strategies.$300,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationNorth Main Street FundConcord, NHPromise of an Equitable Future$250,000apps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHRevitalize the Environment$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationNorth Main Street FundConcord, NHProgram support$151,453apps.irs.gov
The Summit Charitable Foundation IncInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHCommunity-driven retrofit accelerators: an inclusive and scalable building decarbonization strategy$150,000apps.irs.gov
Wilson-Oconnor Family FoundationMascoma Valley PreservationGrafton, NHGrafton center meetinghouse historic renovation project$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Henderson Family FoundationNorth Main Street FundConcord, NHCampaign for a family friendly economy education fund$100,000apps.irs.gov
Martini-Welch Family FoundationStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHTo provide financial support to build community, employ economic fiscal practices, enhance the experience of the natural environment, and maintain stewardship practices of star island$100,000apps.irs.gov
Alliant Credit Union FoundationDigitunityNorth Conway, NHDigital divide$90,000apps.irs.gov
Tauck Family FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHRestricted grant$75,000apps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncDigitunity IncNorth Conway, NHTo support general operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Jane's Trust FoundationGranite State Organizing ProjectManchester, NHGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Penates FoundationLive Free Or Die AllianceSeabrook, NHCivic/community$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHFor its city scale project$36,000apps.irs.gov
The Royal Little Family FoundationEffingham Preservation SocietyEffingham, NHSupport of daily operations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Arbella Insurance FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHSocial justice initiative$30,000apps.irs.gov
Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHFor its thermal energy networks project$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHProject support to aid the development of equitable, locally driven thermal energy systems in u.s. cities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Endowment for Health IncGranite State Organizing Project IncManchester, NHTo create equitable communities for all in NH by building the capacity of key nonprofits.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean FoundatiQueen City Bicycle CollectiveManchester, NHProvide funding for a resource development manager$25,000apps.irs.gov
Equity Residential FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHContribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan)$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Lucy & Eleanor S Upton Charitable FoundationMascoma Valley PreservationGrafton, NHGeneral Use$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Osgood-Hilles Charitable TrustCornish Community InitiativeCornish Flat, NHGeneral support$12,500apps.irs.gov
Endowment for Health IncGranite State Organizing Project IncManchester, NHTo transform the nation's early care and education system by building powerful state-based coalitions of families, early educators, and allies.$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons FDNMascoma Valley PreservationGrafton, NHGeneral use$10,000apps.irs.gov
Keene Downtown Housing CorporationMonadnock Economic Development CorporationKeene, NHTo support the development of a dedicated loan officer position to deliver flexible financing for housing and related economic development projects in downtown keene.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cogswell Benevolent TrustStar Island CorpPortsmouth, NHHistoric preservation and infrastructure improvements$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mascoma Bank FoundationMascoma Valley PreservationGrafton, NHHousing$9,000apps.irs.gov
Palace Head Foundation IncBethlehem ReimaginedBethlehem, NHCommunity & charitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable FoundationChristmas in the CitySalem, NHFor donee's exempt purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rosse Family Charitable Foundation IncChristmas in the CitySalem, NHCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
First Seacoast Community Foundation IncCommunitively IncDover, NHGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Claremont Savings Bank FoundationCornish Community InitiativeCornish Flat, NHThis grant will fund the renovation of the former Cornish Store into a new library and community center.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Richard & Susan Smith Family FoundationFriends of the Walpole Town LibraryWalpole, NHLibraries$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wye Foundation IncKatie Bentley Memorial CharitySalisbury, NHDonation for underprivileged children$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Burkehaven Family FoundationProject SunapeeSunapee, NHGeneral charitable support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Dahab Family Foundation IncStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bangor Savings Bank FoundationCoos Economic Development CorpLancaster, NHGeneral Operating Support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Conway Foundation IncGreater Meredith ProgramMeredith, NHSupport operations$3,000apps.irs.gov
JMM Charitable FoundationLoon Mountain Area Community FundLincoln, NHGeneral exempt purpose$3,000apps.irs.gov
Coleman FoundationInnovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NHUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable TrustMascoma Valley PreservationGrafton, NHGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Key Food Stores Foundation IncThe Walpole FoundationWalpole, NHCharitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
Endowment for Health IncGranite State Organizing Project IncManchester, NHTo transform the nation's early care and education system by building powerful state-based coalitions of families, early educators, and allies.$2,000apps.irs.gov
Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation IncStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHGeneral charitable$2,000apps.irs.gov
Eastern Bank FoundationStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHExempt purpose$1,900apps.irs.gov
Eastern Bank FoundationIntown ConcordConcord, NHExempt purpose$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Andover Companies Charitable FoundationAtkinson Lions Foundation IncAtkinson, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncDigitunity IncNorth Conway, NHMatching gifts$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Penates FoundationFriends of Abenaki IncWolfeboro, NHGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles E & Edna T Brundage Char Sci & Wildlife Cons FDNFriends of Canaan Village IncCanaan, NHGeneral Use$1,000apps.irs.gov
Leopold & Ruth Friedman FoundationIntown ConcordConcord, NHCharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Jean Hay Charitable FoundationStar Island CorpPortsmouth, NHLifelong education$1,000apps.irs.gov
Timothy & Abigail Walker Lecture FDIntown ConcordConcord, NHSponsor community events$900apps.irs.gov
The John and Gertrude Donovan FoundationChristmas in the CitySalem, NHUnrestricted$600apps.irs.gov
Dahab Family Foundation IncStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHCharitable$600apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHGeneral support$588apps.irs.gov
Crowell Family Foundation 7522-XXXXXX00058Friends of Canaan VillageCanaan, NHGeneral fund$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationHollis Brookline Rotary ClubHollis, NHPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationHooksett Kiwanis Foundation IncHooksett, NHCca general$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Rotary Club of Durham-Great BayDurham, NHGeneral support$358apps.irs.gov
Taylor CommunityLakes Region Chamber of CommerceLaconia, NHSupport of charitable organization$290apps.irs.gov
American Tower Corporation Foundation IncFriends of the Northern Rail TrailNew London, NHGeneral purpose$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunity Crossroads IncAtkinson, NHGeneral support$130apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGood Beginnings IncWest Lebanon, NHGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEffingham Preservation SocietyEffingham, NHGeneral support$124apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Hampshire Congress of Parents and TeachersFranklin, NHGeneral support$124apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAtkinson Womens Civic ClubAtkinson, NHGeneral support$109apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNashua N H Rotary Charity Fund IncNashua, NHGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEpping Firemens AssociationEpping, NHGeneral support$107apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLondonderry Womens ClubLondonderry, NHGeneral support$94apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBow Lake Camp Owners AssociationStrafford, NHGeneral support$68apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Walpole Town LibraryWalpole, NHGeneral support$63apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGoffstown Main Street Program IncGoffstown, NHGeneral support$60apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArts Rochester IncRochester, NHGeneral support$59apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCommunitycare of LymeLyme, NHGeneral support$59apps.irs.gov
The Foundation Source Charitable Foundation IncStar Island CorporationPortsmouth, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLisbon Lions Charities IncLisbon, NHGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLoon Mountain Area Community FundLincoln, NHGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Tuftonboro Association IncMelvin Village, NHGeneral support$39apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Northern Rail TrailNew London, NHGeneral support$35apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWentworth Economic Development Corporation IncWolfeboro, NHGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of FarmingtonFarmington, NHGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthfield Economic Development CorporationNorthfield, NHGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDover Main Street IncDover, NHGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHooksett Kiwanis Foundation IncHooksett, NHGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreater Meredith Program IncMeredith, NHGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWilton Main Street AssociationWilton, NHGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChoose Franklin IncFranklin, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Wentworth Parks and RecreationWentworth, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGranite State Organizing ProjectManchester, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHaverhill Heritage IncHaverhill, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRochester Main StreetRochester, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSocial Ventures FoundationDover, NHGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAshland Area Recreation AssociationAshland, NHGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProject SunapeeSunapee, NHGeneral support$5apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSycamore Community GardenConcord, NHGeneral support$5apps.irs.gov

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