Foundations that fund food programs in New Hampshire
These 23 foundations made grants to food programs in New Hampshire in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Cogswell Benevolent Trust
- $12,500 to Community Kitchen Inc, Keene: $10k for coalition of food pantries & $2,500 for fall mountain food shelf
- $2,500 to New Durham Food Pantry, New Durham: Yr end support
- $2,500 to Claremont Soup Kitchen, Claremont: Soup kitchen & food pantry
How to apply: Application with copy of 501(c)(3) determination letter
Restrictions: 90% of awards have to stay in new hampshire per trust document
Mascoma Bank Foundation
- $5,000 to The Community Kitchen, Keene: Food shelf
- $2,500 to Claremont Soup Kitchen, Claremont: Food shelf
- $2,000 to Fall Mountain Friendly Meals, Alstead: Food shelf
How to apply: Applications may be submitted on the mascoma bank website and should be complete on submission.
Deadlines: Proposals are considered quarterly. Deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
Restrictions: Grants to organizations within the lending area of mascoma bank. An organization receiving funds from the foundation is eligible to submit a new application if at least 24 months has passed since they have received a donation.
Milford Hospital Association
- $20,500 to Share Outreach Inc, Milford: Unrestricted general
- $2,500 to End 68 Hours of Hunger, Milford: Unrestricted general
How to apply: See attached grant application and information
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: See attached grant application and information
Kings Daughters Benevolent Assn
- $7,337 to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Nashua: Food & supplies
- $6,054 to End 68 Hours of Hunger, Nashua: Food & supplies
How to apply: Applications should be in letter form stating the purpose for which the funds will be utilized and the amount requested.
Restrictions: Gifts and grants will be given only for specific programs benefitting children or handicapped persons.
Agnes M Lindsay Trust
- $3,000 to The Community Kitchen Inc, Keene: Food pantry/food bank
- $2,800 to The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill Inc, Bedford: Campership
How to apply: In writing, resume of organization and program, use of funds, two years of audited financial statements and irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Limited to ma, me, nh, and vt. Must be 501 (c) (3) but not a private foundation.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Farm Hack, Lee: Capacity building
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Fidelity Foundation
- $75,000 to Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, Conway: Salary support
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Frank E Kaley Tuw-Kaley Fnd
- $35,000 to Share Outreach Incorporated, Milford: Supports community programs
How to apply: Written letter from organization requesting funds
Restrictions: Educational and other charitable purposes withiin the town of milford, nh as may be designated from time to time by comittee.
New Hampshire Children's Health Foundation
- $20,000 to Grow Nashua, Nashua: For general operating support
How to apply: Formal application form
Deadlines: None currently
Restrictions: Restricted to the general mission of the foundation.
The Barker Foundation Inc
- $18,027 to Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc, Nashua: General purpose
How to apply: (1) organizations requesting aid are asked to submit a one-page concept paper for consideration. The concept paper should include a brief background statement about the organization and its purposes, an outline of the specific project or program to be supported, the total...
Deadlines: Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for review by the trustees
Restrictions: There are no restrictions by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, etc. The majority of requests are from new hampshire organizations.
The Bitty Foundation Co Day Pitney Llp
- $15,000 to End 68 Hours of Hunger, Bennington: General support
How to apply: Letter of inquiry
Deadlines: Rolling
Restrictions: The foundation makes restricted and unrestricted grants to irs section 501 (c) (3) instituions
Harvey D & Christina R Hill Charitable Trust C/O Hinkley Allen & Snyder Llp
- $14,000 to Claremont Soup Kitchen, Claremont: General support
How to apply: No standard form required, the information submitted will be reviewed
Restrictions: Limited to charitable organizations
Madelaine G Vonweber Trust Todd Fahey & William Tucker Co-Trustees
- $10,660 to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter Inc, Nashua: Operational support
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Deadline for the june grant cycle is apr 15th and deadline for the december grant cycle is oct 15th.
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Capitol Region Food Program, Concord: Human Services
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
Primemls Cares Foundation
- $5,000 to Feeding Tiny Tummies, Keene: Financial hardship
How to apply: Variable
The Mcininch Foundation C/O Nancy Mcininch
- $5,000 to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Nashua: Support of the food pantry
How to apply: A completed grant application and a tax exempt status letter-see attachment on back of tax return for grant application
Deadlines: April 15 and october 15
Restrictions: The organization must be in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the nh director of charitable trusts, the irs and the nh secretary state. In addition, the organization must be located in nh.
Claremont Savings Bank Foundation
- $4,500 to Claremont Soup Kitchen, Claremont: The grant will be used to replace the existing rooftop air conditioning system.
How to apply: One page application with general information including amount of request, proposed project, proof of 501 (c)(3) status, geographic location, clients served, and number of employees.
Deadlines: Applications must be received in May with grants awared June 15.
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501 (c)(3) and not discriminate as defined by federal criteria. Priority to the sullivan and windsor counties with secondary consideration to surrounding communities in New Hamphire and Vermont. Size of grants...
Bergeron Family Foundation
- $4,000 to End 68 Hours of Hunger, Farmington: General support
How to apply: Requests for grants should be made in writing
Deadlines: There are no deadlines
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
- $3,500 to Kearsarge Food Hub, Bradford: Matching grant
How to apply: At a minimum, a grant request should include a copy of the organization's tax exempt letter issued by the internal revenue service, it's proper name and address, a description of what the grant will be used for and whether it is a matching grant, and the amount of the request.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Tamposi Foundation
- $2,000 to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, Nashua: Unrestricted
How to apply: Written request
Henry F Hurlburt Iii Charitable Trust Debra Golder Trustee
- $1,000 to End 68 Hours of Hunger, Wolfeboro: General
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Contributions are made to religious, charitable, or educational organizations, or to worthy individuals for educational or other charitable purposes. Contributions are given only to those organizations and individuals which are located in...
John P Stabile Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter Inc, Nashua: Unrestricted
How to apply: Applicants should submit a letter requesting grant information.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Public charities & public agencies providing educational or similar services
Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation
- $1,000 to Wolfeboro Area Meals on Wheels Inc, Wolfeboro: Donation
How to apply: Letter application
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