Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable is a private foundation in Bridgton, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$74,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,500 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,000 | 16 | $683,501 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $74,000 | 26 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 24 | $69,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newmarket Fire and Rescue | Equipment upgrades | $7,000 |
| Newmarket Community Church | Food Pantry | $6,000 |
| Seacoast School of Technology | Scholarship programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Newmarket Library | Children's reading programs | $4,000 |
| Hero Pups | Canine care | $4,000 |
| Assistance Canine Training Services (ACTS) | Training and canine care | $3,000 |
| Austin 17 House | Mentorship and activities | $3,000 |
| Epping Bible Baptist Church | Food Pantry | $3,000 |
| Newmarket Police Relief Association | Fundraising drives | $3,000 |
| Northern Light Health Foundation | Chick Family Endowment Fund | $3,000 |
| Paul Memorial Library (aka Friends of Newfields Public Library) | Children's reading programs | $3,000 |
| RaymondFremont End 68 Hours of Hunger | Food insecurity | $3,000 |
| Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels | Senior Meals | $3,000 |
| Back In Saddle Equine Therapy Center | Training and equine care | $2,000 |
| CASA of New Hampshire | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Connor's Climb Foundation | Suicide prevention education | $2,000 |
| Great Bay Services | Special needs care | $2,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) | Protecting Maine lakes | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Lakes | Protecting New Hampshire lakes | $2,000 |
| Newfields Fire and Rescue Association | Equipment upgrades | $2,000 |
| Newmarket Community Education Partnership | Social, recreational, and educational opportunities | $2,000 |
| Seacoast Eat Local | Food and farm awareness | $2,000 |
| Seacoast Mental Health Center Inc | Mental health and substance abuse services | $2,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine of New Hampshire | Health care to uninsured or underinsured families | $2,000 |
| Newfields Community Church | Food Pantry | $1,000 |
| Newfields Police Department | DARE Program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi I Marshall
- Deborah Chick-Averill
- Nicole Norris
Questions people ask
Does Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable give?
$74,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi I Marshall (Trustee), Deborah Chick-Averill (Trustee) and Nicole Norris (Trustee).
What does Herbert A & Iva B Grant Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and faith communities.