Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Laconia, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $328,560 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$328,560
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$989,936
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $272,885 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $272,885 | 180 | $920,386 |
| 2024 | $328,560 | 49 | $989,936 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of New Hampshire 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 527-5052, marketing@bnh.bank |
| What to submit | Applications must be made online on the Bank of New Hampshire's website, at: https://bnh.bank/about/banking-on-kindness/ Applicants will be asked to provide the following materials with their application: donation request letter; operating budget; a list of the applicant's Board of Directors; a copy of the applicant's most recent annual report; any applicable deliverables; and any other materials that are relevant to the application. |
| Deadlines | December 31; March 31; June 30; and September 30. |
| Restrictions | Our Banking on Kindness Initiative is dedicated to leveraging our team and finances to better the communities where we live, work and play. We are about more than just cutting checks; we're about getting out in our communities and supporting the organizations that are making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We're focusing on Affordable Housing in 2025. The Contributions Committee will give priority to organizations and/or projects/programs that align with this current focus. The Bank of New Hampshire Contributions Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review applications for donations from organizations throughout the state. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 46 | $323,460 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,600 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hampshire | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Laconia School District | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lakes Region Community Developers | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Lantos Foundation | Activist Artist Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Affordable Housing Education and Development Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Concord Coalition to End Homelessness | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Granite YMCA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Nashua Habitat For Humanity | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mid-State Health Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Southern District YMCA - Camp Lincoln | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Home Possible Project | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation | General operating support | $5,960 |
| Citizens Count | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Communities For Alcohol And Drug Free | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Laura Mahoney Autism and Epilepsy Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of New England | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rise Again Outreach Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| White Horse Addiction Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Patriot Resilient Leader Institute Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Archway | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Full Circle Farm Therapeutic | General operating support | $2,500 |
| GATHER For A Hunger Free Community | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Haven Violence Prevention & Support Services | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Jobs for America's Graduates - New Hampshire (dba NH JAG) | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Special Needs Support Center Of The Upper Valley | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Mayhew Program | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Voices Against Violence | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Weathervane Theatre | General operating support | $2,500 |
| South Farm Rescue | General operating support | $1,600 |
| Spark Community Center | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Circle Program | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Daniel Webster Council Boy Scouts of America | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Families In Transition | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Gilford Community Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle Price
- Michael J Long
- Daniel R Brown
- Christopher Logan
- Ross W Bartlett
- Michael Seymour
Questions people ask
Does Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31; March 31; June 30; and September 30.
How much does Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation give?
$328,560 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gayle Price (Director), Michael J Long (President & Director), Daniel R Brown (Vice President & CFO & Director) and Christopher Logan (Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and housing and homelessness.