Concord Female Charitable Society
Accepts applications
Concord Female Charitable Society is a private foundation in Concord, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,125 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,125
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$945,041
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,943 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,943 | 36 | $896,014 |
| 2025 | $51,125 | 34 | $945,041 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheryl Nickerson PO Box 2611, Concord, NH 03302-2611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 225-5491 |
| What to submit | Copy of application available upon request |
| Deadlines | April 15th |
What Concord Female Charitable Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 34 | $51,125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Dukes Care Closet | Donation | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Edna McKenna House | Donation | $2,000 |
| Friendly Kitchen | Donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Friends of Forgotten Children | Donation | $1,500 |
| Womens Club of Concord | Donation | $1,500 |
| Concord Heights Neighborhood Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Crisis Center of Central NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fellowship Housing Opportunities | Donation | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Donation | $1,000 |
| Rise Again Outreach | Donation | $1,000 |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health | Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Start | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Food Pantry | Donation | $1,000 |
| Concord Boys & Girls Club | Donation | $1,000 |
| Concord Homeless Resource Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Merrimack Valley Daycare | Donation | $800 |
| Friends Program | Donation | $600 |
| Families in Transition | Donation | $500 |
| Family Promise | Donation | $500 |
| West Congregational Food Pantry | Donation | $500 |
| Womankind Counseling Center | Donation | $500 |
| Sycamore Community Garden | Donation | $500 |
| East Congregational Church | Donation | $225 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Nickerson
- Leslie Farmer
- Lorraine Schindler
- Donna Ayala
- Linda M Engstrand
- Gail Mintken
- Kathy Blodgett
- Brenda Placenti
- Terry Blake
- Sharon Munroe
- Joni Cacavas
- Eileen Jones
- Sarah Willingham
- Betty Jacon
- Diane McFall
Questions people ask
Does Concord Female Charitable Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th.
How much does Concord Female Charitable Society give?
$51,125 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Concord Female Charitable Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Nickerson (First Vice President), Leslie Farmer (Second Vice President), Lorraine Schindler (Disbursing Treasurer) and Donna Ayala (Corresponding Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Concord Female Charitable Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.