Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation in Dover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$173,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$549,899
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $205,358 the year before.
100% 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 | $79,500 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $205,358 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $173,500 | 37 | $549,899 |
How to apply
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation 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 Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 17 | $92,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $38,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $33,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford | Exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Red's Good Vibes | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Avesta Housing | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Concord | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute - A | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Portsmouth Music Hall - Film Festival Support | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Maine Ending Hunger | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Hope | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Home Possible Project | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Families in Transition | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Casa of NH | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vouchers for Veterans | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of NE | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Locker Project | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Gordon College - Emily Esters | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Simmons University - Mackenzie Opre | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of NE | Exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College - Sophia Arroy | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Tufts University - Myrick Oxnard | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth College - John Tobin | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Fairfield University - Corinne Conn | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lasell University - Ryan Whitney | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Nazareth University - Nathan Bigelo | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Siena College - Lexana Farr | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Massachusetts - Court | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Southern Maine - Izab | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Vermont State Agricul | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology I | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute - K | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| River Church of Conway | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Share Fund Inc | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| CCSNH DBA Great Bay Community Colle | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Food for Children | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Living Innovations | Exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rolling Thunder | Exempt purpose | $500 |
| Community Cu Scholarship Fund | Exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Parker
- James Teetzel
- Kate Shabram
- Neil Gordon
- Russell Hilliard
- Megan Shapiro-Ross
- Eric Kilchenstein
- Daniel Raposa
- Emily Moore
Questions people ask
Does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation give?
$173,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris Parker (President/Director), James Teetzel (Director), Kate Shabram (Secretary/Director) and Neil Gordon (Treasurer/Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.