Mt Roeschmore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mt Roeschmore Foundation is a private foundation in Etna, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $305,274. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$305,274
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $783,393 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 | $596,424 | 18 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $783,393 | 23 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 41 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Mt Roeschmore 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 Mt Roeschmore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 22 | $485,415 |
| Vermont | 12 | $410,293 |
| California | 3 | $123,028 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $375 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Precision Museum | General purpose | $305,274 |
| Opera North | General purpose | $126,230 |
| University of Redlands | General purpose | $112,028 |
| Dartmouth College | General purpose | $102,906 |
| Mascoma Community Healthcare | General purpose | $53,851 |
| Ava Gallery & Art Center | General purpose | $46,429 |
| Northern Stage | General purpose | $39,826 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock | General purpose | $33,174 |
| Clif | General purpose | $30,193 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | General purpose | $17,500 |
| New London Barn Playhouse | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Hanover Conservancy | General purpose | $11,000 |
| JNSC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lebanon Opera House | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| NH Democracy Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pine Park Association | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Singing Solutions | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Frost Place | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Town of Canaan - Meeting House | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Ca | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Montshire Musuem | General purpose | $6,500 |
| Upper Valley Haven | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Hanover Rotary Charities | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Twin Pines Housing Trust | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Music Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West Central Behavioral Health | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Grafton Senior Citizens Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire Lakes Association | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Vermont Public Radio | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Alliance of VT and NH | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Finding Our Stride | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pomona College | General purpose | $1,000 |
| United Way | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Baroque | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Upper Valley Trail Alliance | General purpose | $1,000 |
| SPNH Forests | General purpose | $325 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian A Roesch
- Frederick A Roesch
- Frederick J Roesch
- Larissa M Roesch
- Linda J Roesch
Questions people ask
Does Mt Roeschmore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mt Roeschmore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian A Roesch (Trustee), Frederick A Roesch (President/Trustee), Frederick J Roesch (Trustee) and Larissa M Roesch (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mt Roeschmore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.