NAH Foundation
Preselected recipients only
NAH Foundation is a private foundation in Strafford, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $245,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$245,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$175,221
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $185,000 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 15 | $182,223 |
| 2024 | $185,000 | 20 | $190,179 |
| 2025 | $245,000 | 24 | $175,221 |
How to apply
NAH 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 NAH Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 10 | $105,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hibuscus Childrens Center | General | $20,000 |
| Friends of Hyder Family Hospice House | General | $20,000 |
| Luke 5 Adventures | General | $15,000 |
| Hero Pups | General | $15,000 |
| Child Voice | General | $10,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Fragile-X Family Alliance | General | $10,000 |
| Outdoors Again | General | $10,000 |
| Outright Vermont | General | $10,000 |
| Dover Children's Home | General | $10,000 |
| Hole in the Roof Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Oyster River Womenade | General | $10,000 |
| Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy | General | $10,000 |
| Big Love - One Community | General | $10,000 |
| First Parish Newbury Food Pantry | General | $10,000 |
| New Durham Food Pantry | General | $10,000 |
| Share Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Lebanon Food Pantry | General | $10,000 |
| Reach for the Top | General | $10,000 |
| Pass Along Project | General | $5,000 |
| IRC Volunteer Ambulance Squad | General | $5,000 |
| Vouchers for Veterans | General | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General | $5,000 |
| The Source | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bessima Haigh
- Catherine Torrey
- Kenneth Torrey
- Merle Taylor
- Jim Taylor
- Sarah Lupinetti
Questions people ask
Does NAH Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does NAH Foundation give?
$245,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs NAH Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bessima Haigh (Executive Director), Catherine Torrey (Trustee), Kenneth Torrey (Trustee) and Merle Taylor (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does NAH Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and environment and conservation.