Payne Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Payne Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elkins, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $116,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $62,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$116,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $92,250 the year before.
50% 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 | $92,250 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 20 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Payne Family 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 Payne Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $62,000 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $41,500 |
| Vermont | 4 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skidmore College | Charitable support | $62,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital | Charitable support | $7,000 |
| Chapin Senior Center | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| New London NH Hospital | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Aloha Foundation | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Thorne Nature Experience | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Chagrin Falls Park Community Center | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Colby College | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Futures Inc | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc | Charitable support | $500 |
| New England Healing Sports Assoc | Charitable support | $500 |
| New England Wildlife Center | Charitable support | $500 |
| Stowe Land Trust | Charitable support | $500 |
| Stowe Trails Partnership | Charitable support | $500 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Charitable support | $500 |
| 350ORG | Charitable support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly Payne
- David B Payne
Questions people ask
Does Payne Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Payne Family Foundation give?
$116,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Payne Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Beverly Payne (Trustee) and David B Payne (Trustee).
What does Payne Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.