Samuel P Hunt Foundation
Accepts applications
Samuel P Hunt Foundation is a private foundation in Manchester, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $589,370 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$589,370
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $782,746 the year before.
65% 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 | $546,165 | 38 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $782,746 | 46 | $13.8 million |
| 2025 | $589,370 | 37 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Samuel P Hunt Foundation Attn James 555 Canal St Suite 710, Manchester, NH 03101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 627-1121 |
| What to submit | A completed grant application and a tax exempt status letter see attachment on back of tax return for grant application |
| Deadlines | March 15 and september 15 |
| Restrictions | The organization must be in compliance with the registration and reporting requirements of the nh director of charitable trusts, the IRS and the nh secretary state. The organization must be located in nh. |
What Samuel P Hunt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 36 | $581,870 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Stebbins Community Center | Construction costs for kelley falls site | $50,000 |
| Future in Sight | Program support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | Power of youth campaign | $25,000 |
| Manchester Connects | Pleasant st./canal st. Stair crossing | $25,000 |
| Manchester Historic Association | Led lighting at the research center | $25,000 |
| NH Historical Society | Expansion of the democracy project | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Colonial Bethlehem | New led stage lighting system | $25,000 |
| Strawberry Banke | Interior of the yeaton-welch house | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the North Country | Playground rebuild at the belmont center | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Manchester-Derryfield School | Summer program support | $20,000 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village | Preservation of the bretheren shop | $20,000 |
| Beaver Brook Association | Construction of a new building | $20,000 |
| Red River Theatres | Technology upgrades | $20,000 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Community Svcs | Dedicated water main at keene hq | $20,000 |
| Maynard House | Parking lot paving & site improvements | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc | Installation of a double-door entry system | $18,905 |
| Carter Community Building Association | Hvac, it, safety improvements | $17,500 |
| Barnstormers Theatre | Lighting array upgrade | $16,000 |
| Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Siding replacement at the hill house | $15,000 |
| Friendly Kitchen | New prep kitchen | $15,000 |
| Haven Violence Prevention & Support Svc | Building dignity campaign | $15,000 |
| Families in Transition | Type ii powered ventilation hood | $10,265 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of NH | Renovations at the bretheren shop | $10,000 |
| Operation Delta Dog | Facility expansion | $10,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Hazardous tree removal | $10,000 |
| Theatre Up | Rehabilitation of the masonic temple bldg | $10,000 |
| Historic Harrisville | New wheelchair lift | $10,000 |
| Palace Theatre Trust | Lighting upgrades | $9,713 |
| Nashua Center | Purchase of eight laptops & peripherals | $9,432 |
| Front Door Agency | Boiler replacement at marshall st location | $7,500 |
| Symphony NH | Link up educ. & adopt a school prog. | $7,500 |
| Cover Home Repair | Safe & accessible bathrooms - nh | $7,500 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Technology upgrades | $7,300 |
| Kismet Rock Foundation | Support for 2025 summer season | $5,000 |
| NAMI New Hampshire | Production costs for my brave - the show | $5,000 |
| Keene Housing Kids Collaborative | Camperships for camp takoda | $4,455 |
| Concord Community Music School | Mici early childhood education svcs | $3,300 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Tyrie
- Gregory G Hood
- Kevin M Duffy
Questions people ask
Does Samuel P Hunt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 and september 15.
How much does Samuel P Hunt Foundation give?
$589,370 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Samuel P Hunt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Tyrie (Co-Trustee), Gregory G Hood (Co-Trustee) and Kevin M Duffy (Co-Trustee).
What does Samuel P Hunt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and science and research.