The Compass Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Compass Fund is a private foundation in Kingston, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,587 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $3,587 and the largest $58,000. 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$425,587
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$3,587
- Largest grant$58,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $369,200 the year before.
20% 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 | $372,100 | 43 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $369,200 | 65 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $425,587 | 65 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
The Compass Fund 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 The Compass Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $198,000 |
| New Hampshire | 13 | $95,587 |
| New York | 5 | $24,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $22,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Governor's Academy | Annual fund,general support | $58,000 |
| NH Timberland Owners Education Foundation | Private andpublic workingforests | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Boys & Girls Clubs Inc | Generalsupport | $20,000 |
| The Bluefin Collaborative | Bluefin tunaresearch andconservation | $20,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | Student instructionthomson school | $20,000 |
| Brooks School | General support | $15,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Medicalresearch | $15,000 |
| Vermont Forestry Foundation | Forestryeducation andoutreach | $15,000 |
| The Cotting School | Education | $10,000 |
| Real American Hardwood Coalition | Promote realamerican hardwoodproducts | $10,000 |
| Southeast Land Trust of NH | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Militaryveteransservices | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Militaryveteranservices | $10,000 |
| Hartwick College | Post-secondaryeducation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Big Island Pond | Watershed anddammanagement | $10,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Studentinstruction | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Generalsupport | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Navalveteranservices | $9,000 |
| Second Congregational Church of Boxford | Generalsupport | $5,000 |
| The Charley Davidson Children's Cancer Fund | Cancerresearch | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Research Foundation | Medicalresearch | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Post-secondaryeducation | $5,000 |
| Howl for Wildlife Inc | Wildlife andfisheriesconservation | $5,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Landconservationand education | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Studentinstruction | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Medicalresearch | $5,000 |
| Camp Horseshoe | Youthdevelopmentprograms | $5,000 |
| Runway for Recovery Inc | Breastcancer supportprograms | $5,000 |
| Ovations for the Cure | Ovariancancerresearch | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Art preservationand display | $5,000 |
| Edgewood Senior Solutions Group Inc | Christmasgivingfund | $4,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Landpreservation | $4,000 |
| Hampstead Firemen's Association | Fireprotection | $3,587 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Earlychildhoodliteracy | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Haverhill | Homelessness | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Pediatricspecialty careprograms | $3,000 |
| West Parish Church of Andover Inc | Generalsupport | $3,000 |
| Piscataquog Land Conservancy | Landconservation | $3,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Pediatrichealthcare | $3,000 |
| Quebec-Labrador Foundation Inc | Stewardship ofnaturalresources | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven B French
- Emily F Breakey
Questions people ask
Does The Compass Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Compass Fund give?
$425,587 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $3,587.
Who runs The Compass Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven B French (Trustee) and Emily F Breakey (Trustee).
What does The Compass Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.