The Couch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Couch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $605,000. 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$605,000
- Assets$171 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
47% 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 | $5.9 million | 162 | $162 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 106 | $171 million |
How to apply
The Couch 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 The Couch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 44 | $3.6 million |
| Vermont | 38 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $598,700 |
| Washington | 1 | $491,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $199,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $85,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $28,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Early Care and Education Association - Ecea | General support | $605,000 |
| Carsey School of Public Policy University System | General support | $536,500 |
| New Futures | General support | $500,000 |
| Momsrising | General support | $491,500 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) | General support | $280,000 |
| Third Sector New England | General support | $250,000 |
| Waypoint | General support | $205,000 |
| Society for Research in Child Development | General support | $199,000 |
| New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute | General support | $128,000 |
| The Family Place | General support | $125,000 |
| TLC Family Resource Center | General support | $125,000 |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center | General support | $101,468 |
| Foundation for Underway Experiential Learning (Fuel) | General support | $100,000 |
| New Hampshire Child Care Advisory Councilmerrimack | General support | $100,000 |
| Orange County Parent Child Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Springfield Area Parent Child Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Greater Upper Valley Integrated Services Team (Guvist)- Public H | General support | $98,661 |
| Save the Children | General support | $85,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General support | $80,000 |
| Child Care Network Collaborative | General support | $76,000 |
| Waypoint | General support | $75,530 |
| Early Childhood Behavioral Health Program Expansion | General support | $75,000 |
| Welcoming All Nationalities Network of the Upper Valley (Wise) | General support | $75,000 |
| Claremont Learning Partnership | General support | $72,600 |
| New Hampshire Children's Trust | General support | $55,000 |
| Let's Grow Kids | General support | $50,000 |
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Dartmouth-Hitchcock | General support | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General support | $50,000 |
| Springfield Area Parent Child Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Vermont Community Loan Fund Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (Capsc) | General support | $42,400 |
| Positive Tracks | General support | $35,000 |
| Montshire Museum of Science | General support | $33,800 |
| Creative Preschool Inc | General support | $32,000 |
| Waypoint | General support | $32,000 |
| Child Care Center in Norwich Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits | General support | $30,000 |
| Watch Them Grow Childcare Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Creative Lives Effective | General support | $26,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Couch
- Barbara J Couch
- Sara Vecchiotti
Questions people ask
Does The Couch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Couch Family Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Couch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard W Couch (Trustee), Barbara J Couch (Trustee) and Sara Vecchiotti (Executive Director).
What does The Couch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.