The Little Oak Hill Foundation
Accepts applications
The Little Oak Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Hanover, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,000 | 23 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 23 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 24 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary O Kemp 6 Goodfellow Hill Rd, Hanover, NH 03755 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 643-7799 |
| What to submit | Letter via mail |
| Restrictions | Funds to be used primarily for educational and religious purposes. |
What The Little Oak Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $42,000 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $34,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chanda Plan Foundation | Tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Advocates Inc | Tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| St Denis Church | Tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Dominican Foundation Dominican Fria | Tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| John Hopkins All Children Foundatio | Tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| The Berkley Fund | Tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa of New Hampshire | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dayspring Pregnancy Care Center | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rcbm-Seminarian Fund | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Homes for our Troops | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Liberty House Inc | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Center | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Montrose School | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Unmask the Invisible | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Day School | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Epilepsy Fdn of Colorado and Wyomin | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Campus Ministry at Lehigh | Tax exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Littleton High School PTO | Tax exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Boston College | Tax exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul | Tax exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Medfield Music Association | Tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Friends of Troop 89 | Tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Visitation Academy of St Louis | Tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- K Thomas Kemp
- Mary O Kemp
- Karl T Kemp Jr
- John W Kemp
- James E Kemp
- Michael L Cahoon
- Jessica Kemp
- Erin Kemp
- Lisa Bullis
Questions people ask
Does The Little Oak Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Little Oak Hill Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Little Oak Hill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists K Thomas Kemp (Vice President), Mary O Kemp (President/Treas), Karl T Kemp Jr (Director) and John W Kemp (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Little Oak Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.