The McIninch Foundation
Accepts applications
The McIninch Foundation is a private foundation in Manchester, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $313,994 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$313,994
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,400
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $302,215 the year before.
78% 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 | $250,544 | 23 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $302,215 | 28 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $313,994 | 23 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The McIninch Foundation Attn Nancy 555 Canal St Suite 710, Manchester, NH 03101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 622-4052 |
| What to submit | A completed grant application and a tax exempt status letter-see attachment on back of tax return for grant application |
| Deadlines | April 15 and october 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. In addition, the organization must be located in nh. |
What The McIninch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 23 | $313,994 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families in Transition | New walk-in freezer | $37,400 |
| Mark Stebbins Community Center | Construction costs | $30,000 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village | Bretheren shop renovations | $25,000 |
| Strawberry Banke Inc | Interior of the yeaton-welch house | $25,000 |
| Beaver Brook Association | Construction of a new education building | $20,000 |
| The Park Theatre | Installation of a solar array | $20,000 |
| Soc for the Protection of NH Forests | Mini-splits for creek farm | $15,000 |
| Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum | Clearing the path for all project | $15,000 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Comm Svc Public | Water main replacement at keene hq | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough Manchester | Teaching fellow stipends | $10,000 |
| Lakes Region Model Railroad Museum | Museum creation project | $10,000 |
| Monarch School | Purchase of smart boards | $10,000 |
| Red River Theatres | Technology upgrades | $10,000 |
| Currier Museum of Art | Telephone system replacement | $10,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | Wayfinding project in gorham | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Observatory | Furnishings for the archival space | $8,044 |
| First Congregational Church | General support | $8,000 |
| Catch Neighborhood Housing | Roof repairs | $8,000 |
| Friends of Aine | Roof replacement | $7,500 |
| Sunset Hill Educational Institute | Frog pond upgrades | $5,550 |
| Shelter From the Storm | Transitional housing program | $5,000 |
| Rochester Opera House | Fly system upgrade | $5,000 |
| Symphony NH | Snh plays back concert series | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erica McIninch
- Charles Comey
Questions people ask
Does The McIninch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15 and october 15.
How much does The McIninch Foundation give?
$313,994 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The McIninch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erica McIninch (President/Treasurer/Trustee) and Charles Comey (Secretary/Trustee).
What does The McIninch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and community development.