The MCR Foundation
Accepts applications
The MCR Foundation is a private foundation in Canterbury, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,750 the year before.
27% 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 | $54,500 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $59,750 | 21 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $73,000 | 22 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven J Cohen PO Box 211, Canterbury, NH 03224 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 783-0196 |
| What to submit | Description of need |
What The MCR Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 21 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Jacob | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Charitable | $6,000 |
| NH Cadsv | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Capital Region Food Bank | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Friendly Kitchen | Charitable | $4,000 |
| NH Hunger Solutions | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $4,000 |
| President's Soc Amc | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Concord Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Concord Coalition to End Homelessness | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Riverbend Community Mental Health | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Rochester NH Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Family Promise | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grvna | Charitable | $2,000 |
| NHPR | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Womenade of Concord | Charitable | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Art Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Five Rivers Conservation Trust | Charitable | $2,000 |
| NAMI New Hampshire | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Canterbury United Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Red River Theatre | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven J Cohen
- Elizabeth Jane Cohen
Questions people ask
Does The MCR Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The MCR Foundation give?
$73,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The MCR Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven J Cohen (Trustee) and Elizabeth Jane Cohen (Trustee).
What does The MCR Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and food and hunger.