The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $94,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$94,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank Anderson SVP Bank of NH 3 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 230-4207 |
| What to submit | Letter reqesting donation with evidence of tax exempt status |
| Deadlines | November 1st |
What The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 6 | $74,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Dartmouth Hitchcock | Daily operations | $25,000 |
| Dover Childrens Home | Daily operations | $12,000 |
| Piscataqua Youth Sailing | Daily operations | $12,000 |
| Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of NH | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| The Copper Mountain Camp | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ociean Sciences | Daily operations | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals - Veterans Count | Daily operations | $5,000 |
| Berwick Academy | Daily operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell W Jeppesen
- Mary Jeppesen
- Russell S Jeppesen
- Bank of NH
Questions people ask
Does The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1st.
How much does The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation give?
$94,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell W Jeppesen (President), Mary Jeppesen (Vice President), Russell S Jeppesen (Trustee and Donation Coord.) and Bank of NH (Trustee).
What does The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.