Thomas W Haas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas W Haas Foundation is a private foundation in Greenland, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.5 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $4.5 million. 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$16.5 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$4.5 million
- Assets$193 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.7 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $7.7 million | 46 | $171 million |
| 2024 | $16.5 million | 56 | $193 million |
How to apply
Thomas W Haas 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 Thomas W Haas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 4 | $4.5 million |
| New Hampshire | 20 | $3.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $1.7 million |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $502,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NHCF | Charitable | $4.5 million |
| Building A Resilient Great Bay | Charitable | $3.0 million |
| Smithsonian Institution | Charitable | $2.0 million |
| Rosebud Sioux Tribe | Charitable | $1.2 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| MGH Health Administration | Charitable | $924,600 |
| Northern Forest Center Forest Fund Campaign | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association | Charitable | $500,000 |
| National Air & Space Museum | Charitable | $500,000 |
| St John's Prepatory School | Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable | $190,358 |
| Lighthawk | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Hope on Haven Hill | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Small Hope Bay Foundation | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Creative Haverhill | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Essex County Greenbelt Association | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Acorn School Inc | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Chester Residents Concered for Quality Living | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Resist | Charitable | $12,500 |
| The Central Pride Foundation Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Manchester | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Catholic High School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Challenge to Conquer Cancer | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Joe Andruzzi Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Seacoast Soul Models | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Society for Protection of NH Forest | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| YMCA of North Shore | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dan Healy's Hero Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Thrive New England | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Caring Beyond | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Rockingham County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Essex Historical Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Exeter Area Chamber Childrens Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Exeter High School | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Haas
- Benjamin F Gayman
Questions people ask
Does Thomas W Haas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas W Haas Foundation give?
$16.5 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas W Haas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas W Haas (President & Treasurer) and Benjamin F Gayman (Secretary).
What does Thomas W Haas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.