The Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Laconia, New Hampshire. Established in 2021, it operates as a corporate foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving and grantmaking. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$990K
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$329K
+20.4% YoY
Grant Count
49
-72.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+342.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bank of New Hampshire reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals.
Grant Range
$2,000–$5,000
Average Grant
$3,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Hampshire, Maine, and California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $920,386–$989,936
- Total revenues: $1,153,917
- Total expenses: $303,105
- Annual giving rate: 27.2% of assets
Historical Growth: Total assets grew from an unspecified amount in 2020 to $920,000–$990,000 by 2024.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $989,936 | $920,386 | $70,649 |
| Revenue | $400,000 | $1,153,917 | $157,473 |
| Expenses | $332,025 | $303,105 | $86,824 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $331,404 | $302,855 | $86,574 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $50,533 | $46,055 | $2,401 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bank of New Hampshire
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hampshire ($50,000), Laconia School District ($50,000), Lakes Region Community Developers ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Education and Development Inc Littleton, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Archway Tilton, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Belknap Association for Natural Resources Conservation Laconia, NH | General operating support | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hampshire Concord, NH | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Circle Program Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Citizens Count Hampton, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Communities For Alcohol And Drug Free Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Concord Coalition to End Homelessness Concord, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation Dover, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation Manchester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christopher Logan – Principal Officer, President & CEO
- Ross W Bartlett – Trustee
- Gayle Price – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Price | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Michael J Long | President & Director | 0.1 | — |
| Daniel R Brown | Vice President & CFO & Director | 0.1 | — |
| Christopher Logan | Chair | 0.1 | — |
| Ross W Bartlett | Vice Chair | 0.1 | — |
| Michael Seymour | Secretary | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Community Engagement:**
During the #NHBanksGiveBack campaign in October 2024, Bank of New Hampshire engaged in charitable activities including:
24 dedicated volunteers contributing 86 volunteer hours
$19,750 in financial support to various initiatives
Volunteering at organizations including Hands Across the Table (Laconia), Capital Center for the Arts' Sound and Color Festival (Concord), and Families in Transition (Manchester)
**Tax Credit Commitment:**
In May 2024, Bank of New Hampshire committed $100,000 in tax credits to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority's Community Economic Development Capacity Building Fund, supporting nonprofit capacity building and economic development initiatives across the state.
Bank of New Hampshire Awards $2500 Matching Grant to ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bank of New Hampshire fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Bank of New Hampshire?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 48–154 grants (depending on filing year) • Total giving: $158,000–$328,560 annually • Median grant size: $2,000–$5,000 • Average grant size: $3,000 • Grant range: $100–$50,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Boys and Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH: $50,000 • Catholic Charities New Hampshire: $26,150 • The Granite YMCA: $15,050 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals.
Where does Bank of New Hampshire make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Hampshire, Maine, and California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states.
What size grants does Bank of New Hampshire award?
In 2025, Bank of New Hampshire awarded 49 grants totaling $329K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bank of New Hampshire required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Bank of New Hampshire reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bank of New Hampshire's EIN?
Bank of New Hampshire's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3051406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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