Dublin Community Foundation
Dublin Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Dublin, New Hampshire. Its reported giving includes college scholarships and support for Dublin-area institutions and programs, with 2026 grants primarily going to recipients in New Hampshire.
Dublin Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Dublin Community Foundation gave $26K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $26,000
- +30.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,529
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $395,602
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dublin Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that an application may be made by letter, with information and a statement of purpose. Grants are for the benefit of Dublin individuals and institutions. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: May Clark
Mailing address: 413 Upper Jaffrey Road, Dublin, NH 03444
Phone: (603) 563-8453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dublin Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Dublin Consolidated School ($6K). Together the top 8 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that grants are for the benefit of Dublin individuals and institutions. In 2026, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire; the remaining reported shares were 8% to New York, 4% to Illinois, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dublin Community Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $26K (2022). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Consolidated School Dublin, NH | Donation | $6,000 |
| Dublin Community Church Dublin, NH | Donation | $3,100 |
| Dublin Community Preschool Dublin, NH | Donation | $2,500 |
| Cornucopia Peterborough, NH | Donation | $2,400 |
| Town of Dublin Dublin, NH | Playground | $2,250 |
| Dublin Womens Community Club Dublin, NH | Donation | $1,050 |
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Town of Peterborough Peterborough, NH | Donation | $600 |
| Dublin Community Center Dublin, NH | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $395,602 | $37,302 | $29,327 | $26,000 | 17 | $26,000 | $26,065 | $25,349 |
| 2025 | $387,627 | $84,909 | $21,437 | $19,873 | 14 | $21,437 | $69,658 | $21,304 |
| 2024 | $324,155 | $42,201 | $21,421 | $20,120 | 15 | $21,421 | $23,050 | $19,353 |
| 2023 | $303,375 | $40,554 | $18,649 | $16,178 | 15 | $18,649 | $23,125 | $17,647 |
| 2022 | $281,470 | $57,807 | $27,186 | $26,198 | 17 | $27,186 | $39,418 | $17,053 |
| 2021 | $250,849 | $45,449 | $13,477 | $12,692 | 16 | — | $21,804 | $14,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dublin Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include scholarships for individuals and donations or program support for schools, a preschool, a church, a community club, a town, and other organizations.
Dublin Community Center, which received $100 in 2026, describes its mission as establishing and operating a community center that provides social, educational, recreational, and health programs for all ages in the community. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $26,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $6,000 to Dublin Consolidated School, $3,100 to Dublin Community Church, $2,500 to Dublin Community Preschool, $2,400 to Cornucopia in Peterborough, and $2,250 to the Town of Dublin for a playground. The filing also reports scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists May Clark as president, Holly Macy as treasurer, Kim Marcum as secretary, and John Wood and Zach Redler as directors.
Dublin Community Foundation is led by May Clark, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
May Clark
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wood
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Redler
Director
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Macy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Marcum
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Katherine Wilson (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Jane Keough (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jeff Oja (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dublin Community Foundation
How much does Dublin Community Foundation give each year?
Dublin Community Foundation gave $26K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 14 grants.
What is Dublin Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Dublin Community Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,529, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dublin Community Foundation give grants?
Dublin Community Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dublin, NH (6 grants) and Peterborough, NH (2 grants).
Does Dublin Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Dublin Community Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants) and "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Dublin Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Dublin Community Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Dublin Consolidated School ($6,000), Dublin Community Church ($3,100) and Dublin Community Preschool ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dublin Community Foundation?
Dublin Community Foundation reported $396K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dublin Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include scholarships for individuals and donations or program support for schools, a preschool, a church, a community club, a town, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dublin Community Foundation?
The foundation states that an application may be made by letter, with information and a statement of purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dublin Community Foundation's EIN?
Dublin Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6015688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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