Fine Homes Group Foundation
Fine Homes Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Bedford, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing describes awards for high school graduates continuing their education and music scholarships.
Fine Homes Group Foundation at a glance
In short: Fine Homes Group Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $980), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,800
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $980
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $17,773
- +97.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fine Homes Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 168 S River Rd, Bedford, NH 03110-6929
Phone: (609) 713-5730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fine Homes Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manchester Community Music School ($800).
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $13K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Manchester Community Music School Manchester, NH | scholarship | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 10 grants in 2025 and 9 in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,773 | $25,076 | $14,496 | $9,800 | 10 | $9,800 | $5 |
| 2024 | $9,015 | $12,950 | $15,803 | $12,750 | 9 | $12,750 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as awards to high school graduates for continuing education, including awards to individuals and music scholarships. Its 2025 grants included individual scholarships and a grant to Manchester Community Music School. The school describes its mission as changing lives through learning, sharing, and making music; providing instruction and performance opportunities for amateur, aspiring, and professional musicians; and providing music therapy services to individuals with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $9,800. Individual grants ranged from $800 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. The itemized grants included nine $1,000 grants to individual recipients and an $800 grant to Manchester Community Music School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane Davidson as president and John Zimmerman as treasurer. It lists John Clayton and Shay Fowler as board members, and Joanne Zeolie and Karen Grahem as members.
Fine Homes Group Foundation is led by Diane Davidson, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Davidson
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Zeolie
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Clayton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Zimmerman
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Grahem
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shay Fowler
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Fine Homes Group Foundation
How much does Fine Homes Group Foundation give each year?
Fine Homes Group Foundation gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is Fine Homes Group Foundation's typical grant size?
Fine Homes Group Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $980, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fine Homes Group Foundation give grants?
Fine Homes Group Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Fine Homes Group Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Fine Homes Group Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
How large is Fine Homes Group Foundation?
Fine Homes Group Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Fine Homes Group Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as awards to high school graduates for continuing education, including awards to individuals and music scholarships. Its 2025 grants included individual scholarships and a grant to Manchester Community Music School. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fine Homes Group Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fine Homes Group Foundation's EIN?
Fine Homes Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2541983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Fine Homes Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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