First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dover, New Hampshire. It provides financial support to established 501(c)(3) organizations and other public charities working to make Seacoast communities better places to live and work.
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc gave $80K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +661.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +52.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $891,600
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (97% 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 First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online application. Applicants must provide an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and a W-9. The board reviews requests. Applicants are notified of approval or denial within 30–45 business days for requests of $5,000 or less, and within 45–90 days for requests over $5,000. The foundation does not support religious or political organizations or political candidates. Requests should relate to its priorities and may be considered for factors including a clear strategy, cost-effective results, community problem-solving, and sustainability or long-term growth.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted year-round; there are no stated deadlines.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted year-round; there are no stated deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Tiffany Stackpole
Mailing address: 633 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: (603) 742-4680
Email: tstackpole@fsbdover.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s materials describe its support as serving Seacoast communities. First Seacoast Bank identifies the region as the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 3% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 794% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation Dover, NH | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Seacoast Community Health Somersworth, NH | a/k/a Families First Health & Support Center | $10,000 |
| Oyster River Womenade Durham, NH | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society of Cocheco Valley Dover, NH | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Barrington Library Foundation Barrington, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Communitively Inc Dover, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of New England Rochester, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Community Food Pantry Barrington, NH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Dover, NH | f/b/o Homeless Shelter of Strafford County | $3,000 |
| My Friends Place Dover, NH | General operating support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $891,600 | $2,100 | $82,100 | $80,000 | 15 | $81,050 | $38,860 |
| 2024 | $792,406 | $2,050 | $12,648 | $10,500 | 3 | $8,177 | $33,782 |
| 2023 | $656,160 | $1,959 | $18,050 | $16,100 | 4 | $17,075 | $34,464 |
| 2022 | $899,774 | $151,950 | $10,975 | $8,950 | 9 | $10,000 | $40,329 |
| 2021 | $712,564 | $1,800 | $33,900 | $31,500 | 10 | $33,000 | $32,719 |
| 2020 | $635,770 | $1,550 | $55,995 | $54,445 | 36 | — | $28,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as supporting established 501(c)(3) organizations and other public charities that share its commitment to strengthening Seacoast communities. Its stated priorities are education, health and human services, youth programs, and housing. First Seacoast Bank’s charitable-giving information also identifies education, financial wellness, economic development, housing, animal welfare, small business, culture and arts, and civic services as areas of community support.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Greater Seacoast Community Health describes its mission as delivering accessible, integrated health services and support regardless of ability to pay. My Friend’s Place says it provides emergency and transitional shelter to people experiencing homelessness in Strafford County. Monarch School of New England describes its work supporting people with special needs through education and therapy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $80,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $3,000. The largest was $25,000 to Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation for general operating support. Other notable awards included $10,000 to Greater Seacoast Community Health; $5,500 each to Oyster River Womenade and Pope Memorial Humane Society of Cocheco Valley; and $5,000 each to Barrington Library Foundation, Communitively Inc, and Monarch School of New England.
Other 2025 recipients included Operation Blessing, which describes providing food, clothing, household goods, and emergency assistance to needy Seacoast families, and Pinetree Institute, which describes promoting personal, social, and environmental well-being. They received $3,000 and $2,500, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Hanna as trustee, Janet Sylvester as president, Tiffany Stackpole as vice president and treasurer, and Molly Hodgson as secretary.
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc is led by Janet Sylvester, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Sylvester
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hanna
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Hodgson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Stackpole
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tiffany Melanson (2020–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc
How much does First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc give each year?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc gave $80K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
What is First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc give grants?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dover, NH (5 grants), Somersworth, NH (2 grants), Barrington, NH (2 grants) and Rochester, NH (2 grants).
Does First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation ($25,000), Greater Seacoast Community Health ($10,000) and Oyster River Womenade ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc reported $892K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as supporting established 501(c)(3) organizations and other public charities that share its commitment to strengthening Seacoast communities. Its stated priorities are education, health and human services, youth programs, and housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2451400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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