Friends of Big Island Pond
To coordinate the public education and management of protection of the greater watershed, dam maintenance, and weed control of big island pond in hampstead, derry and atkinson nh, and to maintain and improve the water quality and preservation of the habitat.
Friends of Big Island Pond at a glance
In short: Friends of Big Island Pond gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,440
- +88.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,440
- +88.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,440
- Total assets
- $1,199,847
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Big Island Pond funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Island Pond Corporation ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Big Island Pond gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2024) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Island Pond Corporation Hampstead, NH | Weed Control | $47,440 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,199,847 | $147,859 | $64,056 | $47,440 | 1 | $28,293 |
| 2024 | $1,023,932 | $95,808 | $35,596 | $25,220 | 1 | $19,913 |
| 2023 | $877,036 | $203,948 | $43,247 | $29,435 | 1 | $135,001 |
| 2022 | $748,160 | $142,706 | $45,448 | $35,913 | 2 | $63,516 |
| 2021 | $844,954 | $234,418 | $42,255 | $32,538 | 1 | $47,355 |
| 2020 | $608,539 | $132,346 | $51,348 | $42,945 | 1 | $28,565 |
About Friends of Big Island Pond
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Big Island Pond is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hampstead, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Big Island Pond is led by Michael Damphousse, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Damphousse
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ed Bureau
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail Robertson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leonard Snell
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Cleveland
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barbara Dixon
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeff Crane
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donna Belanger (2022–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Cynthia Lanouette (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Nancy Raczka (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Cecily Mango (2020) — Director
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 Friends of Big Island Pond
How much does Friends of Big Island Pond give each year?
Friends of Big Island Pond gave $47K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Big Island Pond?
Friends of Big Island Pond reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What is Friends of Big Island Pond?
Friends of Big Island Pond is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hampstead, NH. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Big Island Pond operate?
Friends of Big Island Pond has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Friends of Big Island Pond's EIN?
Friends of Big Island Pond's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0185758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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