Granite United Way
Granite United Way is a nonprofit organization management company headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. Founded in 1927, it is the product of six United Ways that consolidated to strengthen their collective impact: the former Merrimack County, Heritage, Upper Valley, North Country, and Northern NH United Ways, with Lakes Region United Way joining in January 2013. The organization covers 80% of New Hampshire and maintains offices in Berlin, Littleton, Tamworth, Plymouth, Laconia, West Lebanon, Concord, and Manchester.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
-9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$482K
-64.0% YoY
Grant Count
55
-39.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-40.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Granite United Way's mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by bringing together the caring power of communities. The organization's vision is to be the preferred way people work together to build a community that values its collective responsibility to care for each other.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education and lifelong learning
- Physical and mental health
- Wellness and economic stability
The organization strategically invests in programs that offer the greatest impact and return on investment for donors within these areas, focusing on breaking negative cycles and tackling root causes of problems to create lasting change.
Grantmaking
Granite United Way offers responsive funding opportunities to nonprofits multiple times per year through its **Community Response Grants** program, with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per cycle. Since introducing this responsive funding model in fall 2024, the organization has distributed over $1 million to meet immediate needs across its seven regions.
Review Cycle
timeline includes an RFP opening in mid-December, closing in early January, with award notifications in February
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Granite United Way serves New Hampshire and Vermont, with particular concentration in New Hampshire where it covers 80% of the state. The organization operates through seven regional offices and serves communities from the Massachusetts border to the north and the Canadian border to the north.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $8.4–$9.4 million (most recent reporting)
- Annual revenue: $12.5–$13.3 million
- Total giving: $2.3 million
- Annual expenses: $14.3 million (2024)
Staffing:
- Approximately 80–89 employees
Donor Base:
- Average gift: approximately $4 per week
- The organization leverages payroll deduction partnerships with companies to enable thousands of people to become philanthropists
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,446,964 | $9,356,207 | $9,848,632 |
| Revenue | $13,190,915 | $12,533,396 | $13,820,335 |
| Expenses | $13,550,077 | $14,296,701 | $15,213,744 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $164,124 | $147,883 | $210,693 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Granite United Way
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Project Story ($14,000), Maynard House ($12,500), Pemi Youth Center ($11,030).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WINDSOR COUNTY MENTORS WINDSOR, VT | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $5,200 |
| WILLING HANDS ENTERPRISES NORWICH, VT | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $5,300 |
| THE KEY COLLECTIVE EXETER, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $5,555 |
| AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NASHUA, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,000 |
| CONNECTICUT VALLEY ADDICTION RECOVERY INC WINDSOR, VT | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,000 |
| DOVER ADULT LEARNING CENTER DOVER, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,075 |
| KINGSTON CHILDREN'S CENTER WOLFBORO, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,075 |
| LITTLE BLESSINGS CHILD CARE PORTSMOUTH, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,075 |
| HELPING HANDS OUTREACH CENTER MANCHESTER, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,400 |
| AUSTIN17HOUSE BRENTWOOD, NH | COMMUNITY RESPONSE IMPACT GRANT | $6,555 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS DELARA JR | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN BIZARRO-THUNBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM KEENA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| TIMOTHY SOUCY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH BATOR | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRIS EMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA HOFLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACIA ANN MALONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT COATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPHINE MORAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HERSCHEL NACHLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSTY TALBOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAISY PIERCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARMAD SAMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK TOUMPAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK LLOYD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL DEBASSIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE BARRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLBY GAMESTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA LACHANCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN SLATTERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLI RIGGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAURA PALMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETSEY RHYNHART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY READ | CFO | 40 | $123,874 |
| NICHOLE MARTIN REIMER | PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 12/24) | 40 | $132,538 |
| SHANNON SWETT | CIO | 40 | $116,258 |
| KIMBERLY WELCH | SVP | 40 | $105,025 |
| PATRICK TUFTS | PRIOR PRESIDENT&CEO (THROUGH 12/24) | 40 | $263,347 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Granite United Way has expanded its responsive grant funding model with multiple cycles completed by volunteer teams. The organization launched its third responsive grant funding RFP cycle, with the December 2025 cycle opening on December 15, 2025, and closing January 9, 2026, with award notifications expected in February 2026.
Charitable Foundation and Granite United Way announce call for proposalsThe Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program, administered in partnership with the NH Charitable Foundation, has become a significant funding initiative, awarding substantial grants to organizations addressing substance abuse prevention across New Hampshire.
Opioid Abatement Community Grants Award $651,600 to 45 Organizations AcrossFrequently Asked Questions
What does Granite United Way fund?
**Mission Statement:** Granite United Way's mission is to improve the quality of people's lives by bringing together the caring power of communities. The organization's vision is to be the preferred way people work together to build a community that values its collective responsibility to care for each other. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education and lifelong learning • Physical and mental health • Wellness and economic stability The organization strategically invests in programs that offer the …
How do I apply for a grant from Granite United Way?
Granite United Way offers responsive funding opportunities to nonprofits multiple times per year through its **Community Response Grants** program, with individual grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per cycle. Since introducing this responsive funding model in fall 2024, the organization has distributed over $1 million to meet immediate needs across its seven regions. **Application Process:** • Certified 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations with a fiscal sponsor can apply • Agencies must…
Where does Granite United Way make grants?
Granite United Way serves New Hampshire and Vermont, with particular concentration in New Hampshire where it covers 80% of the state. The organization operates through seven regional offices and serves communities from the Massachusetts border to the north and the Canadian border to the north.
What size grants does Granite United Way award?
In 2025, Granite United Way awarded 55 grants totaling $482K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Granite United Way's EIN?
Granite United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6006033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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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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