Granite United Way
Granite United Way is a public charity based in Manchester, New Hampshire, formed in 1927. It raises and invests local resources through volunteer-led community decision-making and supports nonprofits and programs addressing community needs in New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont.
Granite United Way at a glance
In short: Granite United Way gave $482K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $482,190
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- -39.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,767
- -40.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,550
- Total assets
- $8,446,964
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Granite United Way
- How to Apply
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Register for access to Granite United Way’s funding portal to receive login credentials and apply for available opportunities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Concord Street Floor 4, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 224-2595
Website: https://graniteuw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Granite United Way
Who Granite United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Promise of Greater Concord ($17K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
405 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 405 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Granite United Way serves New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont, through seven regions: Central, Greater Seacoast, Merrimack County, North Country, Northern NH, Southern, and Upper Valley. In its 2025 itemized grants, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 15% to Vermont, 2% to Maine, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
How Granite United Way gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $482K (2025) to $2.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of Greater Concord Concord, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $16,500 |
| CASA of NH Manchester, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $15,500 |
| Grafton County Senior Citizens Lebanon, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $15,500 |
| Concord Coalition to End Homelessness Concord, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $15,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen Concord, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $15,000 |
| Project Story Concord, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $14,000 |
| Maynard House Hanover, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $12,500 |
| Pemi Youth Center Plymouth, NH | Community Response Impact Grant | $11,030 |
| Springfield Turning Point Springfield, VT | Community Response Impact Grant | $11,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven White River Junction, VT | Community Response Impact Grant | $10,800 |
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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 | $8,446,964 | $13,190,915 | $13,550,077 | $482,190 | 55 | $164,124 |
| 2024 | $9,356,207 | $12,533,396 | $14,296,701 | $1,337,920 | 91 | $147,883 |
| 2023 | $9,848,632 | $13,820,335 | $15,213,744 | $1,421,353 | 91 | $210,693 |
| 2022 | $10,904,464 | $19,030,593 | $15,717,373 | $1,772,303 | 74 | $152,377 |
| 2021 | $7,959,568 | $13,169,428 | $12,546,320 | $2,694,684 | 94 | $142,392 |
| 2020 | $7,314,698 | $9,981,054 | $8,677,846 | $635,436 | 12 | $101,502 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Granite United Way states that it engages donors, volunteers, and local decision-making volunteers to raise and invest local dollars, lead change, and create efficient, collaborative nonprofit solutions. Its filing describes investments in early education and lifelong learning, physical and mental health, economic stability, and community wellness. The organization’s website also identifies healthy communities, housing security, family support and youth opportunity, and financial stability as focus areas.
Its Community Response Grants support eligible nonprofits serving communities in New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont. Recent grantees illustrate the range of work supported: Family Promise of Greater Concord says it helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence; The Friendly Kitchen says it provides meals for people experiencing hunger; and Upper Valley Haven says it helps people experiencing poverty access food, secure housing, and pursue a self-directed life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Granite United Way reported 55 itemized grants totaling $482,190. Those grants ranged from $5,200 to $16,500, with a median of $7,550. The largest listed awards included $16,500 to Family Promise of Greater Concord, $15,500 each to CASA of NH and Grafton County Senior Citizens, and $15,000 each to Concord Coalition to End Homelessness and The Friendly Kitchen. These were identified as Community Response Impact Grants.
The Community Response Grants program offers responsive funding of $1,000–$10,000 per cycle, with multiple funding cycles each year. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored programs serving the organization’s service area. The program page says applicants must first register for access to the funding portal; registration provides login credentials for applying. The funding-opportunities page also describes an Opioid Abatement Community Grants Program for eligible organizations and public entities serving New Hampshire, with short-term grants up to $15,000 and multiyear project grants up to $75,000 per year for up to two years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Bator as chair, Douglas DeLara Jr. as treasurer, and William Keena as secretary. It also lists Kathleen Bizarro-Thunberg, Timothy Soucy, Chris Emond, Randy Perkins, Pamela Hofley, Stephen Brooks, and Stacia Ann Maloney as directors.
Granite United Way is led by Patrick Tufts, Prior President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick Tufts
Prior President & CEO
President & CEO → Prior President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $263K (2025)
Nichole Martin Reimer
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Joseph Bator
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Debassio
Director
CDO → Chief Development Officer, 2021
Chief Development Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$109K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Betsey Rhynhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Emond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Lachance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Lloyd
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Bizarro-Thunberg
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colby Gamester
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hughes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Slattery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Toumpas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Perkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rusty Talbot
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Soucy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daisy Pierce
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Riggs
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Barry
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Palmer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brooks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herschel Nachlis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Harris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Hofley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Coates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarmad Saman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacia Ann Maloney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Read
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $124K (2025)
Kimberly Welch
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $105K (2025)
Shannon Swett
CIO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Douglas Delara Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Moran
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Keena
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Carolyn Maloney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Charla Stevens (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Carelli (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Major Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Patricia Donahue (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: William Sherry (2020–2024) — Senior Director
- Former: Catherine Nickerson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Douglas Foley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mitchel Davis (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Nichole Martin (2024) — Chief Engagement Officer
- Former: Roxanne Makris (2024) — Director
- Former: Sally Staiger (2024) — Director
- Former: Marlene Hammond (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Delahanty (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Tourigny (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sally Ann Kraft (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Catherine Walker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Rattigan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Marcheti (2023) — Director
- Former: Joseph Kenney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larissa Baia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Rayno (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ed Marcheti (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Owen (2021–2022) — Interim Chair
- Former: Melissa Wieters (2022) — CDO
- Former: Anna Thomas (2020) — Director
- Former: Anthony Speller (2020) — Chair
- Former: Beth Rattigan (2020) — Director
- Former: Cass Walker (2020) — Director
- Former: Charles Head (2020) — Director
- Former: Doug Delara (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward Shanshala (2020) — Director
- Former: Heather Lavoie (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Jason Cole (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Purington (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Wagner (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $263K, to Patrick Tufts (Prior PRESIDENT&CEO (Through 12/24)). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Granite United Way
How much does Granite United Way give each year?
Granite United Way gave $482K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 91 grants.
What is Granite United Way's typical grant size?
Granite United Way's median grant in 2025 was $7,550, and its average grant was $8,767, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Granite United Way give grants?
Granite United Way gives mostly in New Hampshire: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (10 grants), Concord, NH (8 grants), Nashua, NH (2 grants) and Dover, NH (2 grants).
Does Granite United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Granite United Way's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Response Impact Grant" (55 grants).
Who are Granite United Way's largest grantees?
Granite United Way's largest 2025 grantees include Family Promise of Greater Concord ($16,500), CASA of NH ($15,500) and Grafton County Senior Citizens ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Granite United Way?
Granite United Way reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What does Granite United Way fund?
Granite United Way states that it engages donors, volunteers, and local decision-making volunteers to raise and invest local dollars, lead change, and create efficient, collaborative nonprofit solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Granite United Way?
Register for access to Granite United Way’s funding portal to receive login credentials and apply for available opportunities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Granite United Way funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/granite-united-way-morg_ea71df5c31cc4cea8d265d29223e5e33
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