League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc
The mission of the League of NH Craftsmen is to advance, cultivate and champion excellence in fine craft. We envision that through our work: People regard craft as inspirational, meaningful, and relevant to their lives as individuals and as community members. Makers of fine craft are inspired, enriched, supported, and honored. The League is widely respected across New England and the country as a leader in craft.
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc at a glance
In short: League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,604
- -49.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,604
- +0.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,604
- Total assets
- $3,337,428
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Maine Crafts Association ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $11K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Crafts Association Gardiner, ME | Support for Craft Apprentice Program | $5,604 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,337,428 | $1,421,571 | $1,426,862 | $5,604 | 1 | $73,549 |
| 2025 | $3,249,050 | $1,389,539 | $1,489,544 | $11,179 | 2 | $66,534 |
| 2024 | $3,308,920 | $1,364,967 | $1,379,073 | $9,200 | 1 | $51,914 |
| 2023 | $3,123,200 | $1,394,617 | $1,312,479 | $7,102 | 1 | $20,467 |
| 2022 | $3,170,300 | $1,577,400 | $1,192,304 | $5,000 | Total only | $80,677 |
| 2021 | $2,911,749 | $857,430 | $776,435 | — | — | $86,156 |
| 2020 | $2,613,596 | $1,480,947 | $1,400,321 | — | — | $64,827 |
| 2019 | $2,599,642 | $1,266,537 | $1,351,429 | — | — | $31,041 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc
Based on IRS filings
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Concord, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc is led by Kate Saunders, Executive Director on every filing since 2025; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kate Saunders
Executive Director
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$30K (2025) → $125K (2026)
Zachary Jonas
Chair & Secretary
Director → Director, Chair & Secretary, 2025
Director, Chair & Secretary → Chair & Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Archer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hampton
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grayson Shephard
Treasurer & Director
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hethre Larivee
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Beavens
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Wolf
Vice Chair
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Donna Zils Banfield (2019–2025) — Director
- Former: Miriam Carter (2019–2025) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathleen Dillon (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Patrick Ellis (2022–2025) — Interim Vc & Treasurer
- Former: Beth Mulleavey (2023–2025) — Chair
- Former: Karen Lyle (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Dan Rich (2024–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Sarah Sullivan (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Jacob Marvelley (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tom McGurrin (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: John MacLean (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah Parrish (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Amee Sweet-McNamara (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Ryan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Patience Carlier (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kristin Kennedy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Colletti-Lawson (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Kurt J Sundstrom (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Melinda LaBarge (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Motuzas Johnson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Charlotte Williams (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Woods (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Valerie Jenkins (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Deb Fairchild (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Chorlian (2020) — Director
- Former: Beverly Taylor (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Judith Raskin (2019) — President -
- Former: Nancy Rowley (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $125K, to Kate Saunders (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc
How much does League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc give each year?
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc?
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc?
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Concord, NH. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc operate?
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc has awarded grants in Maine, New Hampshire.
What is League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc's EIN?
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0234385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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