Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Its stated mission is to “enrich and nourish the lives of others”—members, employees, and communities—and its grantmaking supports charitable organizations.
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation gave $174K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,500
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +3600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,689
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $549,899
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Borthwick Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (888) 436-1847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Action Partnership of Strafford ($25K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($41,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 129 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in New York (70%), followed by New Hampshire (16%), Maine (7%), and Massachusetts (6%); Connecticut accounted for 0%. The foundation’s stated geographic context is communities where Lighthouse Credit Union members live and work, with particular focus on New England.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $80K (2023) to $205K (2024). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford Dover, NH | Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Red's Good Vibes Portsmouth, NH | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Avesta Housing Portland, ME | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Auburn, ME | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Concord Concord, NH | Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $41,000 |
| Portsmouth Music Hall - Film Festival Support Portsmouth, NH | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Maine Ending Hunger Portland, ME | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Biddeford, ME | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Home Possible Project Laconia, NH | Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $549,899 | $196,988 | $707,266 | $173,500 | 37 | $707,264 | $1,472 | $30,965 |
| 2024 | $1,060,177 | $161,469 | $274,023 | $205,358 | 1 | $274,023 | $114 | $55,730 |
| 2023 | $1,172,716 | $1,226,991 | $80,240 | $79,500 | 20 | $80,240 | $25 | $15,643 |
| 2022 | $25,965 | $39 | $75 | — | — | $75 | $2 | $1,279 |
| 2021 | $26,001 | $120,506 | $148,237 | $148,090 | 71 | $148,237 | $6 | $2,036 |
| 2020 | $53,732 | $101,231 | $97,500 | $97,500 | 49 | — | $31 | $2,735 |
| 2019 | $50,001 | $50,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $47 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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’s stated mission is to enrich and nourish the lives of others, including members, employees, and communities. Its stated focus areas are access to affordable housing, food insecurity elimination, and education support.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported. Good Shepherd Food Bank says its mission is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food and building community partnerships. Family Promise of Greater Concord says it helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. Families in Transition describes its mission as preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. The foundation also made a scholarship grant to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Grantmaking
The largest award was $390,978 to SLA Foundation in New York City. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Community Action Partnership of Strafford in Dover, New Hampshire, and $10,000 each to Red’s Good Vibes in Portsmouth, Avesta Housing in Portland, Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn, and Family Promise of Greater Concord.
Other 2025 awards included $10,000 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute for a scholarship and $5,000 each to Portsmouth Music Hall for film festival support, Maine Ending Hunger, Seeds of Hope, Home Possible Project, and Families in Transition. Among the grantees, the Locker Project says it connects food-insecure children in Maine with nourishing food, while Vouchers for Veterans says it provides food assistance and other support to U.S. military veterans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chris Parker as president/director; Kate Shabram as secretary/director; Neil Gordon as treasurer/director; and Andrea Pruna, James Teetzel, Russell Hilliard, Megan Shapiro-Ross, and Eric Kilchenstein as directors. Daniel Raposa is listed as executive director, and Emily Moore as advancement director.
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation is led by Daniel Raposa, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Raposa
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$156K (2025)
Chris Parker
President & Director
President & Director → President & Chairman, 2023
President & Chairman → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Moore
Advancement Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$71K (2025)
James Teetzel
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Hilliard
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Shabram
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Gordon
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Kilchenstein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Shapiro-Ross
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrea Pruna (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Judy Morin (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Auger (2021) — President & Director
- Former: Susan Hannigan (2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Timothy J. Collia (2018–2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $156K, to Daniel Raposa (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation
How much does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation gave $174K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 1 grant.
What is Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,689, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NH (4 grants), Portland, ME (3 grants), Portsmouth, NH (3 grants) and Manchester, NH (3 grants).
Who are Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Action Partnership of Strafford ($25,000), Red's Good Vibes ($10,000) and Avesta Housing ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 individual scholarships ($41,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation reported $550K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enrich and nourish the lives of others, including members, employees, and communities. Its stated focus areas are access to affordable housing, food insecurity elimination, and education support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2716428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Lighthouse Credit Union Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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