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New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits and students in New Hampshire across areas including health, education, housing, the environment, arts and civic life. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Responsive Grants offer eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; applications are accepted through that program on a rolling basis.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

Bangor, ME

The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation supports arts and culture, economic and workforce development, education, health and wellness, and social and community services, including affordable housing and health care. It focuses on Maine, New Hampshire, and Essex County, Massachusetts; 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,750. It accepts applications through an online portal, with applications reviewed twice a year.

Newburyport Bank Charitable

Newburyport, MA

Newburyport Bank Charitable funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Greater Newburyport and nearby communities, with priorities including affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, health and wellness, and veteran support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through an online form, with quarterly deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

TD Charitable Foundation

Portland, ME

TD Charitable Foundation funds education, human services, housing and eviction prevention, nonprofit training, and community initiatives, with emphasis on inclusion and underserved and low-to-moderate-income communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; its filing lists a typical award range of $135–$475,000. It focuses primarily on Florida, New Jersey, and New York, and its 2023 filing says applications are available online; applicants must be eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in states with a TD Bank branch.

United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc

Boston, MA

United Way of Massachusetts Bay funds nonprofits and community partnerships advancing economic mobility, education, youth success, safe housing, and basic-needs support, with a focus on eastern Massachusetts. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.4 million, with a median award of $50,000. It has offered specific application processes, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.

Martin I Elkin and Pauline G Elkin Charitable Trust

New Castle, NH

The foundation’s final 2022 filing says it supported qualified tax-exempt organizations benefiting children, principally located in New Hampshire, with grants listed for health and education. Its 12 grants ranged from $1,000 to $505,000, with a median of $3,000; the filing says written applications were accepted, but it is marked as the foundation’s final return, so these instructions may no longer be current.

A Caring Community Inc

Kittery, ME

A Caring Community supports local 501(c)(3) charities in the Seacoast area of Maine and New Hampshire, funding work in areas such as arts, education, conservation, health, food assistance, and services for women, children, and veterans. In 2025, its 38 grants ranged from $6,070 to $18,460, with a median of $8,688. It accepts applications: eligible organizations can request an application at The Fabulous Find during store hours.

Foundation for Seacoast Health

Portsmouth, NH

The Foundation for Seacoast Health supports mental health, healthy aging, healthcare career pathways, and community well-being in six New Hampshire towns and three Maine towns. Its 2025 grants ranged from $150 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process; deadlines are listed in its grant guidelines.

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation supports economic inclusion and mobility, including small businesses, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $2,002,500, with a median of $2,500, primarily in Massachusetts and also in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Maine Community Foundation Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Maine Community Foundation supports nonprofits and communities in Maine through grants for areas such as community building, arts, land and water, housing, and equity, as well as scholarships. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $17,500, though awards varied widely. The profile describes online applications for competitive grants but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and STEM programs, primarily through support for regional FIRST organizations and team grants for costs such as registration, equipment, travel, and events. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $1,404,497, with a median of $10,550; its programs and grantmaking reach the U.S. and internationally, though some opportunities are location-restricted. The profile describes specific sponsor-funded team grant opportunities and application processes but does not state whether FIRST accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation

Rye, NH