Mt Roeschmore Foundation
MT Roeschmore Foundation is a private foundation based in Etna, New Hampshire. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations including arts and performing arts organizations, a healthcare provider, a university, a public radio organization, a land conservancy, and a museum.
Mt Roeschmore Foundation at a glance
In short: Mt Roeschmore Foundation gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,039,111
- +32.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +78.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,344
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,641,512
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mt Roeschmore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 60, Etna, NH 03750
Phone: (603) 643-9028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mt Roeschmore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Precision Museum ($305K). Together the top 10 received $867K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 107 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (47%), Vermont (39%), California (12%), New York (2%), and Washington, DC (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mt Roeschmore Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 341% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2019) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Precision Museum Windsor, VT | General Purpose | $305,274 |
| Opera North Lebanon, NH | General Purpose | $126,230 |
| University of Redlands Redlands, CA | General Purpose | $112,028 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Purpose | $102,906 |
| Mascoma Community Healthcare Canaan, NH | General Purpose | $53,851 |
| Ava Gallery & Art Center Lebanon, NH | General Purpose | $46,429 |
| Northern Stage White River Junction, VT | General Purpose | $39,826 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon, NH | General Purpose | $33,174 |
| Clif Waterbury Center, VT | General Purpose | $30,193 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio Concord, NH | General Purpose | $17,500 |
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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 | $6,641,512 | $160,063 | $1,102,689 | $1,039,111 | 41 | $1,045,475 | $102,349 | $306,520 |
| 2024 | $6,609,754 | $419,363 | $852,027 | $783,393 | 23 | $783,393 | $356,764 | $293,559 |
| 2023 | $6,094,896 | $605,149 | $666,248 | $596,424 | 18 | $596,424 | $573,515 | $256,912 |
| 2022 | $5,566,813 | $371,897 | $359,125 | $292,805 | 9 | $292,805 | $310,779 | $279,734 |
| 2021 | $7,055,729 | $-567,439 | $307,783 | $247,327 | 16 | $247,327 | $145,993 | $286,199 |
| 2020 | $5,854,368 | $296,684 | $316,198 | $264,526 | 22 | — | $121,316 | $244,068 |
| 2019 | $5,072,234 | $166,041 | $274,775 | $219,348 | 19 | — | $115,316 | $208,053 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mt Roeschmore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $307K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The organizations it supported describe a range of work: American Precision Museum says it shares the story of American manufacturing and innovation; Opera North says it brings together artists to create performing arts; and Mascoma Community Healthcare says it provides primary health and dental care in underserved areas. Other 2025 grantees describe work in education, public radio, theater, land conservation, and social change.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,039,111. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $305,274, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $305,274 to American Precision Museum, $126,230 to Opera North, $112,028 to the University of Redlands, $102,906 to Dartmouth College, and $53,851 to Mascoma Community Healthcare. The listed purposes for these grants were general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian A. Roesch, Frederick A. Roesch, Frederick J. Roesch, Larissa M. Roesch, and Linda J. Roesch as trustees. Frederick A. Roesch is listed as president/trustee, and Linda J. Roesch as treasurer/trustee.
Mt Roeschmore Foundation is led by Frederick J. Roesch, President, Trustee & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick J. Roesch
President, Trustee & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian A. Roesch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Larissa M. Roesch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Linda J. Roesch
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Roeschmore Foundation
How much does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give each year?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation gave $1.0M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $783K across 23 grants.
What is Mt Roeschmore Foundation's typical grant size?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,344, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give grants?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (39%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lebanon, NH (7 grants), Hanover, NH (6 grants), Concord, NH (3 grants) and Norwich, VT (3 grants).
Does Mt Roeschmore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mt Roeschmore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mt Roeschmore Foundation's largest grantees?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Precision Museum ($305,274), Opera North ($126,230) and University of Redlands ($112,028), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mt Roeschmore Foundation?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mt Roeschmore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mt Roeschmore Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mt Roeschmore Foundation's EIN?
Mt Roeschmore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0519852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Mt Roeschmore Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mt Roeschmore Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mt-roeschmore-foundation-morg_fb8334b100b84ff7bf9e791183cee6df
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