New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is a community foundation and the state's largest provider of grants to nonprofits and scholarships to local residents. Founded in 1962, it is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the country. Based in Concord, New Hampshire, the Foundation serves as a statewide philanthropic institution where donors entrust their charitable resources to support community needs and student education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2B
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$59.7M
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
949
+2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To make New Hampshire a more just, sustainable and vibrant community where everyone can thrive.
The Foundation achieves its purpose by:
- Supporting nonprofit organizations that advance health and well-being, environmental protection, education, housing and other basic needs, arts and culture, civic health and economic security
- Helping New Hampshire students fund the education they need to fulfill their dreams and potential
- Connecting generous people with pressing community needs and effective ways to give
- Collaborating, building relationships and learning from all community partners
- Advocating and using its voice on important public issues
- Investing charitable assets in alignment with its purpose and values to ensure a perpetual source of philanthropic capital
The Foundation's strategic plan is focused on advancing equity and racial justice.
Grantmaking
The Foundation awards more than $70 million in grants and scholarships annually. In 2024, this included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,160,183,639
- Total Revenue: $231,461,448
- Total Expenses: $85,965,187
- Number of Employees: 64
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,160,183,639 | $1,002,905,419 | $906,709,858 |
| Revenue | $231,461,448 | $93,727,028 | $65,087,484 |
| Expenses | $85,965,187 | $77,100,407 | $72,174,040 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $76,031,738 | $27,158,895 | $20,195,254 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
19 open opportunities from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship Grant
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Caroline L. Gross Fellowship
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Grant
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard Ober - President and CEO
- Richard Peck - Vice President of Development and Philanthropy Services
- Kristen Oliveri - Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbie Bagley | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| George Bald | Board Member (start 10/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| Peter Bergh | Board Member (start 10/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| JerriAnne Boggis | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Laurie Gabriel | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Kristin Girald | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Jada Keye Hebra | Board Member (start 10/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| Dottie Morris | Board Member (start 10/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| Pawn Nitichan | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Emmett Soldati | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Ritu Gupta Ullal | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Jennifer Williams | Board Member (start 10/2024) | 1.5 | — |
| Joseph G Morone | Chair; Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Barbara Couch | Vice Chair; Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Sarah Mattson Dustin | Treasurer; Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Evelyn Aissa | Secretary; Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Richard Ober | President | 50 | $479,667 |
| Michael Wilson | Chief Investment & Finance Off./SVP | 50 | $335,830 |
| Simon Delekta | VP Community Engagement and Impact | 50 | $174,229 |
| Melinda Mosier | VP Donor Engagement and Philanthropy | 50 | $176,346 |
| Kristen Oliveri | VP of Communications & Marketing | 50 | $154,107 |
| Rebecca Carr | Senior Director of Accounting | 50 | $148,535 |
| David Goodman | Director of Information Servcies | 50 | $125,328 |
| Katie Dionne | Controller | 50 | $166,060 |
| Laura Rauscher | Dir., Development & Philanthopy Svcs | 50 | $130,056 |
| Sonya Salanti | Director of Tillotson Funds | 50 | $125,263 |
Contact Information
Main Office: 37 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: 603-225-6641 or 800-464-6641 Website: www.nhcf.org
Department Contacts:
- Grant inquiries: 603-225-6641 ext. 5
- Scholarship inquiries: 603-225-6641 ext. 2
- Donor Services: 603-225-6641 ext. 3
- Media inquiries: Kristen Oliveri at 603-225-6641 ext. 267
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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