New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc

Regeneration International

Finland, MN

To build a global network of farmers, scientists, businesses, activists, educators, journalists, governments and consumers who will promote and put into practice regenerative agriculture and land-use practices that: provide abundant, nutritious food; revive local economies; rebuild soil fertility and biodiversity; and restore climate stability by returning carbon to the soil, through the natural process of photosynthesis.

Eaves Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Eaves Family Foundation supports organizations working in areas including maternal health, community development, disaster relief, land conservation, and agriculture, with most 2024 funding going to North Carolina. Its grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation funds a varied mix of emergency medical response, education, agriculture, arts and cultural programs, with 2024 grants ranging from $2,000 to $500,000 and a median of $25,000. Its grants mainly went to organizations in California, New York and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation

New York, NY

The Sarah and Daniel Rueven Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including universities, schools, Jewish organizations, health and safety groups, and food and agriculture research. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $18,000, and went mainly to organizations in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.

Novo Foundation

Hurley, NY

In 2024, NOVO FOUNDATION gave grants across varied charitable areas, with a focus on New York (70% of grant dollars) and direct activities in the Hudson Valley; California received 11%. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $20 million, with a median of $150,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

The Schmidt Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

The Schmidt Family Foundation funds nonprofits working in education, health, community development, climate and energy, human rights, ocean stewardship, and sustainable food systems. Its 2024 grants ranged from $400 to $8 million, with a median of $130,000; grant dollars were concentrated in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. It does not accept unsolicited requests for new organizational support; applications are by invitation only.

The McKnight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The McKnight Foundation funds nonprofit organizations, research, and community initiatives in arts and culture, food systems, climate and energy, neuroscience, and equitable communities, primarily in Minnesota and the Midwest, with some work in Africa and South America and beyond. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,150 to $10 million, with a median of $100,000; prospective applicants are asked to contact program staff first, who provide proposal instructions if they determine funding may be considered.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and students, with grants supporting areas such as health, education, housing, the environment, arts, and economic security, primarily benefiting New Hampshire communities. Its 2024 median itemized grant was $25,000, and its Responsive Grants program offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and hands-on STEM programs, including efforts to expand access for underserved and underrepresented communities; its grants support organizations in the U.S. and internationally. Typical giving varies: 2025 grants had a median of $5,750, while STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants are listed at $5,000–$50,000. The profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Mascoma Bank Foundation

Lebanon, NH

Mascoma Bank Foundation funds capital projects for nonprofits in Mascoma Bank’s lending area, including building and infrastructure improvements, construction, capital campaigns, and major equipment or other capital items. Its capital grants are typically $5,000–$25,000; it accepts unsolicited requests, with proposals considered quarterly.

Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation

Rye, NH