New Hampshire Outdoor Council
To provide funding for backcountry search and rescue promote safe and responsible use of the backcountry and outdoors by providing information and education
New Hampshire Outdoor Council at a glance
In short: New Hampshire Outdoor Council gave $37K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,314
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $7,463
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $152,764
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New Hampshire Outdoor Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Androscoggin Valley SAR ($10K). Together the top 5 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Valley SAR Gorham, NH | radios and drone equipment | $10,385 |
| Upper Valley Wilderness Rescue Team Hanover, NH | radios | $7,100 |
| Lakes Region Search & Rescue Laconia, NH | radios | $7,000 |
| Mountain Rescue Service N Conway, NH | Ropes courses | $6,850 |
| New England K-9 Grantham, NH | starlink | $5,979 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,764 | $226,605 | $145,804 | $37,314 | 5 | $4,539 |
About New Hampshire Outdoor Council
Based on IRS filings
New Hampshire Outdoor Council is a public charity, based in Kearsarge, NH. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Hampshire Outdoor Council is led by Chris Thayer, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Thayer
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kane
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Bell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Summers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jed Williamson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kneeland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Stohl
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Cherim
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hummel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Carte
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Tower
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Leich
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Cormier
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gordon
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 New Hampshire Outdoor Council
How much does New Hampshire Outdoor Council give each year?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council gave $37K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is New Hampshire Outdoor Council's typical grant size?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,463, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Hampshire Outdoor Council give grants?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does New Hampshire Outdoor Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on New Hampshire Outdoor Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are New Hampshire Outdoor Council's largest grantees?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council's largest 2025 grantees include Androscoggin Valley SAR ($10,385), Upper Valley Wilderness Rescue Team ($7,100) and Lakes Region Search & Rescue ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New Hampshire Outdoor Council?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council reported $153K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is New Hampshire Outdoor Council's EIN?
New Hampshire Outdoor Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0399733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
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