New Hampshire Progress Alliance
The organization's purpose is to support efforts to education, inform, and engage of the people of New Hampshire to build civic participation and knowledge around important issues. The organization assesses the interests and needs of New Hampshire residents and communities and strengthens efforts to expand the base of citizens engaged in issue advocacy.
New Hampshire Progress Alliance at a glance
In short: New Hampshire Progress Alliance gave $1.0M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,047,000
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,875
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $92,500
- Total assets
- $642,508
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New Hampshire Progress Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amplify New Hampshire ($345K). Together the top 8 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 42 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How New Hampshire Progress Alliance gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $533K (2019) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amplify New Hampshire Manchester, NH | General Support | $345,000 |
| 603 Forward Concord, NH | General Support | $212,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | General Support | $210,000 |
| Forward Action Fund Concord, NH | General Support | $125,000 |
| Granite State Interfaith Action Fund Manchester, NH | General Support | $60,000 |
| New Hampshire Youth Movement Dover, NH | General Support | $40,000 |
| 350NH Action Dover, NH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Rights and Democracy Project Concord, NH | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $642,508 | $1,653,462 | $1,403,620 | $1,047,000 | 8 | $405 |
| 2023 | $414,023 | $1,080,676 | $1,019,154 | $715,000 | 7 | $217 |
| 2022 | $352,883 | $958,502 | $1,077,035 | $760,475 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $461,901 | $989,470 | $908,323 | $559,323 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $383,611 | $889,976 | $897,561 | $608,226 | 10 | — |
| 2019 | $390,296 | $1,138,657 | $1,095,930 | $532,500 | 10 | — |
About New Hampshire Progress Alliance
Based on IRS filings
New Hampshire Progress Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Concord, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $405.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Hampshire Progress Alliance is led by Amali Cowan, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amali Cowan
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$97K (2023) → $102K (2024)
Janet Prince
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Furber
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Henry
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Vandenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Keefe
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
PJ Blankenhorn
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Taylor
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Marion
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kristen Laine (2019–2024) — Director · Filing note: Through 93021
- Former: Sarah Chaisson-Warner (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Scott Marion Eff (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jabe Blumenthal (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Margaret Goodlander (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Melany Kahn (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Amali Cowan (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire Progress Alliance
How much does New Hampshire Progress Alliance give each year?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance gave $1.0M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $715K across 7 grants.
What is New Hampshire Progress Alliance's typical grant size?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $92,500, and its average grant was $130,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New Hampshire Progress Alliance give grants?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance gives mostly in New Hampshire: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (3 grants), Manchester, NH (2 grants) and Dover, NH (2 grants).
Does New Hampshire Progress Alliance give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of New Hampshire Progress Alliance's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are New Hampshire Progress Alliance's largest grantees?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Amplify New Hampshire ($345,000), 603 Forward ($212,000) and America Votes ($210,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is New Hampshire Progress Alliance?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance reported $643K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is New Hampshire Progress Alliance?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Concord, NH. It holds $643K in total assets as of 2024.
What is New Hampshire Progress Alliance's EIN?
New Hampshire Progress Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4281685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work New Hampshire Progress Alliance funds
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) $75 - $150 per individual; $60 - $150 per person for groups (10-30 people, $1,800 - $4,500 suggested group honorarium) · Due November 12, 2026
- Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University 85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living · Due November 15, 2026
- Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award $5,000 · Due November 24, 2026
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