Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is a public charity based in Concord, New Hampshire. It supports oral health care and education, with a stated mission focused on improving access to and the quality of care in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation at a glance
In short: Northeast Delta Dental Foundation gave $709K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Maine. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $708,661
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,685
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $13,580,203
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (14 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s guidelines state that applications are evaluated on their merits. Requests must be for oral-health-related projects and meet the stated eligibility and nondiscrimination requirements. Applications of $2,000 or less may be considered throughout the year by the Foundation Advisory Committee; requests above $2,000 are referred by the committee to the Board of Directors with its recommendations. The website describes two funding cycles each year, typically in spring and fall.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists January 29, 2027, as the submission deadline for applications to be reviewed at the March board meeting. Final decisions are expected after the March 26, 2027, board meeting.
- Deadline
- The website lists January 29, 2027, as the submission deadline for applications to be reviewed at the March board…
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2002, Concord, NH 03302-2002
Phone: (603) 223-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
Who Northeast Delta Dental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mainely Teeth ($100K). Together the top 10 received $444K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 166 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated geographic focus is Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in those states: Maine received 37%, New Hampshire 36%, and Vermont 20%. The remaining shares went to Colorado (6%) and Rhode Island (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Northeast Delta Dental Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 34 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $709K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainely Teeth Portland, ME | Mobile dental clinic waiting list | $100,000 |
| Saving People's Smiles Dental Center Concord, NH | Wally's War Against Addiction program for patients in recovery | $58,000 |
| Caring Hands of Maine Ellsworth, ME | Dental Equipment | $50,000 |
| Sullivan County Oral Health Collaborative Claremont, NH | Dental equipment | $50,000 |
| Vermont State Dental Society South Burlington, VT | Dental auxiliary recruitment program | $40,000 |
| Community Health Centers of Rutland County Rutland, VT | Dental equipment | $25,000 |
| National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped Denver, CO | Dental Lifeline Network of NH; donated dental services program support | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire Oral Health Network Inc Concord, NH | General Operating Suppport | $25,000 |
| Center for Technology Essex Dental Assisting Program Essex Junction, VT | Scholarships for dental assisting students | $23,000 |
| VFW Post 816 Littleton, NH | Littleton Veteran's Dental program | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,580,203 | $1,324,767 | $810,494 | $708,661 | 36 | $496,729 |
| 2023 | $12,527,755 | $2,290,124 | $1,365,025 | $1,269,505 | 42 | $396,380 |
| 2022 | $10,442,324 | $1,517,243 | $517,346 | $403,412 | 28 | $239,179 |
| 2021 | $10,988,991 | $2,407,669 | $678,227 | $572,809 | 25 | $422,609 |
| 2020 | $8,395,559 | $1,842,415 | $414,126 | $343,280 | 35 | $126,514 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve access to and the quality of oral health care and education for the public and dental communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Its guidelines cover oral-health education, preventive care, dental clinic equipment and supplies, continuing education for dental professionals, research, and workforce development through scholarships and loan repayment programs. It also describes support for in-school oral health education.
The Foundation says eligible applicants include organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, governmental institutions, and academic institutions. Projects must be oral-health related, and organizations must not discriminate on specified protected grounds.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for clinics, professional and workforce initiatives, and community programs. For example, Mainely Teeth received a grant for its mobile clinic waiting list; the Vermont State Dental Society received support for a dental auxiliary recruitment program; and the Center for Technology Essex Dental Assisting Program received scholarship funding for dental assisting students. The grantees describe their own missions: Mainely Teeth says it works to break down barriers to oral health care, while Sullivan County Oral Health says it seeks to expand access for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 36 grants totaling $708,661. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $100,000, with a median of $13,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Mainely Teeth for its mobile dental clinic waiting list; $58,000 to Saving People’s Smiles Dental Center for a program for patients in recovery; and $50,000 each to Caring Hands of Maine for dental equipment and Sullivan County Oral Health Collaborative for dental equipment. Other grants included $40,000 to the Vermont State Dental Society for dental auxiliary recruitment, $25,000 to Community Health Centers of Rutland County for dental equipment, and $25,000 to the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped for Dental Lifeline Network support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Raffio as President and Director, Melvin J Severance III as Chair and Director, Jennifer L Beyer as Treasurer, and Siobhan Hutchinson as Secretary. Directors listed on the filing were Matthew Cookson, Grace Odimayo DMD, Brian Townsend, Jeffrey R Walawender DDS, Terence A Wardrop, Jason Williams, Thomas Raffio, and Melvin J Severance III.
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation is led by Thomas Raffio, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Raffio
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin J Severance III
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R Walawender DDS
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence A Wardrop
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Odimayo DMD
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Townsend
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Cookson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Siobhan Hutchinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L Beyer
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: David B Solomon DDS (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David B Staples DDS (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer L McGrath (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen B Walker (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Kyra Chadbourne DDS (2021) — Director
- Former: David A Baasch DDS (2020) — Director
- Former: Don Oakes (2020) — Director
- Former: Eleanor H Vien (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Suzanne M McDowell (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Northeast Delta Dental Foundation
How much does Northeast Delta Dental Foundation give each year?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation gave $709K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 42 grants.
What is Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's typical grant size?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $19,685, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Northeast Delta Dental Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Northeast Delta Dental Foundation give grants?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's top state is Maine, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Hampshire (36%) and Vermont (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (4 grants), Manchester, NH (3 grants), Portland, ME (2 grants) and Ellsworth, ME (2 grants).
Does Northeast Delta Dental Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Dental Equipment" (6 grants).
Who are Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's largest grantees?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mainely Teeth ($100,000), Saving People's Smiles Dental Center ($58,000) and National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped ($52,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Northeast Delta Dental Foundation?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Northeast Delta Dental Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve access to and the quality of oral health care and education for the public and dental communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Northeast Delta Dental Foundation?
The Foundation’s guidelines state that applications are evaluated on their merits. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's EIN?
Northeast Delta Dental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0489150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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