Northstar Relief Inc

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits and students in New Hampshire across areas including health, education, housing, the environment, arts and civic life. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Responsive Grants offer eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; applications are accepted through that program on a rolling basis.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and STEM programs, primarily through support for regional FIRST organizations and team grants for costs such as registration, equipment, travel, and events. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $1,404,497, with a median of $10,550; its programs and grantmaking reach the U.S. and internationally, though some opportunities are location-restricted. The profile describes specific sponsor-funded team grant opportunities and application processes but does not state whether FIRST accepts unsolicited requests generally.

Alexander and Linda Milley Foundation

Rye, NH

The Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family

Newport, NH

The Robert and Joyce Oberkotter Family funds scholarships for eligible high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education and school programs that support extracurricular activities and underfunded areas such as music, art, and athletics. Recent grants ranged from $4,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000; giving is concentrated in New Hampshire, with additional support in Vermont and Rhode Island. Scholarship application instructions are published on its website; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests for other grants.

Emily Landecker Foundation Inc

Hanover, NH

The Emily Landecker Foundation supports charitable, educational, environmental, agricultural, transportation, and community-service organizations, primarily in New Hampshire’s and Vermont’s Upper Connecticut River Valley. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $1.6 million, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cogswell Benevolent Trust

Bedford, NH

The Cogswell Benevolent Trust funds established charitable programs, including projects serving children and families, youth programs, food needs, and facilities, primarily in New Hampshire; 90% of awards must remain in the state. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts proposals at any time, with no deadline.

The Couch Family Foundation

Hanover, NH

The Couch Family Foundation funds work benefiting children and families, especially early care and education statewide in New Hampshire and well-being in the Upper Valley and Martha’s Vineyard. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $605,000, with a median of $20,000. Although its Cherished Communities program encourages first-time applicants to seek staff guidance, the foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Endowment For Health Inc

Concord, NH

Endowment for Health funds health-related programs in New Hampshire, especially work benefiting vulnerable and underserved residents and advancing health equity and systemic change. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000; its Opportunity Grants typically range from $1,000 to $20,000. It provides an applicant portal, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Abraham Burtman Charity Trust

Dover, NH

The Abraham Burtman Charity Trust funds poverty relief, education, religion, scholarships, and other charitable purposes, with grants typically ranging from $200 to $2,500. Its recent grants went to New Hampshire recipients; organizations are invited to apply by letter describing their work, proposed initiative, and requested amount, with proof of nonprofit status.

Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc

Greenville, NH

The foundation supports a varied range of charitable work, including education, environmental organizations, and religious groups, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Massachusetts recipients and additional funding across several states. It made 91 grants in 2024, typically small (median $400), though awards ranged from $200 to $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund provides financing and technical assistance for affordable housing, manufactured-home residents, small businesses, nonprofits, energy efficiency, and community projects, and administers USDA meat and poultry grant programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,390 to $8.2 million, with a median of about $242,000; recipients were in New Hampshire and other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Penates Foundation

Seabrook, NH

The Penates Foundation supports education, medical research, civic and community activities, arts and culture, environmental conservation, and religion, with grants to organizations in New Hampshire and across several other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $253,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations; it requests a letter, with no stated deadline.