Primemls Cares Foundation
Primemls Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing reports grants for hardship and support for organizations serving people in need.
Primemls Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Primemls Cares Foundation gave $113K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $112,921
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,705
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,916
- Total assets
- $20,702
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Primemls Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The contact is listed as Jen Ball; forms and materials are variable, and the filing reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed.
- Deadline
- None is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jen Ball
Mailing address: 45 Constitution Avenue, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 228-9733
Email: jen@primemls.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Primemls Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jerey and Lisa Spiess ($6K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($94,290), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 34% to Vermont, 7% to Texas, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Primemls Cares Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $94,290 |
| Jerey and Lisa Spiess Dallas, TX | Hardship | $6,081 |
| The Community Kitchen Inc Keene, NH | Hardship | $5,000 |
| El PEZ Dorado Resturant LLC Lawrence, MA | Hardship | $4,000 |
| Sonshine Soup Kitchen Derry, NH | Hardship | $2,000 |
| Brittany Labonville Manchester, NH | Hardhsip | $1,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,702 | $119,520 | $115,213 | $112,921 | 24 | $112,921 | $883 |
| 2024 | $15,145 | $42,205 | $106,717 | $104,075 | 21 | $106,717 | $2,071 |
| 2023 | $79,657 | $87,928 | $8,271 | $500 | 1 | $8,271 | $1,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Primemls Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $883 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include hardship awards to individual recipients and support for charitable organizations. The Community Kitchen Inc. says it provides healthy, nourishing meals, take-home boxes, and advocacy to low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the Monadnock region. Sonshine Soup Kitchen says it provides free meals for people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $112,921. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median of $3,916. The listed grants include $18,000 to an individual recipient in Vermont and $10,000 to each of two individual recipients, one in New Hampshire and one in Vermont. Organizational grants included $5,000 to The Community Kitchen Inc. and $2,000 to Sonshine Soup Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Choate as chair, Jill Vespa as vice chair, Carol Slocum as secretary, and Denise Olivares-Molina as treasurer. It lists Jenna Roberts-Luce, Betty McEanany, Trent Stephens, Marion Cheney, and Chris Cummings as members.
Primemls Cares Foundation is led by David Choate, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Choate
Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Slocum
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Olivares-Molina
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Roberts-Luce
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Vespa
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Cheney
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Stephens
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cummings
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betty McEanany
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judy Williams (2023–2024) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Primemls Cares Foundation
How much does Primemls Cares Foundation give each year?
Primemls Cares Foundation gave $113K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 21 grants.
What is Primemls Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Primemls Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,916, and its average grant was $4,705, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Primemls Cares Foundation give grants?
Primemls Cares Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (34%) and Texas (7%).
Does Primemls Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Primemls Cares Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship" (23 grants).
Who are Primemls Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Primemls Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jerey and Lisa Spiess ($6,081), The Community Kitchen Inc ($5,000) and El PEZ Dorado Resturant LLC ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($94,290), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Primemls Cares Foundation?
Primemls Cares Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $883 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Primemls Cares Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include hardship awards to individual recipients and support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Primemls Cares Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Primemls Cares Foundation's EIN?
Primemls Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1778902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Primemls Cares Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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