Sim Ayres Foundation
Sim Ayres Foundation is a private foundation, based in Melvin Village, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $132K. Net investment income was $206K.
Sim Ayres Foundation at a glance
In short: Sim Ayres Foundation gave $132K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,000
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,500
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $1,403,048
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sim Ayres Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Capella ($17K). Together the top 8 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sim Ayres Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2020) to $142K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Capella Holden, ME | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| Future in Sight Concord, NH | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| Granite VNA Wolfeboro, NH | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| House in the Woods Lee, ME | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| Jarretts Joy Cart Inc Lexington, KY | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Oak Brook, IL | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| Society Protection of NH Forests Concord, NH | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
| The Salvation Army Laconia, NH | General Operating Expense | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,403,048 | $209,139 | $163,462 | $132,000 | 8 | $153,891 | $206,267 | $165,193 |
| 2024 | $1,355,461 | $274,948 | $134,429 | $120,000 | 8 | $131,835 | $273,321 | $144,280 |
| 2023 | $1,214,942 | $76,199 | $150,329 | $131,000 | 8 | $146,346 | $98,379 | $135,518 |
| 2022 | $1,289,072 | $134,349 | $155,842 | $142,200 | 9 | $152,331 | $132,990 | $141,340 |
| 2021 | $1,310,047 | $125,943 | $125,433 | $122,850 | 9 | $124,407 | $125,739 | $143,145 |
| 2020 | $1,308,365 | $103,288 | $119,448 | $115,200 | 9 | — | $103,023 | $123,998 |
| 2019 | $1,324,719 | $154,634 | $138,712 | $126,000 | 9 | — | $153,394 | $129,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sim Ayres Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sim Ayres Foundation is led by Scott Boisvert, President-Pt since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Boisvert
President-Pt
Trustee-Pt → President-Pt, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Partain
Trustee-Pt
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mellen
Trustee-Pt
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Mellen
Vice President & Secretary-Pt
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President & Secretary-Pt, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mellen
Treasurer-Pt
President → President & Treas-Pt, 2022
President & Treas-Pt → Treasurer-Pt, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sim Ayres Foundation
How much does Sim Ayres Foundation give each year?
Sim Ayres Foundation gave $132K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is Sim Ayres Foundation's typical grant size?
Sim Ayres Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,500, and its average grant was $16,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sim Ayres Foundation give grants?
Sim Ayres Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (25%) and Kentucky (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (2 grants).
Does Sim Ayres Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sim Ayres Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sim Ayres Foundation's largest grantees?
Sim Ayres Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camp Capella ($16,500), Future in Sight ($16,500) and Granite VNA ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sim Ayres Foundation?
Sim Ayres Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Sim Ayres Foundation's EIN?
Sim Ayres Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3513468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sim Ayres Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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