The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
The organization of fundraising events to provide funding to qualifying tax-exempt entities in nh's seacoast area.
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth at a glance
In short: The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth gave $105K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,672
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,445
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,479
- Total assets
- $3,615,783
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Portsmouth Rotary Scholarship)
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Rotary Scholarship
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Basic Needs Grant
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
Amount
Approximately US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rotary Club of Portsmouth: Helping Professions Grant
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presidential Project ($37K). Together the top 6 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $312K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Project Santa Barbra, CA | — | $37,054 |
| Recovery Community Dover, NH | — | $21,899 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | General Support | $20,570 |
| Operation Warm Coats Philidelphia, PA | — | $10,388 |
| Jarvis Center Project Portsmouth, NH | — | $9,487 |
| Ben Schaffer Recreation Inc Lake Hopatcong, NJ | — | $5,274 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,615,783 | $189,620 | $257,977 | $104,672 | 6 | $117,726 |
| 2024 | $3,487,825 | $288,325 | $238,331 | $100,844 | 3 | $114,376 |
| 2023 | $3,241,990 | $264,670 | $266,175 | $117,047 | 7 | $112,962 |
| 2022 | $3,205,504 | $502,112 | $475,634 | $312,161 | 3 | $113,067 |
| 2021 | $3,295,552 | $373,955 | $299,789 | $160,833 | 9 | $121,582 |
| 2020 | $2,510,336 | $178,689 | $156,164 | $51,035 | 4 | $88,159 |
About The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
Based on IRS filings
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth is a public charity, based in Portsmouth, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $118K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth is led by Midge Nelson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Midge Nelson
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Oneail
President-El
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Alex
Senior Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Holfle
Senior Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Conard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Dugan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bria Day
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Underhill
Senior Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Joyce-Coute
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norm Olsen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Burke
Secretary
Assistant Se → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Wood
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Legge
Vice President
Vice President → President El, 2023
President El → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Chick
Sergeant at
Assistant Sargent → Sergeant at, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Brindisi
Assistant Sergent
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Fleisher
Assistant Tr
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Muccia
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla McInnis
Assistant Se
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Betsy Scott (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Caitlyn Hassett (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joanie Dickinson (2020–2024) — President-El
- Former: John Bohenko (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John St Pierre (2020–2024) — Sgt at Arms
- Former: Julia Thompson (2020–2024) — Assistant Sgt. A
- Former: Justin Finn (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Robert Herold (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Tristan Shanley (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ben Wheeler (2021–2024) — Senior Director
- Former: Cleo Villaflores (2021–2024) — Senior Director
- Former: Joseph Bove (2021–2024) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Lindsay Reid (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jonathan Flagg (2020–2023) — Senior Director
- Former: Neal Oullette (2023) — Senior Director
- Former: Nicole Clark (2023) — Sargent at A
- Former: Joe Bove (2020) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Leo Gagnon (2020) — Past President
- Former: Lindsay Hery (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Notis (2020) — Senior Director
- Former: Neal Ouellett (2020) — Senior Director
- Former: Steve Wood (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Gold (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth
How much does The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth give each year?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth gave $105K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 3 grants.
What is The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's typical grant size?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's median grant in 2025 was $15,479, and its average grant was $17,445, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth give grants?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New Hampshire (30%) and Illinois (20%).
Who are The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's largest grantees?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's largest 2025 grantees include Presidential Project ($37,054), Recovery Community ($21,899) and Rotary Foundation ($20,570), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What is The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's EIN?
The Charitable Division of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0482034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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