The Foss Family Foundation
The Foss Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, New Hampshire. Its principal activity is providing financial support to charitable organizations, primarily in Pittsfield, Gilmanton, Concord, and surrounding communities in New Hampshire.
The Foss Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Foss Family Foundation gave $648K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $648,150
- +41.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,864
- +48.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,050,200
- +5.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Foss Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Pillsbury Street Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 223-0037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foss Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pittfield Firefighters Assoc ($125K). Together the top 10 received $508K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 77 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it primarily supports organizations local to Pittsfield, Gilmanton, Concord, and surrounding communities. In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 4% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Foss Family Foundation gives
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2020) to $648K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittfield Firefighters Assoc Pittsfield, NH | General Support | $125,000 |
| Pittsfield Middle High School Pittsfield, NH | General Support | $83,150 |
| Pittsfield Youth Workshop Pittsfield, NH | General Support | $55,000 |
| Granite State VNA Concord, NH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust Concord, NH | General Support | $40,000 |
| NH Food Bank Manchester, NH | General Support | $40,000 |
| Chad Lebanon, NH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Live and Let Live Farm Chichester, NH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Pittsfield NH Library Pittsfield, NH | General Support | $30,000 |
| MSPCA Angell Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,050,200 | $1,240,431 | $834,165 | $648,150 | 21 | $648,150 | $76,661 | $403,546 |
| 2025 | $7,643,934 | $659,949 | $627,994 | $458,333 | 22 | $458,333 | $39,946 | $401,585 |
| 2024 | $7,616,209 | $496,320 | $516,346 | $394,813 | 1 | $394,813 | $166,649 | $372,248 |
| 2023 | $7,636,235 | $2,597,929 | $483,912 | $309,699 | 17 | $309,699 | — | $353,931 |
| 2022 | $5,522,218 | $238,545 | $413,725 | $231,873 | 16 | $231,873 | — | $235,830 |
| 2021 | $5,697,398 | $732,285 | $424,123 | $241,535 | 17 | — | — | $233,362 |
| 2020 | $5,389,236 | $503,607 | $368,355 | $166,755 | 15 | — | — | $217,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foss Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $404K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Its stated principal activity is financially supporting charitable organizations, primarily local to Pittsfield, Gilmanton, Concord, and surrounding communities.
Its 2026 grants included support for a range of organizations. Concord Hospital Trust describes itself as the philanthropic arm of Concord Hospital, securing and distributing charitable gifts to support the hospital’s health mission. Live and Let Live Farm says it operates a rehabilitation, rescue, and sanctuary program for animals affected by neglect, abuse, or abandonment. The Friendly Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals for people who are hungry in a warm, caring, nondiscriminating environment. David’s House says it provides a home away from home and support for families whose children are receiving treatment at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $648,150. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $125,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $125,000 to Pittfield Firefighters Association, $83,150 to Pittsfield Middle High School, and $55,000 to Pittsfield Youth Workshop. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Granite State VNA, $40,000 each to Concord Hospital Trust and NH Food Bank, and $30,000 each to CHAD, Live and Let Live Farm, and Pittsfield NH Library. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Pike, Carol Pike, Tim Davidson, Adam Davidson, and Ross Morse as trustees. Carol Pike is also listed as president, and J Daniel Davidson as treasurer.
The Foss Family Foundation is led by Carol Pike, Trustee & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol Pike
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Davidson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Pike
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ross Morse
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
J. Daniel Davidson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lois R. Foss (2020–2021) — Trustee & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Foss Family Foundation
How much does The Foss Family Foundation give each year?
The Foss Family Foundation gave $648K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $458K across 22 grants.
What is The Foss Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Foss Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,864, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Foss Family Foundation give grants?
The Foss Family Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, NH (7 grants), Concord, NH (6 grants), Manchester, NH (2 grants) and Lebanon, NH (2 grants).
Does The Foss Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Foss Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Foss Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Foss Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Pittfield Firefighters Assoc ($125,000), Pittsfield Middle High School ($83,150) and Pittsfield Youth Workshop ($55,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Foss Family Foundation?
The Foss Family Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $404K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Foss Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Its stated principal activity is financially supporting charitable organizations, primarily local to Pittsfield, Gilmanton, Concord, and surrounding communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foss Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Foss Family Foundation's EIN?
The Foss Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0511772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Foss Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Foss Family 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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Grantable. (2026). The Foss Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-foss-family-foundation-morg_fccdf12d845943d699a00930ee233dc4
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