The Fuller Foundation Inc
The Fuller Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Rye Beach, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $599K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
The Fuller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fuller Foundation Inc gave $599K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,884
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,555
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,744
- Total assets
- $12,123,290
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Fuller Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Fuller Foundation Inc
Fuller Foundation: The Arts Grants
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Deadline
Deadline not published
Fuller Foundation: Wildlife, Endangered Species – Their Environment, And Animals Helping People Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fuller Foundation: Youth at Risk Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Fuller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fuller Gardens ($226K). Together the top 7 received $599K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 35 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fuller Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $592K (2020) to $795K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $599K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller Gardens Rye Beach, NH | Operations of a Botanical Garden | $225,500 |
| Youth at Risk Rye Beach, NH | Support of Programs for Children | $119,739 |
| Art Rye Beach, NH | Child Development | $98,477 |
| Wildlife Rye Beach, NH | Support Wildlife Conservation | $69,744 |
| Mentordesigned Rye Beach, NH | Mentor Program | $41,424 |
| Various General Contributions Rye Beach, NH | General | $38,500 |
| Disaster Relief Rye Beach, NH | Support for Disaster Relief | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,123,290 | $1,901,116 | $800,895 | $598,884 | 7 | $692,722 | $1,818,219 | $752,469 |
| 2023 | $11,027,310 | $893,864 | $864,130 | $683,820 | 7 | $770,695 | $812,067 | $646,270 |
| 2022 | $10,997,703 | $273,706 | $966,525 | $795,260 | 7 | $881,023 | $188,204 | $715,119 |
| 2021 | $11,723,098 | $1,375,098 | $798,056 | $611,500 | 7 | $701,234 | $1,278,275 | $755,547 |
| 2020 | $11,136,749 | $461,041 | $761,825 | $592,219 | 7 | — | $379,140 | $717,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fuller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $752K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fuller Foundation Inc is led by Lisa F. Bottomley, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa F. Bottomley
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colin E. Beverstock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Fuller Macdonald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Bocko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter S. Langley
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Bottomley
Trustee
Associate Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Vanden Heuvel
Honorary Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Fuller Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John T. Bottomley (2020–2023) — Clerk
- Former: Tyler Macdonald (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fuller Foundation Inc
How much does The Fuller Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fuller Foundation Inc gave $599K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $684K across 7 grants.
What is The Fuller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Fuller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $69,744, and its average grant was $85,555, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fuller Foundation Inc give grants?
The Fuller Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rye Beach, NH (7 grants).
Does The Fuller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Fuller Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fuller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Fuller Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fuller Gardens ($225,500), Youth at Risk ($119,739) and Art ($98,477), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fuller Foundation Inc?
The Fuller Foundation Inc reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $693K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $752K (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 The Fuller Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fuller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2241130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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