The Henderson Family Foundation Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Londonderry, NH EIN: 02-0513041

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Its 2026 filing reports 13 grants totaling $32,700, with all grant dollars going to recipients in New Hampshire.

Key facts about The Henderson Family Foundation Trust

In short: The Henderson Family Foundation Trust gave $33K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New Hampshire. 25% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
02-0513041
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$32,700
Grants made (2026)
13
Average grant
$2,515
Median grant
$1,200
New grantees (estimate)
25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2026; small sample)
Total assets
$618,486
Primary geography
New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$618K

+12.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$33K

+6.5% YoY

Grant Count

13

+8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-1.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henderson Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Henderson Family Foundation Trust open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2026

In 2026, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 58% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for public media, historical education, scholarships, community programs, and other charitable organizations. The New Hampshire Historical Society says it educates the public about New Hampshire’s past and collects, preserves, and interprets materials relating to the state’s history. Step Up Parents says it offers financial assistance and support to New Hampshire relative caregivers raising children whose biological parents are struggling with substance use disorder. The Baldwin says its mission is to meet the housing, healthcare, and financial security needs of aged individuals.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $32,700. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,200. Notable grants included $10,000 to New Hampshire Public Radio, $5,000 to KBIC for the Krempels Center for outings and cooking classes, $4,000 to NHPBS for support for New Hampshire public television, and $2,500 each to DHS Scholarships and the JJH Scholarship at HPHS for an individual recipient Other reported awards included $1,200 to the New Hampshire Historical Society, $1,000 to Step Up Parents, and $500 to The Baldwin.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

PortsmouthLondonderry

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K17 grants2020 17 grants2021 16 grants2022 15 grants2023 16 grants2024 12 grants2025 13 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $33K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

New Hampshire Public Radio: $10KNew Hampshire Public Radio$10KKbic: $5KKbic$5KNHPBS: $4KNHPBS$4KDHS Scholarships: $3KDHS Scholarships$3KUniversity of Illinois Foundation: $2KUniversity of IllinoisFoundation$2KNew Hampshire Historical Society: $1KNew Hampshire HistoricalSociety$1KCross Roads House: $1KCross Roads House$1KNH Food Bank: $1KNH Food Bank$1KOgunquit Playhouse: $1KOgunquit Playhouse$1KStep up Parents: $1KStep up Parents$1K

The largest 2026 recipient was New Hampshire Public Radio ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hampshire Public Radio Londonderry, NHAnnual Appeal$10,000
Kbic Londonderry, NHKrempels Center for Outings and Cooking Classes$5,000
NHPBS Londonderry, NHSupport for NH Public TV$4,000
DHS Scholarships Londonderry, NHIn Honor of Sharon Sanford$2,500
1 individual scholarship Recipients not named —$2,500
University of Illinois Foundation Londonderry, NHAnnual Appeal$2,000
New Hampshire Historical Society Londonderry, NHAnnual Appeal$1,200
Cross Roads House Londonderry, NHAnnual Appeal$1,000
NH Food Bank Londonderry, NHAnnual Appeal$1,000
Ogunquit Playhouse Londonderry, NH30TH Anniversary$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2026 $618,486 $103,378 $37,294 $32,700
2025 $552,402 $47,255 $34,898 $30,700
2024 $540,045 $37,370 $25,894 $23,780
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$618,486$552,402$540,045
Revenue$103,378$47,255$37,370
Expenses$37,294$34,898$25,894
Qualifying Distributions$32,700$30,700$23,780
Net Investment Income$100,773$44,937$36,057
Distributable Amount$38,704$32,258$29,992

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists John J Henderson, Scott M Henderson, Karen M Henderson, and Miles J Henderson as trustees.

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • John J. Henderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen M. Henderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Scott M. Henderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Miles J. Henderson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Joan R. Henderson (2020–2024) — Trustee

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 50 Woodmont Ave E106, Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: (603) 707-7665

Frequently asked questions about The Henderson Family Foundation Trust

How much does The Henderson Family Foundation Trust give each year?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust gave $33K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $31K across 12 grants.

What is The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's typical grant size?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,515, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Henderson Family Foundation Trust that year got $833 on average.

Where does The Henderson Family Foundation Trust give grants?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Londonderry, NH (12 grants).

Does The Henderson Family Foundation Trust give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Appeal" (8 grants).

Who are The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's largest grantees?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's largest 2026 grantees include New Hampshire Public Radio ($10,000), Kbic ($5,000) and NHPBS ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is The Henderson Family Foundation Trust?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust reported $618K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 does The Henderson Family Foundation Trust fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for public media, historical education, scholarships, community programs, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Henderson Family Foundation Trust?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's EIN?

The Henderson Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0513041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Does The Henderson Family Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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