The Henderson Family Foundation Trust
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.
The Henderson Family Foundation Trust at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $32,700
- +6.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,515
- -1.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $618,486
- +12.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Henderson Family Foundation Trust
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Woodmont Ave E106, Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: (603) 707-7665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henderson Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Public Radio Londonderry, NH | Annual Appeal | $10,000 |
| Kbic Londonderry, NH | Krempels Center for Outings and Cooking Classes | $5,000 |
| NHPBS Londonderry, NH | Support for NH Public TV | $4,000 |
| DHS Scholarships Londonderry, NH | In Honor of Sharon Sanford | $2,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Londonderry, NH | Annual Appeal | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Historical Society Londonderry, NH | Annual Appeal | $1,200 |
| Cross Roads House Londonderry, NH | Annual Appeal | $1,000 |
| NH Food Bank Londonderry, NH | Annual Appeal | $1,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse Londonderry, NH | 30TH Anniversary | $1,000 |
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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 | $618,486 | $103,378 | $37,294 | $32,700 | 13 | $32,700 | $100,773 | $38,704 |
| 2025 | $552,402 | $47,255 | $34,898 | $30,700 | 12 | $30,700 | $44,937 | $32,258 |
| 2024 | $540,045 | $37,370 | $25,894 | $23,780 | 16 | $23,780 | $36,057 | $29,992 |
| 2023 | $528,569 | $20,379 | $35,292 | $28,900 | 15 | $28,900 | $15,421 | $29,111 |
| 2022 | $543,482 | $104,885 | $28,673 | $25,700 | 16 | $25,700 | $100,912 | $29,405 |
| 2021 | $467,270 | $42,224 | $26,155 | $23,700 | 17 | — | $38,769 | $26,089 |
| 2020 | $451,201 | $17,257 | $26,541 | $24,200 | 17 | — | $13,379 | $23,026 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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