The McIninch Foundation
The McIninch Foundation is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. It supports organizations located in New Hampshire; all grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in the state.
The McIninch Foundation at a glance
In short: The McIninch Foundation gave $314K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New Hampshire. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $313,994
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,652
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,221,588
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McIninch Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a completed grant application and a tax-exempt status letter as required materials. It directs applicants to contact The McIninch Foundation, attention Nancy.
- Review Cycle
- April 15 and October 15.
- Deadline
- April 15 and October 15.
- Contact
Application contact: The Mcininch Foundation Attn Nancy
Mailing address: 555 Canal St Suite 710, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 622-4052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McIninch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Families in Transition ($37K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 115 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that recipient organizations must be located in New Hampshire. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to New Hampshire recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McIninch Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2022) to $314K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families in Transition Manchester, NH | New Walk-in Freezer | $37,400 |
| Mark Stebbins Community Center Manchester, NH | Construction Costs | $30,000 |
| Canterbury Shaker Village Canterbury, NH | Bretheren Shop Renovations | $25,000 |
| Strawberry Banke Inc Portsmouth, NH | Interior of the Yeaton-Welch House | $25,000 |
| Beaver Brook Association Hollis, NH | Construction of a New Education Building | $20,000 |
| The Park Theatre Jaffret, NH | Installation of a Solar Array | $20,000 |
| Soc for the Protection of NH Forests Concord, NH | Mini-Splits for Creek Farm | $15,000 |
| Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum Rochester, NH | Clearing the Path for All Project | $15,000 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice & Comm Svc Public Keene, NH | Water Main Replacement at Keene HQ | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,221,588 | $798,805 | $425,952 | $313,994 | 23 | $336,848 | $710,962 | $342,074 |
| 2024 | $5,848,735 | $448,145 | $403,095 | $302,215 | 28 | $320,459 | $365,270 | $331,372 |
| 2023 | $5,803,685 | $143,862 | $347,644 | $250,544 | 23 | $268,212 | $64,430 | $294,186 |
| 2022 | $6,007,467 | $51,688 | $370,698 | $224,100 | 19 | $255,287 | $15,207 | $317,116 |
| 2021 | $6,326,477 | $1,456,355 | $369,068 | $259,450 | 22 | $276,931 | $1,364,218 | $336,596 |
| 2020 | $5,239,190 | $454,657 | $407,107 | $308,000 | 29 | — | $373,128 | $291,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McIninch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $342K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for a range of New Hampshire organizations and projects. For example, Families in Transition, which received a grant in 2025, describes its mission as preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. Canterbury Shaker Village says its mission is to preserve and interpret the Shakers’ legacy, while Beaver Brook Association describes its work as promoting understanding of the natural world and conservation through education and stewardship.
Other 2025 recipients include cultural organizations such as The Park Theatre, which says it provides artistic, cultural, and community-focused experiences, and museums such as the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, whose stated mission includes preserving Native American artifacts and providing educational exhibits and presentations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $313,994. Awards ranged from $4,500 to $37,400, with a median grant of $10,000. It awarded 28 grants totaling $302,215 in 2024 and 23 grants totaling $250,544 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grants included $37,400 to Families in Transition for a new walk-in freezer; $30,000 to the Mark Stebbins Community Center for construction costs; $25,000 to Canterbury Shaker Village for Brethren Shop renovations; and $25,000 to Strawberry Banke Inc. for the interior of the Yeaton-Welch House. Other grants included $20,000 to Beaver Brook Association for construction of a new education building and $20,000 to The Park Theatre for installation of a solar array.
Applicants must comply with the registration and reporting requirements of the New Hampshire Director of Charitable Trusts, the IRS, and the New Hampshire Secretary of State. The organization must be located in New Hampshire.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Erica McIninch as president, treasurer, and trustee, and Charles Comey as secretary and trustee.
The McIninch Foundation is led by Erica McIninch, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2024; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erica McIninch
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $24K (2025)
Charles Comey
Secretary & Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas A. McIninch (2020–2024) — President, Treasurer & Trustee
- Former: Nancy M. McIninch (2020–2024) — Secretary & Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Erica McIninch (President/Treasurer/Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The McIninch Foundation
How much does The McIninch Foundation give each year?
The McIninch Foundation gave $314K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $302K across 28 grants.
What is The McIninch Foundation's typical grant size?
The McIninch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,652, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McIninch Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The McIninch Foundation give grants?
The McIninch Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (5 grants), Concord, NH (4 grants) and Nashua, NH (2 grants).
Does The McIninch Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The McIninch Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McIninch Foundation's largest grantees?
The McIninch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Families in Transition ($37,400), Mark Stebbins Community Center ($30,000) and Canterbury Shaker Village ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McIninch Foundation?
The McIninch Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $337K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (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 McIninch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of New Hampshire organizations and projects. For example, Families in Transition, which received a grant in 2025, describes its mission as preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McIninch Foundation?
The filing lists a completed grant application and a tax-exempt status letter as required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McIninch Foundation's EIN?
The McIninch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6006053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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