The Mello Foundation

Laurence E Hubbard & Ruth J Hubbard Scholarship & Charitable Trust

Springfield, IL

His Helping Hand Foundation

Bonners Ferry, ID

The foundation funds educational assistance, including support for organizations and individuals; its 2025 grants ranged from $1,400 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Grants went mainly to Idaho, with additional funding in Georgia, Texas, and California. It accepts written requests with a description of the financial need and documentation of the related expenses; all grants require board approval.

Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation

Walla Walla, WA

The foundation supports civic, charitable, educational, health, and community organizations, with preferential consideration for groups in Garfield, Asotin, Columbia, and Walla counties in Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $67,174, with a median of $10,650. It accepts written requests to Gary Houser; no deadline is listed.

Franklin Savings Bank Community

Farmington, ME

Franklin Savings Bank Community funds qualifying charities, government organizations, and school scholarships, with emphasis on economic development, affordable housing, support for low-income or underserved people, and job retraining. It primarily serves Western and Central Maine; 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $153,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts written requests by letter or charitable request form; no definitive deadline is stated.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits and students in New Hampshire across areas including health, education, housing, the environment, arts and civic life. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, while its Responsive Grants offer eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; applications are accepted through that program on a rolling basis.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST)

Manchester, NH

FIRST funds youth robotics and STEM programs, primarily through support for regional FIRST organizations and team grants for costs such as registration, equipment, travel, and events. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,050 to $1,404,497, with a median of $10,550; its programs and grantmaking reach the U.S. and internationally, though some opportunities are location-restricted. The profile describes specific sponsor-funded team grant opportunities and application processes but does not state whether FIRST accepts unsolicited requests generally.