The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

Concord, NH

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation funds nonprofits and students, with grants supporting areas such as health, education, housing, the environment, arts, and economic security, primarily benefiting New Hampshire communities. Its 2024 median itemized grant was $25,000, and its Responsive Grants program offers eligible nonprofits up to $10,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Couch Family Foundation

Hanover, NH

The Couch Family Foundation funds early care and education statewide in New Hampshire, and work benefiting children, families, and communities in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont and on Martha’s Vineyard. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $20,000; first-time grantees generally receive $10,000 or less. It states that it does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website invites applications for Cherished Communities; Statewide Early Care and Education is by invitation only.

Mascoma Bank Foundation

Lebanon, NH

Mascoma Bank Foundation funds capital projects and local community needs, including facility improvements, construction, capital campaigns, and donations or sponsorships for nonprofits and community organizations. Capital awards are typically $5,000–$25,000, while donations and sponsorships are up to $5,000; it funds organizations in Mascoma Bank’s lending area, primarily in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. It accepts applications through the Mascoma Bank website and considers them quarterly.

Emily Landecker Foundation Inc

Hanover, NH

The Emily Landecker Foundation supports charitable, educational, environmental, agricultural, transportation, and community-service organizations, primarily in New Hampshire’s and Vermont’s Upper Connecticut River Valley. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $1.6 million, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

One of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations, The Pittsburgh Foundation distributes approximately $59 million annually to nonprofits addressing critical needs across Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh region. The Foundation awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 through competitive and donor-advised programs, with a particular focus on advancing Black arts, social justice, education, economic development, and STEM initiatives. With a mission to create an equitable and just Pittsburgh region where everyone can thrive, the Foundation has awarded over $1.2 billion in grants since its establishment in 1945.

The Help for People Foundation

Norwich, VT

The Help for People Foundation funds a broad range of charitable work, including housing and food access, education, cancer research, public broadcasting, family services, arts, and community support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Virginia. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lane & Elizabeth C Dwinell Fdn

Dallas, TX

Claremont Savings Bank Foundation

Claremont, NH

Claremont Savings Bank Foundation supports local nonprofits’ charitable programs, projects, and capital needs across the Connecticut River Valley and Upper Valley, prioritizing its banking area, especially Sullivan and Windsor counties and nearby New Hampshire and Vermont communities. Grants generally range from $500 to $5,000. It accepts applications through an annual process; the profile says the 2026 application period is closed.

The Vermont Community Foundation

Middlebury, VT

The Vermont Community Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including economic equity, education, health, climate and the environment, and community leadership, primarily in Vermont. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though amounts varied widely; application routes differ by program, and RALI grants are invitation-only, while nonprofits may submit a form to introduce themselves to the Foundation.

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Lebanon, NH

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital supports healthcare services, charity care, community outreach, health education, medical education, and research, including projects tied to Dartmouth Health and Dartmouth College. Its 2025 grants had a median of $27,296 and ranged from $5,550 to $3.34 million; the profile does not state a general geographic restriction or whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Hypertherm Hope Foundation Inc

Hanover, NH

Hypertherm Hope Foundation supports nonprofits working on health and wellness, food, housing, the outdoors and climate, and education, with strategic priorities in STEM, substance use disorder, and early childhood. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $193,768, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to New Hampshire and Vermont. It accepts applications through its Good Neighbor Grant and HOPE Foundation Grant programs.

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation, established in 1964, supports nonprofits addressing critical health challenges including youth mental health, veteran support, health equity, and senior care, with a commitment of over $27 million in grants through 2026. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $150,000+, though the foundation made thousands of smaller grants averaging $3,000 in 2024. The foundation prioritizes funding in ten states where Cigna has significant customer presence: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.