Thomas W Haas Foundation
The Thomas W Haas Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenland, New Hampshire. In 2024, it made 56 charitable grants totaling $16,494,313 to organizations including conservation groups, cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations.
Thomas W Haas Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas W Haas Foundation gave $16.5M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $295K), top state Maine. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,494,313
- +115.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $294,541
- +77.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $167,857,219
- +7.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (15 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas W Haas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 789, Greenland, NH 03840
Phone: (603) 766-3260
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas W Haas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NHCF ($4.5M). Together the top 10 received $14.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 214 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maine recipients received 27% of grant dollars, New Hampshire recipients 24%, recipients in the District of Columbia 12%, Massachusetts recipients 10%, and South Dakota recipients 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas W Haas Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 56 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $82K; repeat grants $372K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2020) to $16.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $16.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NHCF Concord, ME | Charitable | $4,500,000 |
| Building a Resilient Great Bay Greenland, NH | Charitable | $3,000,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| Rosebud Sioux Tribe Rosebud, SD | Charitable | $1,189,355 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkinton, PA | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| MGH Health Administration Boston, MA | Charitable | $924,600 |
| Northern Forest Center Forest Fund Campaign Concord, NH | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Frederick, MD | Charitable | $500,000 |
| National Air & Space Museum Washington, AZ | Charitable | $500,000 |
| St John's Prepatory School Danvers, MA | Charitable | $500,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,857,219 | $28,781,276 | $17,756,913 | $16,494,313 | 56 | $16,802,477 | $8,358,573 | $8,890,419 |
| 2023 | $156,758,319 | $19,400,473 | $8,943,972 | $7,652,200 | 46 | $7,961,739 | $1,846,049 | $7,482,902 |
| 2022 | $146,301,818 | $21,568,396 | $11,041,190 | $9,880,260 | 37 | $10,174,836 | $2,792,809 | $6,807,419 |
| 2021 | $135,774,612 | $23,898,654 | $8,517,385 | $7,207,325 | 36 | $7,499,073 | $5,515,783 | $6,963,626 |
| 2020 | $120,393,343 | $31,167,709 | $7,412,650 | $6,257,500 | 39 | — | $13,701,897 | $5,126,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas W Haas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.9M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include conserving lands and waters, as described by The Nature Conservancy; preserving heritage, discovering knowledge, and sharing resources, as described by the Smithsonian Institution; and supporting recovery and well-being for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorder and their children, as described by Hope on Haven Hill.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 56 grants totaling $16,494,313. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,500,000, and the median grant was $5,000. Notable grants included $4,500,000 to NHCF, $3,000,000 to Building a Resilient Great Bay, $2,000,000 to the Smithsonian Institution, $1,189,355 to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and $1,000,000 to the National Philanthropic Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas W Haas as president and treasurer and Benjamin F Gayman as secretary.
Thomas W Haas Foundation is led by Thomas W. Haas, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas W. Haas
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin F. Gayman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Thomas W Haas Foundation
How much does Thomas W Haas Foundation give each year?
Thomas W Haas Foundation gave $16.5M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 46 grants.
What is Thomas W Haas Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas W Haas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $294,541, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas W Haas Foundation that year got $82K on average.
Where does Thomas W Haas Foundation give grants?
Thomas W Haas Foundation's top state is Maine, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (24%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Stratham, NH (3 grants), Manchester, NH (3 grants) and Exeter, NH (3 grants).
Does Thomas W Haas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas W Haas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (56 grants).
Who are Thomas W Haas Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas W Haas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NHCF ($4,500,000), Building a Resilient Great Bay ($3,000,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas W Haas Foundation?
Thomas W Haas Foundation reported $167.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas W Haas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas W Haas Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas W Haas Foundation's EIN?
Thomas W Haas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4036968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas W Haas Foundation 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.
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