Volunteer NH
Volunteer NH is a public charity based in Concord, New Hampshire. It supports volunteerism and community needs through AmeriCorps grants, volunteer-capacity funding, training and technical assistance, and statewide volunteer resources.
Volunteer NH at a glance
In short: Volunteer NH gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $137K), mostly in New Hampshire. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,776,826
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $136,679
- -46.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,580
- Total assets
- $1,029,358
- +38.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Volunteer NH
- How to Apply
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For the opportunities described, applicants use Volunteer NH’s online application system. The instructions say applicants applying as organizations must set up an organization profile if one has not already been created. The FY26 application cycles described above have passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 Pleasant Street 4Th Fl, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-7200
Website: https://volunteernh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Volunteer NH
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant (NH)
Volunteer NH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AmeriCorps Formula Programs NH Grant
Volunteer NH
Amount
Up to US $27,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
FY26 AmeriCorps Planning & Program Grants
Volunteer NH
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Volunteer NH funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City Year Inc ($509K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 80 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Volunteer NH’s AmeriCorps and volunteer-engagement programs described on its website serve New Hampshire. In filing-year 2025 grant dollars, 54% went to recipients in New Hampshire, 29% to Massachusetts, and 17% to Maine; the reported share for Vermont was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Volunteer NH open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $322K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $368K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.8M (2025) to $3.5M (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | Americorp Volunteers | $508,662 |
| Student Conservation Assn Inc Charlestown, NH | Americorp Volunteers | $427,492 |
| Squam Lakes Association Holderness, NH | Americorp Volunteers | $368,032 |
| Goodwill Industries of Northern NE Portland, ME | Americorp Volunteers | $295,207 |
| City of Manchester Health Department - Williams B Cashin Senior Activity C Manchester, NH | Volunteers | $26,578 |
| Community Volunteer Transportation Company Peterborough, NH | Volunteers | $26,301 |
| 603 United Belmont, NH | Volunteers | $25,580 |
| Town of Milford Milford, NH | Volunteers | $24,768 |
| St Joseph Community Service DBA Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County Manchester, NH | Volunteers | $23,468 |
| The Community Kitchen Inc Keene, NH | Volunteers | $20,286 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,029,358 | $2,587,752 | $2,580,169 | $1,776,826 | 13 | $4,990 |
| 2024 | $742,003 | $2,590,820 | $2,583,013 | $1,788,148 | 7 | $3,102 |
| 2023 | $391,921 | $2,644,182 | $2,634,957 | $1,983,469 | 22 | $2,097 |
| 2022 | $454,377 | $3,589,861 | $3,570,549 | $2,827,116 | 19 | $38 |
| 2021 | $511,460 | $3,337,755 | $3,355,600 | $2,627,444 | 19 | $85 |
| 2020 | $1,114,912 | $4,447,717 | $4,428,564 | $3,483,988 | 23 | $334 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Volunteer NH’s stated mission is to engage communities in solving local challenges through volunteerism and building strong, connected communities. Its programs include AmeriCorps support; volunteer-management training and resources; the Get Connected volunteer-matching platform; and grants for longer-term volunteer-program capacity building or one-time needs such as outreach and training.
The organization’s own filing describes AmeriCorps members serving communities through activities such as tutoring underserved students and conserving forests and lakes. It also describes an annual Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism and the Spirit of NH Awards, which recognize volunteers and organizations that provide strong volunteer experiences.
The 2025 grantees described in the available information work in varied areas. Squam Lakes Association says it works to conserve the natural beauty and resources of the lakes area. Community Volunteer Transportation says it coordinates transportation options in the Monadnock region to support health, well-being, and independence. St. Joseph Community Services says it supports seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement, and community services. The Community Kitchen says it provides meals and advocacy for low- and moderate-income people and families. Easterseals New Hampshire says it provides integrated services for people with varied abilities. Clean Energy NH says it promotes clean, efficient, and renewable energy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Volunteer NH reported 13 grants totaling $1,776,826. Grant amounts ranged from $7,290 to $508,662, with a median of $25,580. The largest awards were $508,662 to City Year Inc. and $427,492 to Student Conservation Association Inc., both for AmeriCorps volunteers; $368,032 to Squam Lakes Association and $295,207 to Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, also for AmeriCorps volunteers. Other reported awards included $26,578 to the City of Manchester Health Department’s Williams B. Cashin Senior Activity Center and $26,301 to Community Volunteer Transportation Company, both for volunteers.
Volunteer NH’s website describes AmeriCorps planning grants for organizations developing a program and program grants for organizations operating one. The FY26 application dates shown on the website have passed: planning-grant applications were due May 5, 2026, and program-grant applications were also due May 5, 2026. The site says planning applicants had to submit a concept paper and that approved applicants were required to attend application training.
The NH Volunteer Engagement Program offers mini-grants of $1,000 to $4,000 for specific, one-time volunteer-capacity needs. Listed uses include volunteer training, volunteer-management technology, and program development; staff time is not allowed. The FY26 Round II notice describes awards as cost-reimbursement grants, with no match requirement and one reimbursement request. That application window, February 25 through March 19, 2026, has passed. The notice says decisions depend on available funds, eligibility, application completeness and quality, and whether requested costs are allowable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Guy Eaton and Ally Snell as co-chairs; Marc Boyd as vice chair; and Jessica Kallipolites as treasurer. It also lists Steven Epstein, Lisa Challender, Aarron Dupuis, Madison Hawkes, Keith Adams, and Margaret Drye as board members.
Volunteer NH is led by Gretchen Stallings, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gretchen Stallings
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $127K (2025)
Ally Snell
Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Person, 2023
Vice Chair Person → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Eaton
Co-Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Epstein
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aarron Dupuis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Kallipolites
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Challender
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Hawkes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Adams
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Boyd
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Drye
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Vaillancourt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virigina Drye
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Christopher Collins (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Lange (2020–2024) — Co-Chair
- Former: Stephanie Lesperance (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Ostberg (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gabe Paci (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jack Potvin (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Chandley (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Milz (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kirsten Farrell (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gregg Stephens (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Wilhelm (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Connor Jennings (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Brochu (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joanne Randall (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nadine Lamontagne (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Allison McLean (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Colby Chaput (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Edelblut (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Eber (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jiffi Rainie (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Kates (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kelly Boyer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Cavanaugh (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Galletta (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael C. Castaldo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Renee Perreault (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roy Baldwin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Janna Welch (2020) — Board Member
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 $127K, to Gretchen Stallings (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Volunteer NH
How much does Volunteer NH give each year?
Volunteer NH gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 7 grants.
What is Volunteer NH's typical grant size?
Volunteer NH's median grant in 2025 was $25,580, and its average grant was $136,679, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Volunteer NH that year got $21K on average.
Where does Volunteer NH give grants?
Volunteer NH gives mostly in New Hampshire: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Maine (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (3 grants).
Does Volunteer NH give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Volunteer NH's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Volunteers" (8 grants) and "Americorp Volunteers" (4 grants).
Who are Volunteer NH's largest grantees?
Volunteer NH's largest 2025 grantees include City Year Inc ($508,662), Student Conservation Assn Inc ($427,492) and Squam Lakes Association ($368,032), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Volunteer NH?
Volunteer NH reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Volunteer NH fund?
Volunteer NH’s stated mission is to engage communities in solving local challenges through volunteerism and building strong, connected communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Volunteer NH?
For the opportunities described, applicants use Volunteer NH’s online application system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Volunteer NH's EIN?
Volunteer NH's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2069574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Volunteer NH funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Volunteer NH funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/volunteer-nh-morg_63139b93dcd446ca94257c3f847911e6
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