Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
The Windham Endowment for Community Advancement is a non-profit community foundation created to enhance the quality of life for all windham residents, now and for generations to come. The endowment provides a way for individuals, organizations, and corporations to channel their philanthropic giving for educational, cultural, recreational or environmental initiatives within the town.
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement at a glance
In short: Windham Endowment for Community Advancement gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,876
- +271.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,876
- +271.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,876
- Total assets
- $513,719
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
Who Windham Endowment for Community Advancement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Windham ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Windham Endowment for Community Advancement gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Windham Windham, NH | Nesmith Library, Recreation Department, Other Endowments | $22,876 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $513,719 | $54,633 | $65,940 | $22,876 | 1 | $17,760 |
| 2023 | $492,226 | $52,954 | $38,487 | $6,162 | 1 | $17,842 |
| 2022 | $453,222 | $77,456 | $45,309 | $13,653 | 1 | $755 |
| 2021 | $431,381 | $136,937 | $57,878 | $16,021 | 1 | $23,993 |
| 2020 | $348,753 | $62,821 | $30,605 | — | — | — |
About Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
Based on IRS filings
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement is a public charity, based in Windham, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $514K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement is led by Diane Carpenter, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Carpenter
President
President → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marino
Board Member
Board Member → Executive Committee Member, 2022
Executive Committee Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gill
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Knight
Executive Committe Member
Executive Committee Member → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Executive Committe Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Difruscia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maryann Madore
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Coole
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Executive Committee Member, 2022
Executive Committee Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose-Lynn Armstrong
Executive Committe Member
Vice President & Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Executive Committe Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Donovan
Board Member Emeritus
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Donna Mollica
Executive Committe Member
Executive Committe Member → Secretary & Director, 2023
Secretary & Director → Executive Committe Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Zachas
Secretary
Executive Committee Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Barstow
Executive Committe Member
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Skwiot
Executive Committe Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel McClain
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2023
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Walcott
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lohret
Executive Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jane Higgins (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Howard (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Snell (2021–2022) — Executive Committe Member
- Former: Tom Barstow (2020) — Executive Committee Member
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 Windham Endowment for Community Advancement
How much does Windham Endowment for Community Advancement give each year?
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Windham Endowment for Community Advancement?
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement reported $514K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55K.
Where does Windham Endowment for Community Advancement operate?
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Windham Endowment for Community Advancement's EIN?
Windham Endowment for Community Advancement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3805878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Windham Endowment for Community Advancement 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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