Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Our Impact Areas of focus include but are not limited to: youth programming/advocacy/supporthomelessness and housing social services/health and human services active-duty troops/veterans/their familiescivic and community support.
  • Our Service Areas include but are not limited to: Manchester, NH the Southern NH Area (Nashua, Hudson, Milford, Londonderry/Derry, etc.)NH Seacoast Area (Portsmouth, etc.).
  • Any requests for event sponsorships must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Funding will not be provided directly to individuals or families or organizations involved in political issues, elections, or lobbying.
  • Not eligible: We will also not provide funding for sports team travel expenses.

Overview

St. Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation Community Support Grants aim to enhance community welfare by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations. In 2023 alone, they donated over $200,000 to 190 organizations, reflecting their dedication to improving lives in New Hampshire. They prioritize funding for nonprofits within their service areas, ensuring impactful contributions to local communities.

In the Community
St. Mary’s Bank was founded in the spirit of “people helping people,” and we have carried that mission forward since 1908.
At St. Mary's Bank, we donate generously to support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives, and our employees are also committed to the communities they live and work in, collectively volunteering thousands of hours each year to support various nonprofits and social service agencies.
St. Mary’s Bank is proud to be a generous supporter of many nonprofit organizations, events, and activities. We dedicate resources to help individuals and families, especially those of modest means, in the communities we serve.
In 2023, St. Mary’s provided over $200,000 in donations to 190 nonprofit organizations.

Eligibility

Our Impact Areas of focus include but are not limited to: youth programming/advocacy/supporthomelessness and housing social services/health and human services active-duty troops/veterans/their familiescivic and community support.Our Service Areas include but are not limited to: Manchester, NH the Southern NH Area (Nashua, Hudson, Milford, Londonderry/Derry, etc.)NH Seacoast Area (Portsmouth, etc.).Any requests for event sponsorships must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.

Ineligibility

Funding will not be provided directly to individuals or families or organizations involved in political issues, elections, or lobbying. We will also not provide funding for sports team travel expenses.

What St Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
32
Total given
$271K
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$490–$125K
  • By dollars: New Hampshire 95%, Massachusetts 3%, Connecticut 2%. Top recipient cities: Manchester, NH; Concord, NH; Nashua, NH.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Mark Stebbins Community Center · Manchester, NH

    Community support

    $125K

  • See Science Center · Manchester, NH

    Community support

    $40K

  • Palace Theatre · Manchester, NH

    Community support

    $30K

  • Christ the King Parish · Concord, NH

    Community support

    $5,480

  • The Humane Society for Greater Nashua · Nashua, NH

    Community support

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Homeless
  • Veteran nonprofits

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