Bank of New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLaconia, New Hampshire · EIN 85-3051406 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$329K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$990K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,960.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Bank of New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH 03246 |
| Phone | 6035275052 |
| marketing@bnh.bank | |
| Form and materials | Applications must be made online on the Bank of New Hampshire's website, at: https://bnh.bank/about/banking-on-kindness/ Applicants will be asked to provide the following materials with their application: donation request letter; operating budget; a list of the applicant's Board of Directors; a copy of the applicant's most recent annual report; any applicable deliverables; and any other materials that are relevant to the application. |
| Deadlines | December 31; March 31; June 30; and September 30. |
| Restrictions | Our Banking on Kindness Initiative is dedicated to leveraging our team and finances to better the communities where we live, work and play. We are about more than just cutting checks; we're about getting out in our communities and supporting the organizations that are making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We're focusing on Affordable Housing in 2025. The Contributions Committee will give priority to organizations and/or projects/programs that align with this current focus. The Bank of New Hampshire Contributions Committee meets on a quarterly basis to review applications for donations from organizations throughout the state. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central New Hampshire | Concord, NH | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Laconia School District | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lakes Region Community Developers | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Lantos Foundation | Concord, NH | Activist Artist Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Affordable Housing Education and Development Inc | Littleton, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Concord Coalition to End Homelessness | Concord, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Granite YMCA | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Nashua Habitat For Humanity | Hollis, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mid-State Health Center | Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Southern District YMCA - Camp Lincoln | Exeter, NH | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Home Possible Project | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $5,960 |
| Citizens Count | Hampton, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Communities For Alcohol And Drug Free | Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire | Nashua, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Laura Mahoney Autism and Epilepsy Foundation | Madison, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of New England | Rochester, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Neighborworks Southern New Hampshire | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rise Again Outreach Inc | Loudon, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| White Horse Addiction Center | Center Ossipee, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Patriot Resilient Leader Institute Inc | Gilford, NH | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Archway | Tilton, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation | Dover, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Full Circle Farm Therapeutic | Newport, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| GATHER For A Hunger Free Community | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Haven Violence Prevention & Support Services | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Jobs for America's Graduates - New Hampshire (dba NH JAG) | Concord, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Special Needs Support Center Of The Upper Valley | White River Junction, VT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Mayhew Program | Bristol, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Voices Against Violence | Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Weathervane Theatre | New Castle, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| South Farm Rescue | Hudson, FL | General operating support | $1,600 |
| Spark Community Center | Lebanon, NH | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Circle Program | Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Daniel Webster Council Boy Scouts of America | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Families In Transition | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Gilford Community Church | Gilford, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Conservation Group | Effingham, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lantern Light Camps Inc | Northwood, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Lend A Helping Can | Manchester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Stevens High School | Claremont, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Family Resource Center | Gorham, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University Of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Belknap Association for Natural Resources Conservation | Laconia, NH | General operating support | $500 |
| Grafton County Senior Citizens Council Inc | Lebanon, NH | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $328,560 | 49 |
| 2023 | $272,885 | 180 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3051406
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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