First Seacoast Community Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDover, New Hampshire · EIN 84-2451400 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$80K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$892K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Tiffany Stackpole |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 Central Avenue, Dover NH 03820 |
| Phone | 6037424680 |
| tstackpole@fsbdover.com | |
| Form and materials | The First Seacoast Community Foundation, Inc. provides financial support to established 501(c)(3) organizations and other public charities that share the Foundation's commitment to making Seacoast communities better places to live and work. Applications can be completed on the website: https://www.firstseacoastbank.com/charitable-giving Applicants must provide a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS and a W-9. Following successful completion of the online application form, applicants will receive an auto-generated confirmation email from no-reply@kadince.com. All requests will be reviewed by the First Seacoast Community Foundation Board of Directors. Applicants will be notified of approval or denial within 30-45 business days of the submission date if your request totals $5,000 or less. For requests in excess of $5,000 you will be notified within 45-90 days of the submission date. |
| Deadlines | None; applications are accepted year-round. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation provides financial support to established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and charities that share the commitment of strengthening Seacoast communities. Funding is prioritized according to the Foundation's budget and primary focus areas, which include: education; health and human services; youth programs; and housing. We do not support religious or political organizations, or political candidates. All funding requests will be reviewed in a fair and nondiscriminatory to ensure that they align with the Foundation's policies and mission. The Foundation will consider funding requests that are related to the Foundation's priorities; include a clear strategy for success; produce cost-effective results; stimulate community problem solving; and/or that demonstrate sustainability and long-term growth opportunities. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Alliance for SeaCoast Transformation | Dover, NH | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Greater Seacoast Community Health | Somersworth, NH | a/k/a Families First Health & Support Center | $10,000 |
| Oyster River Womenade | Durham, NH | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society of Cocheco Valley | Dover, NH | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Barrington Library Foundation | Barrington, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Communitively Inc | Dover, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Monarch School of New England | Rochester, NH | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Community Food Pantry | Barrington, NH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County | Dover, NH | $3,000 | |
| My Friends Place | Dover, NH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Malley Farm for Women | Somersworth, NH | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Pinetree Institute | Eliot, ME | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Cross Roads House Inc | Portsmouth, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Vouchers for Veterans | Rochester, NH | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $10,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $16,100 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2451400
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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