Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation
Historical FunderConcord, New Hampshire · EIN 04-3370159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$64K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MELISSA STEVENSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 NORTH MAIN STREET, CONCORD NH 03301 |
| Phone | 6032232708 |
| MSTEVENSON@THEMERRIMACK.COM | |
| Form and materials | ALL GRANT REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A COMMON BASIS IN ORDER TO ASSURE FAIRNESS, CONSISTENCY, AND OBJECTIVITY IN THE GRANT ALLOCATION PROCESS. FIVE (5) COPIES OF THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKAGE ARE REQUIRED BY THE APPLICANT. A GRANT REQUEST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE TRUSTEES UNLESS IT INCLUDES, AT MINIMUM: 1) GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION FORM. 2) ONE TO THREE PAGE DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION AND THE PROGRAM(S) TO BE FUNDED BY THE GRANT. 3) AN EXPLANATION OF THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE APPLICANT'S EXECUTIVE STAFF AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS. 4) AMOUNT REQUESTED BY APPLICANT. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROJECT AND PROGRAM BUDGET WHICH DETAILS OUT OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, IF ANY, AS WELL AS AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED SHOULD THE FULL AMOUNT REQUESTED NOT BE GRANTED. 5) COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S IRS 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER AND A STATEMENT THAT THE APPLICANT'S ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY QUALIFIES AS S |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN AUGUST 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1 IN THE GRANT YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, MUNICIPALITIES, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, POLITICAL, LABOR, RELIGIOUS, FRATERNAL, OR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, NOR ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PRIMARY FUNCTION IS LOBBYING. GRANT REQUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM NOT-FOR-PROFIT, CIVIC, ARTS, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL SERVICE, HEALTH AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE RECOGNIZED AS 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS MUST BE IN WRITING. THE FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS WILL BE THOSE COMMUNITIES THAT THE MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK SERVES. THE SERVICE AREA WILL BE DEFINED AS THE BANK'S ASSESSMENT AREAS. REQUESTS FROM STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE DECISION PROCESS WILL CENTER AROUND THE USE OF A GRANT TO FUND PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS. IN ITS DELIBERATIONS, THE TRUSTEES WILL CONSIDER THE SEVERITY OF NEED, THE LEVEL OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM OTHER SOURCES AND THE LIKELIHOOD TH |
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
0% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Provide hunger relief to community | $5,000 |
| Connor's Climb Foundation | Exeter, NH | Fund signsofsuicide module in school | $5,000 |
| The Granite YMCA - YMCA of Concord | Concord, NH | Purchase doors for child care center | $4,545 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Nh | Concord, NH | Fund summer camp enrichment program | $3,500 |
| Circle Program | Plymouth, NH | Fund mentorship programs for teens | $3,000 |
| Nh Campaign for Legal Services | Concord, NH | Fund community legal assistance | $3,000 |
| Catch Neighborhood Housing | Concord, NH | Fund community basketball court | $2,500 |
| Families in Transition | Manchester, NH | Fund access to food for children | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Greater Concord | Concord, NH | Provide family housing assistance | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of New Hampshire | Manchester, NH | Fund after school programs | $2,500 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Nashua, NH | Fund youth diversion programs | $2,500 |
| Salem Family Resources | Salem, NH | Fund family workshop series | $2,500 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | Purchase walk-in freezer | $2,500 |
| Pittsfield Youth Workshop | Pittsfield, NH | Provide youth programming for teens | $2,500 |
| Waypoint | Manchester, NH | Support youth housing programs | $2,500 |
| Friends of Concord Crew | Concord, NH | Fund registration fees for youth | $2,400 |
| Scouts Bsa Troop 292 Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation | Hooksett, NH | Fund annual volunteer fees | $2,205 |
| Overcomers Refugee Services | Concord, NH | Increase student classroom capacity | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Career Academy | Manchester, NH | Purchase laptops for classroom | $1,700 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Bedford, NH | Fund school & adult citizen programs | $1,500 |
| Marguerite's Place | Nashua, NH | Fund financial resiliency program | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Fund after school program for youth | $1,400 |
| Coalition for Open Democracy | Concord, NH | Support voter education initiatives | $1,400 |
| Friends of Forgotten Children | Concord, NH | Fund supplies for food pantry | $1,300 |
| YMCA of Greater Nashua | Nashua, NH | Fund power scholar academy program | $1,100 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County | Manchester, NH | Support hunger relief programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,050 | 26 |
| 2024 | $57,170 | 23 |
| 2023 | $57,396 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600689349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3370159
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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