The Foss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyConcord, New Hampshire · EIN 02-0511772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$648K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittfield Firefighters Assoc | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $125,000 |
| Pittsfield Middle High School | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $83,150 |
| Pittsfield Youth Workshop | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $55,000 |
| Granite State Vna | Concord, NH | General support | $50,000 |
| Concord Hospital Trust | Concord, NH | General support | $40,000 |
| Nh Food Bank | Manchester, NH | General support | $40,000 |
| Chad | Lebanon, NH | General support | $30,000 |
| Live and Let Live Farm | Chichester, NH | General support | $30,000 |
| Pittsfield Nh Library Josiah Carpenter Library | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $30,000 |
| Mspca Angell | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $20,000 |
| The Friendly Kitchen | Concord, NH | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Concord, NH | General support | $20,000 |
| Kremples Center | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $15,000 |
| Granite State YMCA | Manchester, NH | General support | $15,000 |
| The Pittsfield Players | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $15,000 |
| Blueberry Express | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $10,000 |
| Pope Memorial SPCA | Concord, NH | General support | $10,000 |
| Davids House | Lebanon, NH | General support | $7,000 |
| Nh Grange | Concord, NH | General support | $5,000 |
| Secret Santa | Pittsfield, NH | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648,150 | 21 |
| 2024 | $458,333 | 22 |
| 2023 | $394,813 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641809349101219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0511772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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