The Sylvester and Stanhope Foster Foundation
Historical FunderConcord, New Hampshire · EIN 13-6140090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$94K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK ANDERSON SVP BANK OF NH |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 EAGLE SQUARE, CONCORD NH 03301 |
| Phone | 6032304207 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQESTING DONATION WITH EVIDENCE OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New Hampshire.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Dartmouth Hitchcock | Lebanon, NH | Daily operations | $25,000 |
| Dover Childrens Home | Dover, NH | Daily operations | $12,000 |
| Piscataqua Youth Sailing | Portsmouth, NH | Daily operations | $12,000 |
| Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels | Brentwood, NH | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Nh | Manchester, NH | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| The Copper Mountain Camp | Copper Mountain, CO | Daily operations | $10,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ociean Sciences | East Booth Bay, ME | Daily operations | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals - Veterans Count | Manchester, NH | Daily operations | $5,000 |
| Berwick Academy | Berwick, ME | Daily operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $65,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601009349100730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6140090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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