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Together We Thrive

The Foundation’s purpose is to help make New Hampshire a community where everyone can thrive. Our strategic plan focuses on equity, racial justice and economic security to advance that goal.


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William Tuthill and his husband, Greg Anderson. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

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Jean Trim and Bill Clifford of Vigilant Capital Management. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

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Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner, Executive Director Andrew Bullock. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

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Marina Ngalula at the University of New Hampshire in Manchester. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

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Here for Good

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What We're Up To

We’re working to make New Hampshire a community where everyone can thrive. From advancing equity and racial justice to increasing opportunity for families and kids, from encouraging positive civic engagement to preventing substance use disorders, read more about our work on our blog.

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Explore our grantmaking

See where New Hampshire generosity is making a difference.


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Latest News and Stories

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Foundation files ‘friend of the court’ brief in ConVal case

Foundation encourages the court to uphold the fundamental right of every child in New Hampshire to receive an adequate education.

Randall Nielsen, founder of Queerlective, with a portrait of businesswoman and LGBTQ+ activist Jewel Thais-Williams, painted by Jackie Hanson. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Building belonging and joy — with art

Art matters. This nonprofit makes it the center of community.

Twin Rivers Food Pantry Executive Director Alison Jones (right) and volunteer Brad Parker display some of the hygiene products available to clients. (Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Recognizing that soap is also a basic need

The high cost of hygiene products has cascading effects on families.


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You Delivered...

  • $932 MILLIONGrants and scholarships since 1962
  • $65 MILLIONGrants and scholarships in 2023
  • $68 MILLIONCharitable gifts received in 2023

Since 1962, thousands of people have entrusted their charitable resources to the Foundation, creating a perpetual source of philanthropic capital and making it possible for the Foundation to award more than $60 million in grants and scholarships every year.

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