Sue and Brad Wyman support many efforts important to New Hampshire communities through their donor-advised fund, and the Susan H. Wyman Scholarship Fund helps kids from Berlin go to college. Read more.

The right fund for you

You have funds for other important goals like retirement and education. Why not one for giving? We have five options to simplify and amplify your philanthropy.

You can establish and name your own fund or give to an existing one; be acknowledged or remain anonymous. The choices are yours.

See our fee schedule by type of philanthropic fund.

Donor-advised fund Choose which organizations to support, and when

A donor-advised fund organizes all your giving through one expertly managed and cost-effective vehicle. You choose which organizations to support, how much to distribute and when. If you want ideas and advice, our Community Impact Team will provide them. Go online to recommend grants, see your giving history and learn about great opportunities. Grants can be made to nonprofit organizations in the United States and in most countries abroad.

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Scholarship fund Help students get the education they need

Scholarships change lives. Your fund could support students from your community or who are entering certain fields, or be open to any qualified applicant. As the largest provider of student aid in the state, the Foundation receives thousands of high-quality applications every year. We will find the right match for you.

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Flexible funds for New Hampshire Help communities anticipate and meet changing needs

A flexible fund gives Foundation staff maximum versatility to support organizations that are working on the most pressing needs and exciting opportunities in New Hampshire. Rest assured that your giving will be put to the best use possible, whatever the future might bring.

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Field-of-interest fund Support the causes or communities you care about most

Want to support organizations in your town or region? Or perhaps you are especially passionate about the environment, the arts or children’s health. With a field-of-interest fund, the Foundation will make grants only to the most effective organizations that meet your criteria — now and for generations to come.

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Designated fund Guarantee annual income for your selected nonprofits

A designated fund provides guaranteed annual support to nonprofits you choose. If the designee goes in a completely different direction or out of business, your fund remains intact and grants are made to a similar organization. We also offer an agency fund for nonprofit organizations looking for expert investment management and a stable source of future funding.

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Agency fund Nonprofits can create a lasting source of capital to support their mission

Agency funds are established by nonprofit organizations so they can create a lasting source of capital to support their mission now and in the future. Nonprofits can take advantage of the Foundation’s investment management and gift planning expertise with complex assets – and the administrative ease of having the Foundation manage and distribute funds and manage record-keeping and tax reporting.

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