Grant Funders in Manchester, NH
Bespoke Grants indexes 24 grant-making foundations headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire — together $151.6M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports health care, higher education, education and food & agriculture. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Manchester nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Manchester
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern New Hampshire University | $85.9M | 2024 |
| 2 | For Inspiration and Recognition of | $20.3M | 2025 |
| 3 | Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing | $14.0M | 2024 |
| 4 | Mary and John Elliot Charitable | $6.2M | 2023 |
| 5 | Cooperatives for a Better World | $4.8M | 2023 |
| 6 | Impact Org Inc | $3.0M | 2023 |
| 7 | Easter Seals New Hampshire Inc | $2.5M | 2023 |
| 8 | Prosperity Through Enterprise | $1.8M | 2022 |
| 9 | Cogswell Benevolent Trust | $1.6M | 2024 |
| 10 | Fitnhnh Inc | $1.3M | 2023 |
| 11 | St Mary's Bank Credit Union | $1.2M | 2024 |
| 12 | The Elliot Hospital of the City | $1.1M | 2024 |
| 13 | Granite United Way | $903K | 2025 |
| 14 | The Deka Foundation | $865K | 2024 |
| 15 | Child and Family Services of | $809K | 2017 |
| 16 | Manchester Neighborhood Housing | $758K | 2021 |
| 17 | Catholic Medical Center | $621K | 2024 |
| 18 | Samuel P Hunt Foundation | $592K | 2023 |
| 19 | The Founders Academy Foundation | $590K | 2022 |
| 20 | Amplify New Hampshire | $578K | 2024 |
| 21 | Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean | $574K | 2024 |
| 22 | St George Orthodox Cathedral Trust | $534K | 2022 |
| 23 | Westbridge Recovery | $523K | 2024 |
| 24 | The Cindi and Gary Singer | $500K | 2024 |
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