Higher Education Grant Funders in New Hampshire
475 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to New Hampshire nonprofits in recent years, together directing $113.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 475 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in New Hampshire
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New Hampshire giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | New Hampshire | $17.5M | 251 | 2024 |
| 2 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $10.3M | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Coulter Family Foundation | Texas | $10.0M | 3 | 2023 |
| 4 | Daryl & Steven Roth Foundation | New Jersey | $8.2M | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Gerstner Family Foundation | Florida | $4.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | Henry C Lord Scholarship Fd | Rhode Island | $3.8M | 5 | 2025 |
| 7 | Robert & Joyce Oberkotter Family Foundation | New Hampshire | $3.1M | 247 | 2025 |
| 8 | Pussycat Foundation | New York | $2.9M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | John S & Sarah C Elliott Char | Rhode Island | $2.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Black Heart Foundation (us) | — | $2.2M | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | Keene Endowment Association | New Hampshire | $2.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | The R D La Penta Medical Scholarship Trust | Rhode Island | $2.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | Austin Community Foundation Inc | Texas | $1.7M | 3 | 2022 |
| 14 | The Stephen Phillips Memorial | Massachusetts | $1.4M | 238 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in New Hampshire — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 475 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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