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The Foundation is committed to increasing opportunity for all of New Hampshire's kids.


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We’re up to the promise of creating stronger communities and inspiring greater giving. From preventing drug and alcohol addiction to engaging entrepreneurs, learn more about our work on our blog.

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Liz and Jeremy Hitchcock have already started teaching their children – Matthew, 8, Catherine, 6, and Benjamin, 5, about the importance of giving back to the community. (Photo by Cheryl Senter.)

End-of-year family giving ideas

Charitable Foundation director of donor services Melinda Mosier offers some ideas to start or bolster your own tradition of philanthropy

Katie Merrow, vice president of community impact at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, and Dr. Cheryl Wilkie, Farnum Center senior vice president, 2016 Excellence in Nonprofit Management Award recipient. (Photo by Cheryl Senter).

Foundation, Business NH Magazine come together to honor nonprofits

Annual Foundation grant honoring nonprofit excellence will now be made in conjunction with Business New Hampshire Magazine's Business of the Year Awards. Application deadline is January 11

Sorting donations at the New Hampshire Food Bank. (Photo by Paiwei Wei).

12 things food pantries wish they had…but might not ask for

New Hampshire has hundreds of food pantries. Here are some ways to help them help our neighbors in need

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  • $596 MILLIONGrants and scholarships since 1962
  • $46 MILLIONGrants and scholarships in 2017
  • $57 MILLIONCharitable gifts received in 2017

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation manages a growing collection of nearly 1,900 philanthropic funds created by generous individuals, families and businesses. These donors make it possible for the Foundation to award more than $40 million in grants and scholarships every year.

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