The Foss Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support to various charitable causes. Its mission emphasizes general support for community development, youth programs, health initiatives, and animal welfare. The foundation primarily serves organizations that focus on food assistance, youth development, and health-related services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities. While it predominantly supports organizations in New Hampshire, it also extends its assistance to a few entities in neighboring states, demonstrating a regional focus in its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize New Hampshire nonprofit providing general operating support to community-focused services (youth programs, food/health services, animal welfare).
Good Fit
- • Based in New Hampshire or serving primarily New Hampshire communities.
- • Seeking general operating or broad program support rather than a formal competitive grant.
- • Organizational scale consistent with grants in the $10k–$95k range.
- • Has local visibility or an introduction from community leaders or existing grantees.
- • Provides clear demonstration of community impact in areas the foundation has funded.
Geography
Observed giving is tightly concentrated in one state: about 91% of dollars went to organizations in the foundation's state, with only token out-of-state grants across three states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year recorded 22 distinct grantees (22 grants), and the three-year record shows many independent recipients rather than a tiny closed list, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Although many new organizations appear on the latest-year list, the foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected organizations and no public application path or submission contact is visible, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
