Samuel P Hunt Foundation
The Samuel P. Hunt Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of community-focused initiatives and organizations. Its mission emphasizes enhancing community resources, education, historical preservation, and human services, particularly for vulnerable populations. The foundation provides grants to support projects in areas such as youth development, affordable housing, and environmental conservation. It primarily serves organizations located in New Hampshire, reflecting a strong commitment to improving local communities and addressing pressing social needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New Hampshire–based nonprofit seeking project or capital support (facility, equipment, program continuation) with clear documentation of tax-exempt status.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in New Hampshire.
- • Request is for capital, facility, equipment, or direct program support.
- • Request size aligns with past grants (roughly $5K–$35K, median near $14K–$21K).
- • Can submit the required completed application and tax-exempt letter by the stated deadlines.
- • Has local credibility or references within the NH nonprofit community.
Geography
Giving is heavily state-focused: nearly all dollars (about 96%) in the latest year funded organizations in one state, with only small shares to two other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (38 grants to 36 distinct organizations, spanning museums, youth programs, shelters, libraries and more), with many independent recipients rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence supports entry by new organizations—31 of 36 recipients in the latest year were new—and a public application route is described in filings with deadlines and submission requirements, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
