The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Incorporated
The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation that supports the arts, historical preservation, and education and operates programs such as Communi-Confidence and Looking Forward, Looking Back. The site lists contact information ([email protected], PO Box 413, Kingston, NH) and describes its grantmaking process.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized arts, education, or historic preservation nonprofits with an operational presence or demonstrated impact in New Hampshire (occasional out‑of‑state projects tied to programmatic priorities are funded).
Good Fit
- • Programs in arts, performing arts, music education, or historical preservation.
- • Project budgets in the $5K–$25K range or well‑scoped unrestricted operating requests.
- • A clear New Hampshire connection or regional partnership.
- • Ability to supply IRS determination letter, budget, and recent Form 990 when requested.
- • Openness to modest capital or equipment requests (theatre rigging, sound, facility repairs).
- • A track record of community impact or school‑based arts programming.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: in 2024 about 83% of grant dollars supported organizations in New Hampshire, with four other states receiving much smaller shares.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set—33 grants to 29 distinct organizations across arts, education, and preservation—alongside a mix of returning grantees and new entrants, indicating substantial variety for a foundation of this size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: the foundation publishes application instructions and accepts emailed requests, it is explicitly not preselected, and 12 new recipients were added in 2024 (about 41% of recipients), so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
