NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC
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The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Minnesota, Illinois, and Georgia, having distributed a total of $41.8 million in grants in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES, IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND BEYOND, WITH THE FINANCIAL, HUMAN, AND CIVIC RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE ECONOMICALLY SECURE. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING LOANS, CAPITAL, AND COACHING TO BORROWERS ACROSS THREE BROAD SECTORS: AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BUSINESS FINANCE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; COMPLEMENTING AND EXTENDING THE REACH OF CONVENTIONAL LENDERS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS; AND BRINGING PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS TOGETHER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS. ESTABLISHED IN 1983, THE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE NATION AND IS RECOGNIZED AS A NATIONAL LEADER FOR ITS INNOVATION, SOCIAL IMPACT, FINANCIAL STRENGTH, AND PERFORMANCE. THE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND WAS THE2009 RECIPIENT OF THE NEXT AWARD FOR OPPORTUNITY FINANCE, THE HIGHEST HONOR IN OUR FIELD.
Cause Areas
1
Child care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LIVESTOCK INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND INC
$179.3K
< 1%
COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES INC
$156.6K
< 1%
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE
$44.6K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
90
Median 1st year grant
$100.6K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC?
No. NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC give?
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $101 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC make each year?
In 2025, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $41.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC fund recently?
In 2025, NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LIVESTOCK INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND INC, COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP-MERRIMACK COUNTIES INC, and REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC?
NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY LOAN FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.