Trust UW Oleonda Jameson

OVERVIEW: The Trust UW Oleonda Jameson supports New Hampshire communities in the areas of children and youth, human services, health and diseases, churches, and education.

FUNDING AREAS: Children and youth, human services, health and diseases, churches, education

IP TAKE: This foundation lacks transparency, restricting information about its grantmaking strategies and areas of focus. However, a local law firm works on the foundation’s behalf and is open to receiving requests for local funding.

PROFILE: Established in 1977, the Trust UW Oleonda Jameson is an independent foundation based in Concord, New Hampshire. The trust is managed by and in care of McLane Middleton, a New England law firm that specializes in a wide range of practice areas. The foundation’s grantmaking includes children and youth, human services, health and diseases, churches, and education.

The foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, it prioritizes supporting poor and destitute in New Hampshire through a range of educational and charitable purposes. Past grantees include the Concord Boys and Girls Club, Monadnock Area Transition Shelters, Upreach Therapeutic Riding Center, and Child and Family Services of Manchester.  

Foundation grants tend to be between $1,000 and $10,000. Review the funder’s recent tax records to learn more about its local giving. The foundation’s giving is largely focused on New Hampshire communities, such as Manchester, Concord, Goffstown, Libson, and Plymouth. Much of the foundation’s support comes in the form of general operating support, although it awards an occasional scholarship and program support too.

Based upon information contained in a recent tax form, it appears that this foundation does accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Applicants should submit a letter to the law firm via mail that states that amount requested, general information about the applicant, and the purpose of the grant request. The general phone numbers to reach the foundation staff is 603-224-0600 or 603-226-0400. Mary Susan Leahy, who specializes in estates and trusts at McLane Middleton, is the foundation trustee and the most relevant contact person. Her contact information is 603-334-6926 and susan.leahy@mclane.com.

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