The Alexander Eastman Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of the greater Derry, NH, area, including Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Londonderry, Sandown, and Windham.
The Foundation's focus is on healthcare and community wellness. Its interests in the field are comprehensive and extend to the following:
- mental health;
- dental care;
- developmental and rehabilitative services;
- health and wellness promotion;
- health and wellness education;
- disease; and,
- nutrition and wellness.
The Foundation's priority interests include the following:
Education
The focus is on programs that:
- provide information and community education to improve the health and well-being of residents of the greater Derry area;
- address goals for healthy individuals and families through a long-term commitment to prevention, health promotion, and education of consumers and providers; and,
- foster individual responsibility, independence, self-care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Family Systems
The focus is on programs that:
- strengthen families as the critical unit for community health and well-being; and,
- recognize the changing nature of families and provide resources and assistance to reduce stress on families and improve family function.
Access
The focus is on programs that expand access to quality healthcare and prevention services for people with financial need.
Grants are awarded to support the capital, special projects, and operations needs of qualifying organizations.
The Foundation does not provide ongoing general operating support or underwrite programs indefinitely.
Note: The Foundation also provides urgent off-cycle grants ranging up to $10,000.