Make a lasting contribution to NH’s outdoors:
Tribute gifts can be noted during checkout. Please look for the “In Memory or In Honor” field.
Your Support Makes a Real Difference Across New Hampshire
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH is the official nonprofit partner of the NH Fish and Game Department. State funds alone can’t keep up with the growing costs of protecting our wildlife, lands and outdoor traditions that make our state special.
That’s where you come in. Your donation directly supports the programs, tools, and education that keeps New Hampshire’s wild places thriving.
We can’t do it alone, we need your support!
**The benefit of supporting NH F&G through the Foundation:
By law, your gift through the Foundation will go directly to NH F&G without the need to be approved by government entities such as the NH F&G Commission & the Governor’s Council.
(All donations given DIRECTLY to NH F&G are subject to review and approval by government entities.)
A Small Organization with a Big Mission
We keep operations lean, with a small team and minimal overhead, so nearly every dollar goes directly to mission impact. All contributions are managed with transparency and full oversight, ensuring your gift supports the outcomes you care about most.
Other ways to give:
To donate and help us preserve our treasured New Hampshire outdoor heritage for future generations, please consider the various options for giving:
Mail a Check Payable to:
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire
54 Portsmouth Street
Concord, NH 03301
Be sure to indicate with your check, if your donation is intended for one of the designated giving funds. If your donation is in memory of or in honor of someone, be sure to include the name of the person and any additional info for online donations or with your check.
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Friends of New Hampshire’s Heritage is our annual giving campaign that runs throughout the year. With different giving levels, we offer premium items to those who wish to publicly show their support of the Foundation’s mission!
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Designated Giving is a way to help us strengthen those critical funding areas where we always have a need. Those include funding New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Conservation Canine Unit; supporting New Hampshire’s premiere outdoor education center for youth, Barry Conservation Camp; and providing important funding for Heritage sports like hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.
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Memorial and Honor Gifts are ways to express your appreciation for a loved one, friend, colleague, or neighbor who has enjoyed, or currently enjoys, the wonders of New Hampshire’s great outdoors. There is no better way of celebrating someone’s love of the Granite State than by giving a memorial or honor gift in someone’s name.
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In-Kind Gifts can hold wonderful memories and be rich with history, such as your first fly fishing rod, your grandpa’s antique hunting shotgun, or your neighbor’s book collection about New Hampshire’s wild places and wild things.
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Legacy Gifts can make a difference in helping to preserve NH’s treasured heritage of wild places and wild things. Consider the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire as part of your lasting legacy. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your donation from your will, stock or insurance policy may provide tax benefits as permitted by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your gift helps fill critical funding gaps for the NH Fish and Game Department and other like-missioned organizations. The foundation funds projects that fit within our mission and 4 core pillars:
Mission - To promote and protect NH’s great outdoor traditions.
Core Pillars:
Promote - Inspiring kids and families to enjoy New Hampshire’s great outdoors, whether it’s hiking, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, snowmobiling or hunting.
Grant Examples: Discover WILD NH Day, Becoming an Outdoor Woman Program, HikeSafe, Nature Viewing Scopes, Forever Locked Educational Events
Protect - Ensuring that our wild places and wild creatures are there for our enjoyment today and for future generations
Grant Examples: Equipment for NH F&G CO’s (Stabilizing Binoculars, Kayaks & Canoes, Dive Team Boat & Equipment, Drone Equipment for COs & S&R Teams, K9 Equipment)
Educate - Helping people learn more about enjoying New Hampshire’s great outdoors in safe, responsible ways, while cultivating a lifelong appreciation and use for our precious lands and resources.
Grant Examples: Wild Times for Kids Publication, Educational Exhibits (Eel Grass Exhibit, Creature Feature & Pollinator Garden at Great Bay Discovery Center), Forever Locked Exhibit, Teacher Workshops, Library Backpack Program, Barry Conservation Camp
Conserve - Safeguarding our natural wildlife, which also benefits our neighbors and friends who love to hike, fish, snowmobile, ride their OHRV’s and spend time in the great outdoors.
Grant Examples: Conservation Canine Team, White Mountain Fritillary Incubator, Pollinator Gardens, Wings of the Dawn Wildlife Rehab
Every donation directly strengthens the protection of wildlife, habitats, and outdoor traditions across New Hampshire.
Lists of funded programs with images and descriptions can be found here: Link
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Although NH Fish and Game provides essential services that benefit the entire state, including wildlife management, law enforcement, outdoor education, and public safety, its operating budget is primarily supported by hunting and fishing license sales and federal matching funds. These sources don’t cover everything.
Private donations through the Foundation bridge the gap so critical programs and safety services can continue without interruption. Your support also allows us to fund important NH F&G initiatives and assist other like-missioned organizations that share our commitment to protecting wildlife and preserving New Hampshire’s outdoor traditions.
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Every dollar is handled with transparency and accountability. The Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We adhere to federal and state nonprofit regulations, undergo annual reviews, and publish IRS Form 990 for public access. All grants to F&G or other orgs are carefully reviewed to ensure funds are used as donors intend.
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We’re a small organization with a big mission. With minimal part-time staff and very low administrative costs, we operate efficiently so your contribution goes where it matters most.
Learn more here: Link
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Yes. You may give to a specific designated fund, such as youth education, Barry Conservation Camp, canine program or wildlife protection, or allow the Foundation to direct your donation to the area of greatest need.
Learn more about designated giving here: Link
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You can make a secure online donation through PayPal (no account required) or send a check by mail. Be sure to include any special instructions such as a designated fund or tribute gift.
Mail a Check Payable to:
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire
54 Portsmouth Street
Concord, NH 03301Or
Donate through PayPal here: Link
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You can review our most recent IRS Form 990 here: Link
If you have any additional questions or need assistance making a donation, please email us at admin@nhwildlifeheritage.org