Granite United Way, the largest United Way in New Hampshire, was formed by the realignment of twelve local United Ways and covers most of the state plus Windsor County, Vermont. Here is what it does, how to get help, and how to give.
The largest United Way in New Hampshire, Granite United Way is the result of twelve local United Ways realigning over the years. It raises money and directs it to programs and partners across most of the state, operates 211 NH, and runs free tax preparation.
Its service area covers more than 85 percent of New Hampshire plus Windsor County, Vermont. Patrick Tufts serves as president and CEO, and it serves over 400,000 individuals.
The fastest way to reach help is 211 NH, which connects callers to direct service providers for needs including addiction, homelessness, housing, tax, and child care. The affiliate also runs the VITA free tax program with IRS-trained volunteers.
| Program | What it does |
|---|---|
| 211 NH | Connects callers to local providers for housing, addiction, child care, and more. |
| VITA free tax prep | Free tax preparation by IRS-trained volunteers for low- to moderate-income filers and people with disabilities. |
| ALICE work | Focus on Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households who work but cannot afford the basics. |
| Community grants | Funding directed to local programs across the state. |
Free tax preparation returns credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit to working families at no cost.
Granite United Way came together as twelve New Hampshire United Ways realigned to form a single, larger organization. That scale lets it operate statewide services like 211 NH and direct millions of dollars in support each year.
It recently announced $14 million in community support, reaching over 400,000 people across its footprint.
You can donate directly, give through a workplace campaign, or designate a gift to a specific cause. Donations support the affiliate's grants and 211 NH.
Volunteers help in many ways, including IRS-trained free tax preparation. Granite United Way holds a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Candid Platinum seal, and its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 02-6006033.
Connects callers to local providers across the state.
Free tax filing by IRS-trained volunteers.
Focus on households that work but cannot afford basics.
Funding directed to local programs across NH.
Programs supporting students and families.
Payroll campaigns that fund the affiliate's work.
Sources: Granite United Way (graniteuw.org) about, 211, and VITA pages; Charity Navigator and Candid (EIN 02-6006033). Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Granite United Way and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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