From the Chair
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the NH Civics Board of Trustees and staff, I am pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report Your generosity has enabled us to continue our reach and impact across the state, especially among students in grades K-12 With your support, our mission to develop, nurture, and maintain an informed, engaged, and civil New Hampshire citizenry moves forward!
2023 Board of Trustees
Mary Susan Leahy, Chair
Marjorie Chiafery, Vice Chair
The Hon. Jay Kahn, Treasurer
Dr. Matthew S. Hicks, Secretary
Dr Roger C Brooks
Dina Michael Chaitowitz
Not only have our youth programs and public events gained traction, but through our collaboration with the NH Civic Learning Coalition, NH Senate Bill 216, the “More Time on Civics” bill, went into effect on July 1, ensuring increased civics instruction in the elementary and middle grades
I am personally grateful to the NH Civics Board of Trustees for their ongoing support of this important work, and for the contributions of our small, hard-working staff Backed by our civics partners and dedicated donors like you, our organization continues to be New Hampshire’s most trusted civics education resource Thank you!
Sincerely, y y, NH Civics Board of Trustees
Our Mission
As the champion for civics education, our mission is to develop, nurture, and maintain an informed, engaged, and civil New Hampshire citizenry
Our programs help people understand how democracy works, how to find the facts, and how to be good and active citizens. We believe people of varied perspectives and ages deserve high-quality information, hands-on learning that lasts, and a confidence that their voice matters
We provide free and accessible youth programs, educational public events, and K-12 educator resources, including an online civics curriculum library
The Hon Chuck Douglas
The Hon Stephen Duprey
David Hills
The Hon Melanie Levesque
Dr. Betty Tamposi
Susan Wolowitz Staff
Allyson Ryder Executive Director
Heather MacNeill Operations Director
Claudette Knieriem Communications Coordinator
Jo Ann Robichaud Coordinator, NH’s Kid Governor
Key Partner
Amanda Maguire
Partner Site Director, Mikva Challenge
On the cover: 2023 NH’s Kid Governor Haydin Simmons from Plaistow
Financial Overview
Cash and Cash Equivalents $283,047.63
Fixed Assets: $19,405.84
Unrestricted Net Assets $98,255.19 Total Restricted Assets $85,536.04
Income Without Amortization: -3,889.82
$272,645.73
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023
Program Highlights
Your investment in NH Civics allows young people from across the state to gain first-hand experience on the importance of citizenry and the value of participating in our democratic process.
SPRING 2023
This is an organization th provides schools with authentic educational ci experiences. We had the pleasure of working with very experienced judicial professionals. It has been an incredible learning experience for my students and me.
In late May, six NH high school students traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the Mikva Challenge National Youth Summit. They gathered with 100 other students from across the country to listen, learn, collaborate, and take action around the issues impacting them.
Civics 603! program engaged approximately 400 students in grades 6-12 throughout NH during the academic year, with the guidance of NH Supreme Court volunteers and
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Michelle Bickford, teacher Maple Street Elementary School, Hopkinton
New Hampshire’s 2024 Kid Governor® Ellie Lively of Nashua was elected by over 1,900 of her fifth-grade peers across 102 NH classrooms. She and her 2024 Kid Executive Councilors were inaugurated in January 2024 at the NH State House.
Our youth program partners:
I watched several students come out of their shell through this project, as well as other students absolutely glow with confidence.
Logan LaRoche, social studies teacher Pittsfield Middle High School
Events & Advocacy
Your support of our mission helps NH Civics to deliver on our promise of civics education for all.
SUMMER 2023
Collaborative efforts by members of the NH Civic Learning Coalition resulted in the passage of SB 216, the “More Time on Civics” bill, signed into law by Governor Sununu. As of July 1, 2024, all K-12 NH public classrooms will work to increase time spent on civics instruction.
FALL 2023
The William W. Treat Lecture, “Civics and Civility: A Conversation with Governor Chris Sununu,” moderated by Laura Knoy, was held at the Audi in Concord and livestreamed to hundreds of viewers.
NH Civics welcomed filmmaker and historian Ken Burns of Walpole, who shared his perspective on American democracy at a private fundraiser held at Emery Farm in Durham.
ALL YEAR 2023
Over 100 K-12 educators and administrators across NH attended free NH Civics professional development workshops last year and accessed our free online curriculum library
I tell all of my civics students on day one that this is the most important class they will take in high school. Civics classes give our young people the best chance at becoming positive, contributing members of our great nation.
Dan Marcus, social studies teacher, Weare Middle School & 2023 Mary Susan Leahy Civics Educator of the Year
Individual Donors
Thank you, donors! Every gift - no matter the size - makes an impact.
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Ron & Karen Adams
Francis Alger
Richard Anagnost
Ben Auger
Cheri Bach
Douglas & Kimberly Benoit
Zachary Berube
John & Pamela Blackford
Chris & Carolyn Boldt
Mary Boucher
Roger Brooks
Jay Burgess
Steven Camerino
Justin Caramagno
Jeffrey Carlisle
Julie Casagrande
Robert Casassa
Valerie Castonguay
Audra Chaput
Anne & Robert Chehade
Marjorie Chiafery
Alexander Choquette
Martha Clark
Timothy Cofrin
Stephanie Cohn Rupp
Samantha Colby
Carol Ann Conboy & Edward J. Conboy
Bradford & Kathleen Cook
Pamela & Andrew Cooke
Elizabeth Corell
Catherine Covington & Paul Supawanich
Ryan Cronan
Paul D'Angelo
Dereck Deblois
Andy DeMeo
Todd & Terri DeMitchell
Christopher Destramp
The Honorable Charles G. Douglas, III
Christine Dwyer & Michael Huxtable
Peter Flood
Stephen Fortuna
Ann & Stephen Foster
Eileen Fox
Elizabeth Fox
Margaret Frank
Barbara & Ivor Freeman
The Honorable Martha Fuller Clark
Jessica Geiben Lynn
Joseph Girard
Michele Grennon
Tim Grotheer
Susan Haig
Eric Herr
Matthew Hicks
Curtis Hill
David Hills
John & Jean Hoffman
Carolyn & Philip Hollman
Christopher Hormel
Henry Huntington
Janet Insolia
Marshall Jespersen
The Honorable Jay & Cheryl Kahn
Evan Karatzas
Ryan-Jean Keenan
Marcia Kelly
Claudette & Jeff Knieriem
Zoe Kroessler
William Larkins
John Lassey
Barbara Leahy
Mary Susan Leahy
Senator Melanie Levesque
Ashley Liadis
Gerald & Heidi Little
Kathleen Lyon-Pingree
Heather MacNeill & Mike Ramsey
Ralph & Rose Madsen
Maria Manus Painchaud & Steven Painchaud
Fredrick Orkin
Angela & Anthony Ocone
Christopher Ortega
Michael Pelletier
Gaynelle & Chris Pratt
John Rauh
Donna Reardon
Stefanie Rice
Peter Richard
Joanne & Hamilton Richards
Earl Rinker
Jessica Ritzo
Barbara & David Roby
Daniel Rosengard
Mark & Cynthia Rouvalis
Allyson Ryder
Eleonore Sanderson
Mark & Kim Schifrin
Cheryl Schlenker
Barbara Bates Sedoric & Tom Sedoric
Susan Siggelakis
Marjorie Smith
Paige Smith
Jennie Smith Wilson
Barbara Sweet
Betty Tamposi
Deborah Tatro
Liz Tentarelli
Katy Thompson
Timothy Thyne
Jonathan Treat
William Upton
Mary Vallier-Kaplan
Colin Van Ostern
William Vanca
Peter Vandermark
Michael Wagner
Tom & Donna Waldron
Rick Weber
Roger Wells
Thomas & Beverly Westheimer
Caroline Wharton
Holly Wilson
Dan Wise
Donald Wiviott
Susan & David Wolowitz
Andrew Wong
Claudia Wu
Gretchen Ziegler
Foundation & Corporate Support
Our work would not be possible without the steadfast commitment of these corporate partners and foundations.
Archibald Foundation
Delta Dental
Fidelity Foundation
Geoffrey and Martha Fuller Clark Foundation
Hirshberg Family Fund
iCivics
Madelaine G. von Weber Trust
National Education Association - NH
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund
NH Charitable Foundation
NH Council for the Social Studies
NH Humanities
NH Institute of Politics
NH Supreme Court Society
Orr & Reno
REL Corporation
Tamposi Foundation, Inc.
The Oleonda Jameson Trust
United Way
William W. Treat Foundation
In-Kind Gifts
The Honorable Stephen Duprey
David Hills
Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication
NHPBS
Dr. Richard Haass Author, US Diplomat, and 2024 William W. Treat Lecture Speaker
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