Private foundation · EIN 04-6609917

The Kelsey Trust

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Lincoln, MA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-06-30) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503159349100015
Total assets (EOY)$3,817,681
Grants paid$223,500
Typical (median) grant$7,750
Grants listed30
Giving in home state (MA)3%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K3
$5K–$25K27
$25K–$100K0
$100K+0

Smallest $2,500 · Largest $12,500

Geographic focus

VT
83%
NY
13%
MA
3%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$232,000$3,856,68625
2024$223,500$3,817,68130

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactVERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Address3 COURT STREET, MIDDLEBURY, VT, 05753
Phone8023883355
Form & materialsTHE TRUST FUNDS A LIMITED NUMBER OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS THROUGH A LETTER OF INTEREST APPLICATION WHICH PROVIDES: 1. A SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL AND ITS STRATEGIC FIT WITH KELSEY TRUST'S MISSION AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES 2. A STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSAL'S TARGET POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITIES SERVED 3. A STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT'S EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND HOW THE ORGANIZATION - AND THE TRUST - WILL KNOW IF THE PROGRAM IS SUCCESSFUL 4. THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE KELSEY TRUST AND THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM'S BUDGET SUCH AN AMOUNT WOULD REPRESENT 5. THE PERIOD OVER WHICH THE REQUESTED GRANT WOULD BE EXPENDED 6. A LIST OF OTHER SUPPORT, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, RECEIVED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM THE LETTER OF REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE AN ORGANIZATION STATEMENT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD THAT SETS FORTH THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE LEGAL NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION, ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2. INDICATION OF WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION IS AN IRS 501(C)(3)
DeadlinesSPRING GRANT - TYPICALLY FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE I
RestrictionsTHE TRUST'S GIVING IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE PEOPLE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New EnglandCOLCHESTER, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$12,500
Adirondack FoundationLAKE PLACID, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Committee On Temporary Shelter IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Addison County Community Action Group Inc Dba HopeMIDDLEBURY, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
The John W Graham Emergency Shelter And ServicesVERGENNES, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Spectrum Youth & Family Services IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Planned Parenthood Of The North Country Ny IncWATERTOWN, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Boys And Girls Club Of Burlington IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Resource A Nonprofit Community Enterprise IncWILLISTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Shelburne FarmsSHELBURNE, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Vermont Community FoundationMIDDLEBURY, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$10,000
Greater Burlington Ymca Foundation Inc (6663-S01)BURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
Prevent Child Abuse-VermontMONTPELIER, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
Stern Center For Languard & LearningWILLISTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
Champlain College IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$8,000
Howardcenter Inc Dba Howard Center IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$7,500
Conservation Law Foundation IncBOSTON, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$7,500
Intervale Center IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$7,500
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps IncRICHMOND, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$7,500
Homeshare Vermont IncSOUTH BURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Lund Family Center IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Northeast Organic Farming Association Of VermontRICHMOND, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Steps To End Domestic Violence IncBURLINGTON, VTGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Adirondack Foundation - Essex Community FundLAKE PLACID, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
Lakeside Preschool Dba Lakeside School At BlackESSEX, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
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