The Kelsey Trust
Accepts applications
The Kelsey Trust is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $223,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$223,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $232,000 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $232,000 | 25 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $223,500 | 30 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vermont Community Foundation 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 388-3355 |
| What to submit | The 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) |
| Deadlines | Spring grant - typically focused on education and the environment. The letter of interest deadline i |
| Restrictions | The trust's giving is limited to organizations that serve the people and protect the natural environment of the lake champlain basin. |
What The Kelsey Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 25 | $186,000 |
| New York | 4 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | General support | $12,500 |
| Adirondack Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Addison County Community Action Group Inc DBA Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| The John W Graham Emergency Shelter and Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the North Country Ny Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Burlington Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Resource A Nonprofit Community Enterprise Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General support | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA Foundation Inc (6663-S01) | General support | $8,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse-Vermont | General support | $8,000 |
| Stern Center for Languard & Learning | General support | $8,000 |
| Champlain College Inc | General support | $8,000 |
| Howardcenter Inc DBA Howard Center Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Intervale Center Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Homeshare Vermont Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Lund Family Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont | General support | $5,000 |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation - Essex Community Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Lakeside Preschool DBA Lakeside School at Black | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont River Conservancy Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Vermont Works for Women Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Common Roots Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Vermont Public Co | General support | $2,500 |
| Otter Creek Audubon Society | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula D Johnson
- Stephen P Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Kelsey Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring grant - typically focused on education and the environment. The letter of interest deadline i.
How much does The Kelsey Trust give?
$223,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs The Kelsey Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Paula D Johnson (TRUSTEE - As required) and Stephen P Johnson (TRUSTEE - As required).
What does The Kelsey Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and environment and conservation.