The Linden Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Linden Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $845,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $185,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$845,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $851,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $575,500 | 23 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $851,000 | 28 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $845,000 | 26 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
The Linden Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Linden Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 12 | $455,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $360,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes Region Community Developers | General operating/program support | $185,000 |
| Archways (Fka Greater Tilton Area Family Resource Center) | General operating/program support | $75,000 |
| Act Lawrence | General operating/program support | $45,000 |
| Wellspring House | General operating/program support | $35,000 |
| Action Inc | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Lakes Region Community Services | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Parentchild | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Pathways Adult Education and Training Inc | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Pathways for Childrencape Ann Families | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Project Kompass | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Raw Art Works | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Voices Against Violence | General operating/program support | $30,000 |
| Belknap House | General operating/program support | $25,000 |
| International Institute of New England | General operating/program support | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Communityworks | General operating/program support | $25,000 |
| Plummer Youth Promise | General operating/program support | $25,000 |
| Affordable Housing Education and Development Inc (Ahead) | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Families in Transition | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Family and Children's Service of Greater Lynn Inc | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Family Health Project | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Oranization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (Oris) | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Waypoint | General operating/program support | $20,000 |
| Coalition for A Better Acre | General operating/program support | $15,000 |
| Circle Program | General operating/program support | $10,000 |
| The Granite YMCA | General operating/program support | $10,000 |
| The Mayhew Program | General operating/program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margen S Kelsey
- William C Kelsey
- Suzanne V A Kelsey
- Thomas V A Kelsey
- Kenneth V Siegert
- Mark J Pine
- Lea Dobbs Kelsey
Questions people ask
Does The Linden Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Linden Foundation Inc give?
$845,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Linden Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margen S Kelsey (President/Director), William C Kelsey (Treasurer/Director), Suzanne V A Kelsey (Secretary/Director) and Thomas V A Kelsey (Director (Until 10/29/25)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Linden Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.