Esther Chesley Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Esther Chesley Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Concord, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$740,622
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $24,000 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 | $28,000 | 4 | $664,526 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 4 | $698,418 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 4 | $740,622 |
How to apply
Esther Chesley Charitable Trust 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.
What Esther Chesley Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Francis j. Chesley memorial sch fd | $6,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Amer Katahdin Counc | General support - education/scouting | $6,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General support - hospital services | $6,000 |
| Hampden Methodist Church | General support - religious services | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bar Harbor Wealth Management
Questions people ask
Does Esther Chesley Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Esther Chesley Charitable Trust give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Esther Chesley Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bar Harbor Wealth Management (Trustee).
What does Esther Chesley Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.