Willard C Tilson Foundation
Accepts applications
Willard C Tilson Foundation is a private foundation in Exeter, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$290,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,000 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 | $230,000 | 6 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 11 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurie Kelly 58 Watson Road, Exeter, NH 03833 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 303-3876 |
| What to submit | Request. |
| Deadlines | Na-none |
| Restrictions | Qualifying not-for-profit organizations that operate in Massachusetts. |
What Willard C Tilson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $290,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Waring School | On-going operational support | $50,000 |
| Elevated Thought | On-going operational support | $40,000 |
| Art Haven | On-going operational support | $25,000 |
| Raw Art Works | On-going operational support | $25,000 |
| The Cornerstone Creative | On-going operational support | $25,000 |
| The Haven Project Inc | On-going operational support | $25,000 |
| Womens Money Matter | On-going operational support | $25,000 |
| Building Bridges Through Music | On-going operational support | $20,000 |
| Greater Lawrence Community Boating | On-going operational support | $20,000 |
| Someone Cares New England | On-going operational support | $20,000 |
| Top Notch Scholars | On-going operational support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Kelly
- Rokhaya Waring
Questions people ask
Does Willard C Tilson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Na-none.
How much does Willard C Tilson Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Willard C Tilson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie Kelly (Trustee) and Rokhaya Waring (Trustee).
What does Willard C Tilson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.