Henry Keep Home
Preselected recipients only
Henry Keep Home is a private foundation in Watertown, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,241 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $26,482. 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$111,241
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$26,482
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,699 the year before.
11% 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 | $45,658 | 7 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $69,699 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $111,241 | 9 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Henry Keep Home 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 Henry Keep Home funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $111,241 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Keep on the Square | To assist the elderly | $26,482 |
| Ives Hill | To assist the elderly | $26,000 |
| YMCA Activities Coordin | Coordinate activities for the elderly | $16,743 |
| Jefferson County Office for the Aging | To assist partially disabled elderly | $10,013 |
| Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired | To assist the blind and visually impaired | $10,000 |
| The Arc Jefferson - St Lawrence | To assist partially disabled elderly | $10,000 |
| Volunteer Transportation Center | To assist the elderly | $6,000 |
| Miracles by the Acre | Produce purchased that was distributed to residents of housing authorities | $4,320 |
| Lifeline | To assist partially disabled elderly | $1,683 |
Officers and trustees
- Jayn Graves
- Laurie McGrath
- Katherine Couch
- Jane Spencer
- Sheila Barney-Pullus
- Anne Walldroff
- Drew Laemmermann
- Pat Signor
- Scott Slater
Questions people ask
Does Henry Keep Home accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry Keep Home give?
$111,241 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry Keep Home?
Its 2025 filing lists Jayn Graves (Vice-Pres.), Laurie McGrath (Secretary), Katherine Couch (President) and Jane Spencer (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Henry Keep Home fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and disability.