The Kingsbury Fund
Accepts applications
The Kingsbury Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,469 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$149,469
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $139,598 the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $194,200 | 27 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $139,598 | 32 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $149,469 | 39 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kingsbury Fund PO Box 127, Keene, NH 03431 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 439-0122 |
| What to submit | Contact (603)-439-0122 |
| Deadlines | Only for scholarships-contact (603)-439-0122 |
| Restrictions | The fund gives priority to local community charities and cheshire county organizations. |
What The Kingsbury Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 36 | $144,769 |
| New York | 2 | $2,700 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NH Civics | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The River Center | Unrestricted general | $14,000 |
| Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music | Unrestricted general | $12,870 |
| Historic Harrisville | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Let It Shine | Unrestricted general | $9,000 |
| Keene Montessori School | Unrestricted general | $8,500 |
| The Colonial Theatre | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Seven Hills New Hampshire | Unresticted general support | $7,000 |
| The Community Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $5,700 |
| HCS | Unrestricted general | $5,059 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Keene Housing Kids Collaborative | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Nhdi Annual Dance | Unrestircted general | $5,000 |
| Moco Arts - Moving Company Dance Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Hundred Nights Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,200 |
| Keene State College - Redfern Arts Ctr | Unrestricted general | $3,500 |
| Flying Gravity Circus | Unrestricted general | $3,200 |
| University of New Hampshire | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| University of Vermont | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Rensseaer Polytechnic Institute | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| The Raylynmor Opera | Unrestricted general | $1,200 |
| NH Healthy Climate | Unrestricted general | $750 |
| Home Healthcare Hospice | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| Maps Counseling Services | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| 1833 Society | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| The Peterborough Players | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| Keene Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| MRHS Project Graduation | Unrestricted general | $700 |
| Macdowell Colony | Unrestricted general | $650 |
| Keene Elm City Rotary Club | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Cheshire Fair Horse Show | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Keene Rotary Club | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Chesterfield Public Schools Fdn | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Daniel Webster Council | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Historical Society of Cheshire County | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| Keene State College | Unrestricted general | $500 |
| The Keene Chorale | Unrestricted general | $240 |
| Furry Friends 4-H Club | Unrestricted general | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- David Frechette
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does The Kingsbury Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Only for scholarships-contact (603)-439-0122.
How much does The Kingsbury Fund give?
$149,469 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Kingsbury Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists David Frechette (Exec Trustee) and Bank of America (Agent for Fiduciary).
What does The Kingsbury Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.