Llhlhm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Llhlhm Foundation is a private foundation in Montpelier, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $179,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$179,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $295,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,600 | 14 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $295,000 | 17 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $179,000 | 16 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Llhlhm Foundation 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 Llhlhm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $69,000 |
| California | 3 | $33,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $22,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Circesteem the Chicago Youth Circus | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Global Kids Inc | General operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Groundwork Lawrence | Restricted grant in support of green team project | $15,000 |
| Hamakua Youth Foundation Inc | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Self-Estem | Youth development | $15,000 |
| Waypoint Adventure Inc | Youth development for the disabled | $15,000 |
| 1st Place for Youth | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Lifeworks | General operating expenses | $12,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Youth development | $12,000 |
| Earth Force Inc | Environmental education | $7,500 |
| Ecologic | Environmental education | $7,500 |
| Circus Smirkus | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| News Literacy Project | Youth development | $6,000 |
| Prevention Institute | General operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Zero Hour (Mofc) | Environmental education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Baird
- Susan Lillia Baird Kennedy
- David A Baird
- Michael Saitta
- Lillia Baird
Questions people ask
Does Llhlhm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Llhlhm Foundation give?
$179,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Llhlhm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Baird (Co-Trustee), Susan Lillia Baird Kennedy (Co-Trustee), David A Baird (Co-Trustee) and Michael Saitta (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Llhlhm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.