McKenzie Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
McKenzie Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Putney, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $205,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$205,000
- Assets$30.1 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $953,850 the year before.
4% 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 | $949,057 | 24 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $953,850 | 25 | $26.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 23 | $30.1 million |
How to apply
McKenzie Family 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 McKenzie Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 14 | $532,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $468,223 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Barn | Program support | $205,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | Program support | $155,000 |
| Harvard Medical School (Basic Science Partnership) | Program support | $153,223 |
| Vermont Jazz Center | Program support | $70,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Program support | $60,000 |
| Epiphany School | Program support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Brattleboro | Program support | $40,000 |
| Putney Community Cares | Program support | $40,000 |
| Sandglass Theater | Program support | $40,000 |
| Putney Foodshelf | Program support | $30,000 |
| Charles River Conservancy | Program support | $25,000 |
| Next Stage Arts Project | Program support | $22,500 |
| Elijah's Promise Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| Putney Public Library | Program support | $20,000 |
| Retreat Farm | Program support | $15,000 |
| Sarasa Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Ashuelot Concerts | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boston Philharmonic Orchestra | Program support | $10,000 |
| Center for Solace (Fka Brattleboro Area Hospice) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Brattleboro Museum & Art Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Brattleboro Music Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Food Connects | Program support | $10,000 |
| Windham County Humane Society | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Michael McKenzie
- Torin Koester
Questions people ask
Does McKenzie Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does McKenzie Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs McKenzie Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists J Michael McKenzie (Trustee) and Torin Koester (Managing Trustee).
What does McKenzie Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.