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Kelsey Trust is a private trust based in LINCOLN, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Stephen P Johnson. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Vermont and New York. According to available records, Kelsey Trust has made 96 grants totaling $785K, with a median grant of $9K. Annual giving has decreased from $399K in 2021 to $188K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $20K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kelsey Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, NY, MA.
Kelsey Trust has distributed a total of $785K across 96 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $20K.
The application deadline is SPRING GRANT - TYPICALLY FOCUSED ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE I. The trust's giving is limited to organizations that serve the people and protect the natural environment of the lake champlain basin.
Kelsey Trust is headquartered in LINCOLN, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula D Johnson | TRUSTEE - As required | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen P Johnson | TRUSTEE - As required | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$785K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpectrumGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| ResourceGeneral Support | Williston, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Howard CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern New EnglandGeneral Support | Colchester, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Shelburne FarmsGENERAL SUPPORT | Shelburne, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club BtvGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Adirondack FoundationGeneral Support | Lake Placid, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Burlington YmcaGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Vermont Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Middlebury, VT | $9K | 2023 |
| John Graham CenterGeneral Support | Vergennes, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Champlain CollegeGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Helping Overcome Poverty'S EffectsGeneral Support | Middlebury, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationGeneral Support | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Uvm Health Network - Home Health And HospiceGeneral Support | Colchester, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| Adirondack Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Keene, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Lakeside SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Essex, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Echo Leahy CenterGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Partners In AdventureGENERAL SUPPORT | Essex, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Champlain Area TrailsGENERAL SUPPORT | Westport, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Sara Holbrook Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Vermont Public RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Colchester, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Intervale CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Families First In Essex County (Ny)General Support | Elizabethtown, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nofa - VtGeneral Support | Richmond, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| Prevent Child Abuse - VtGeneral Support | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2023 |
| North Branch Nature CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Montpelier, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Common RootsGENERAL SUPPORT | South Burlington, VT | $3K | 2023 |
| Reach Out And ReadGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Lewis Creek AssociationGeneral Support | Charlotte, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Stern Center For Language And LearningGeneral Support | Williston, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Town Of Essex NyGeneral Support | Essex, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| Lund CenterGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Easter Seals VermontGeneral Support | Barre, VI | $5K | 2022 |
| Steps To End Domestic ViolenceGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Kids SafeGeneral Support | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral Support | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |