The Kelsey Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-6609917

Foundation Overview

Based in Lincoln, MA, The Kelsey Trust has awarded 232 grants totaling $1,847,500 to organizations in Vermont, New York and 2 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $48,500, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,847,500
Total Assets
$4,921,775
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$7,750
% Median Grant Decline
-22% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 87%

26 of 30 recipients (87%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Vermont

75% of all grants are concentrated in Vermont, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Vermont, funding concentrates in Burlington (39%), Middlebury (13%), Colchester (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+12%

Stable funding levels with 12% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Kelsey Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adirondack Foundation $10,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2024
Committee On Temporary Shelter Inc $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Greater Burlington Ymca Foundation Inc (6663-s01) $8,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Homeshare Vermont Inc $5,000 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Addison County Community Action Group Inc Dba Hope $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2024
Howardcenter Inc Dba Howard Center Inc $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
The John W Graham Emergency Shelter And Services $10,000 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2024
Lund Family Center Inc $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Northeast Organic Farming Association Of Vermont $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2024
Planned Parenthood Of Northern New England $12,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2024
Prevent Child Abuse-vermont $8,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2024
Spectrum Youth & Family Services Inc $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Steps To End Domestic Violence Inc $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Stern Center For Languard & Learning $8,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2024
Planned Parenthood Of The North Country Ny Inc $10,000 Watertown, NY, US General Support 2024
Vermont Public Co $2,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of Burlington Inc $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Champlain College Inc $8,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Common Roots Inc $4,000 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Conservation Law Foundation Inc $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2024
Adirondack Foundation - Essex Community Fund $5,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2024
Intervale Center Inc $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2024
Lakeside Preschool Dba Lakeside School At Black $5,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2024
Otter Creek Audubon Society $2,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2024
Resource A Nonprofit Community Enterprise Inc $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2024
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2024
Vermont Community Foundation $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2024
Vermont River Conservancy Inc $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2024
Vermont Works For Women Inc $5,000 Winooski, VT, US General Support 2024
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Inc $7,500 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2024
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2023
Vermont Community Foundation $48,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Vermont Public Radio $2,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2023
Lakeside School $10,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2023
Intervale Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Conservation Law Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Resource $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2023
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
John Graham Center $10,000 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2023
Nofa - Vt $7,500 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2023
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $7,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $12,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2023
Spectrum $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Champlain College $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Adirondack Land Trust $10,000 Keene, NY, US General Support 2023
Sara Holbrook Community Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Whallonsburg Grange Hall $2,500 Essex, NY, US General Support 2023
The Nature Conservancy $5,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support - Vermont 2023
Vermont Works For Women Inc $2,500 Winooski, VT, US General Support 2023
Kidsafe Collaborative Inc $6,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Adirondack Medical Center Foundation $5,000 Saranac Lake, NY, US General Support 2023
Addison County Relocalization Network Inc $2,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Stern Center For Language And Learning $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2023
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2023
Vermont Community Foundation $48,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Vermont Public Radio $2,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2023
Lakeside School $10,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2023
Intervale Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Conservation Law Foundation $5,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2023
Resource $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2023
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
John Graham Center $10,000 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2023
Nofa - Vt $7,500 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2023
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $7,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $12,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2023
Spectrum $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Champlain College $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Adirondack Land Trust $10,000 Keene, NY, US General Support 2023
Sara Holbrook Community Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Whallonsburg Grange Hall $2,500 Essex, NY, US General Support 2023
The Nature Conservancy $5,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support - Vermont 2023
Vermont Works For Women Inc $2,500 Winooski, VT, US General Support 2023
Kidsafe Collaborative Inc $6,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Committee On Temporary Shelter $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2023
Adirondack Medical Center Foundation $5,000 Saranac Lake, NY, US General Support 2023
Addison County Relocalization Network Inc $2,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2023
Stern Center For Language And Learning $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2023
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Community Foundation $8,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Public Radio $5,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Lakeside School $5,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2022
Intervale Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $7,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Conservation Law Foundation $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Resource $7,500 Williston, VT, US General Support 2022
Families First In Essex County (Ny) $5,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
John Graham Center $7,500 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2022
Nofa - Vt $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2022
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $10,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Spectrum $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Uvm Health Network - Home Health And Hospice $7,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Foundation $10,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2022
Echo Leahy Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain College $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Howard Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Partners In Adventure $5,000 Essex, VT, US General Support 2022
Reach Out And Read $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Land Trust $6,500 Keene, NY, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Btv $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain Area Trails $5,000 Westport, NY, US General Support 2022
Common Roots $2,500 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
North Branch Nature Center $2,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Sara Holbrook Community Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Community Foundation $8,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Public Radio $5,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Lakeside School $5,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2022
Intervale Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $7,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Conservation Law Foundation $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Resource $7,500 Williston, VT, US General Support 2022
Families First In Essex County (Ny) $5,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
John Graham Center $7,500 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2022
Nofa - Vt $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2022
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $10,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Spectrum $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Uvm Health Network - Home Health And Hospice $7,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Foundation $10,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2022
Echo Leahy Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain College $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Howard Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Partners In Adventure $5,000 Essex, VT, US General Support 2022
Reach Out And Read $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Land Trust $6,500 Keene, NY, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Btv $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain Area Trails $5,000 Westport, NY, US General Support 2022
Common Roots $2,500 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
North Branch Nature Center $2,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Sara Holbrook Community Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Community Foundation $8,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Vermont Public Radio $5,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Lakeside School $5,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2022
Intervale Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $7,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2022
Conservation Law Foundation $7,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Resource $7,500 Williston, VT, US General Support 2022
Families First In Essex County (Ny) $5,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2022
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
John Graham Center $7,500 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2022
Nofa - Vt $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2022
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $10,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Spectrum $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Uvm Health Network - Home Health And Hospice $7,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Foundation $10,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2022
Echo Leahy Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain College $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Howard Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Partners In Adventure $5,000 Essex, VT, US General Support 2022
Reach Out And Read $2,500 Boston, MA, US General Support 2022
Adirondack Land Trust $6,500 Keene, NY, US General Support 2022
Boys And Girls Club Btv $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Champlain Area Trails $5,000 Westport, NY, US General Support 2022
Common Roots $2,500 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
North Branch Nature Center $2,500 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2022
Sara Holbrook Community Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2022
Shelburne Farms $10,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2021
Vermont Community Foundation $8,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2021
Vermont Public Radio $2,500 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2021
Lakeside School $7,500 Essex, NY, US General Support 2021
Intervale Center $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $7,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2021
Conservation Law Foundation $7,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2021
The Nature Conservancy $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Resource $7,500 Williston, VT, US General Support 2021
Lewis Creek Association $10,000 Charlotte, VT, US General Support 2021
Community Health Centers Of Btv $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Easter Seals Vermont $5,000 Barre, VI, US General Support 2021
Families First In Essex County (ny) $5,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2021
Greater Burlington Ymca $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Home Share $5,000 South Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
John Graham Center $7,500 Vergennes, VT, US General Support 2021
Kids Safe $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Lund Center $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Nofa - Vt $5,000 Richmond, VT, US General Support 2021
Prevent Child Abuse - Vt $5,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2021
Planned Parenthood Northern New England $10,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2021
Spectrum $7,500 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Steps To End Domestic Violence $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Town Of Essex Ny $7,500 Essex, NY, US General Support 2021
Uvm Health Network & Family & Children's Program $5,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Vermont Works For Women $5,000 Winooski, VT, US General Support 2021
Stern Center For Language And Learning $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2021
Echo Leahy Center $4,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Champlain College $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2021
Vermont River Conservancy $4,000 Montpelier, VT, US General Support 2021
Shelburne Farms $15,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2020
Vermont Community Foundation $17,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
Vermont Public Radio $2,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2020
Lakeside School $10,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2020
Adirondack Foundation $20,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2020
Intervale Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Counseling Service Of Addison County $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
Feeding Chittenden $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Behavioral Health Sciences Ny $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Champlain Valley Office Of Economic Opp $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Housing Assistance Program Of Essex County $10,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2020
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
King Street Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Sarah Holbrook Community Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Adirondack Land Trust $5,000 Keene, NY, US General Support 2020
Conservation Law Foundation $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2020
The Nature Conservancy $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Partners In Adventure $10,000 Charlotte, VT, US General Support 2020
Resource $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2020
Shelburne Farms $15,000 Shelburne, VT, US General Support 2020
Vermont Community Foundation $17,500 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
Vermont Public Radio $2,000 Colchester, VT, US General Support 2020
Lakeside School $10,000 Essex, NY, US General Support 2020
Adirondack Foundation $20,000 Lake Placid, NY, US General Support 2020
Intervale Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Counseling Service Of Addison County $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
Feeding Chittenden $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Behavioral Health Sciences Ny $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Champlain Valley Office Of Economic Opp $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Housing Assistance Program Of Essex County $10,000 Elizabethtown, NY, US General Support 2020
Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects $10,000 Middlebury, VT, US General Support 2020
King Street Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Sarah Holbrook Community Center $10,000 Burlington, VT, US General Support 2020
Adirondack Land Trust $5,000 Keene, NY, US General Support 2020
Conservation Law Foundation $10,000 Boston, MA, US General Support 2020
The Nature Conservancy $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Partners In Adventure $10,000 Charlotte, VT, US General Support 2020
Resource $10,000 Williston, VT, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 04-6609917
Website N/A
Address 99 TRAPELO ROAD Lincoln, MA 01773-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Kelsey Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee - As Required Paula D Johnson
Trustee - As Required Stephen P Johnson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.