The Keelan Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 14-1691901

Foundation Overview

Based in Arlington, VT, The Keelan Family Foundation has awarded 225 grants totaling $307,531 to organizations in Vermont, Virginia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $59 to $31,200, with a median award of $750.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$307,531
Total Assets
$434,035
Median Grant (all grants)
$750

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$1,050
% Median Grant Growth
+75% (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
Relationship-Focused: 23%

5 of 22 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Vermont

64% of grants are awarded in Vermont, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Vermont, funding concentrates in Arlington (43%), Montpelier (12%), Bennington (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+59%

Strong 59% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (60%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Keelan Family Foundation'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
Vtdiggerorg $1,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2023
Gnat-tv $1,500 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2023
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2023
8th I - Usmc $1,874 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2023
Arlington Rescue Squad Inc $1,550 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2023
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2023
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $1,300 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2023
Arlington Memorial High Sc $100 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2023
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $1,100 Dorset, VT, US Educational 2023
Federated Church Of East Arlington $500 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2023
Kevin Karl Music Foundation $500 Wilkesbarre, PA, US Annual Fund 2023
Bvhcc $2,700 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2023
Lyme Youth Service $1,100 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2023
St James Churc $2,250 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2023
Arlington Arts Enrichment Program $31,200 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2023
American Cancer Society $500 Glens Falls, NY, US Annual Fund 2023
Center For Communication $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Annual Fund 2023
Vermont Daily Chronicle $500 Berlin, VT, US Annual Fund 2023
Arlington Lion's Club $450 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2023
Aaci $1,700 Arlington, VT, US Annual Holiday Fund 2023
Hildene $2,002 Manchester, VT, US Annual Fund 2023
Lyme Fire Department $500 Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2023
Vtdiggerorg $500 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Gnat-tv $1,000 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2022
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2022
8th I - Usmc $750 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2022
Huntsville Museum Of Art $500 Huntsville, AL, US Annual Fund 2022
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2022
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $1,000 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Memorial High Sc $1,000 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2022
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $1,100 Dorset, VT, US Educational 2022
Federated Church Of East Arlington $600 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Center For Communication In Medicin $500 Bennington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Battenkill Valley Health Clinic Inc $150 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Bvhl $3,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Lyme Youth Service $1,000 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Arts Enrichment Program $12,500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Arlington Farmers Market $500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
American Cancer Society $500 Glens Falls, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Vietnam Veterans Of America $750 Rutland, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Wcc Foundation $1,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Friend In Deed $300 Springfield, IL, US Annual Fund 2022
Tracy's Kids $250 Bethesda, MD, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Traditional School Pta $500 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Lion's Club $225 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Vtdiggerorg $500 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Gnat-tv $1,000 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2022
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2022
8th I - Usmc $750 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2022
Huntsville Museum Of Art $500 Huntsville, AL, US Annual Fund 2022
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2022
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $1,000 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Memorial High Sc $1,000 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2022
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $1,100 Dorset, VT, US Educational 2022
Federated Church Of East Arlington $600 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Center For Communication In Medicin $500 Bennington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Battenkill Valley Health Clinic Inc $150 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Bvhl $3,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Lyme Youth Service $1,000 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Arts Enrichment Program $12,500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Arlington Farmers Market $500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
American Cancer Society $500 Glens Falls, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Vietnam Veterans Of America $750 Rutland, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Wcc Foundation $1,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Friend In Deed $300 Springfield, IL, US Annual Fund 2022
Tracy's Kids $250 Bethesda, MD, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Traditional School Pta $500 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Lion's Club $225 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Vtdiggerorg $500 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Gnat-tv $1,000 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2022
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2022
8th I - Usmc $750 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2022
Huntsville Museum Of Art $500 Huntsville, AL, US Annual Fund 2022
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2022
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $1,000 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Memorial High Sc $1,000 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2022
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $1,100 Dorset, VT, US Educational 2022
Federated Church Of East Arlington $600 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Center For Communication In Medicin $500 Bennington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Battenkill Valley Health Clinic Inc $150 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Bvhl $3,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Lyme Youth Service $1,000 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Arts Enrichment Program $12,500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
Arlington Farmers Market $500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2022
American Cancer Society $500 Glens Falls, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Vietnam Veterans Of America $750 Rutland, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Wcc Foundation $1,000 Valhalla, NY, US Annual Fund 2022
Friend In Deed $300 Springfield, IL, US Annual Fund 2022
Tracy's Kids $250 Bethesda, MD, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Traditional School Pta $500 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Arlington Lion's Club $225 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2022
Ethan Allen Institute $500 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Gnat-tv $1,000 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2021
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,500 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2021
Bennington Meals On Wheels $250 Bennington, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Marine Corp Veterans Association $246 Sacramento, CA, US Annual Fund 2021
Martha Canfield Library $1,000 Arlington, VT, US Public Support 2021
Vermont Journalism Trust $1,000 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Vermont Humanities Council $500 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2021
Kevin Karl Music Foundation $250 Luzerne, PA, US Program Support 2021
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $2,000 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2021
Child Family Association $750 New London, CT, US Annual Fund 2021
Journalism Trust Of Vermont $1,000 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Vermont Veterans Home $1,000 Bennington, VT, US Program Support 2021
Town Of Arlington $10,970 Arlington, VT, US Community Support - Town Picnic 2021
Bvhl $2,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2021
Green Mountain Academy $1,000 Dorset, VT, US Community Support 2021
Lyme Youth Service $1,000 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2021
Huntsville Museum Of Art $1,000 Huntsville, AL, US Annual Fund 2021
Uso $100 Washington, DC, US Annual Fund 2021
Ski For Heat $500 Peru, VT, US Community Support 2021
Valley Assistance Services $1,000 Green Valley, AZ, US Annual Fund 2021
Arlington Arts Enrichment Program $10,500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2021
Happy Days Preeschool $400 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2021
Arlington Farmers Market $500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2021
Equinox Inc $1,000 Albany, NY, US Annual Fund 2021
Arizona Historical Society $500 Tucson, AZ, US Annual Fund 2021
Williams College Chapin Library $1,000 Williamstown, MA, US Annual Fund 2021
Travis Roy Foundation $150 Boston, MA, US Annual Fund 2021
Hamilton College $1,000 Clinton, NY, US Annual Fund 2021
American Cancer Society $250 Glens Falls, NY, US Annual Fund 2021
Center For Communication $1,500 Brooklyn, NY, US Annual Fund 2021
Blinded Veterans Association $250 Washington, DC, US Annual Fund 2021
Vietnam Veterans Of America $250 Rutland, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Vermont Daily Chronicle $250 Berlin, VT, US Annual Fund 2021
Vtdiggerorg $500 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2020
Gnat-tv $1,000 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2020
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $21,150 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2020
8th I - Usmc $231 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2020
Martha Canfield Library $500 Arlington, VT, US Public Support 2020
Arlington Rescue Squad Inc $2,000 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2020
Christardora $1,000 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2020
Kurn Hattin Schools $1,000 Westminster, VT, US Annual Fund Support 2020
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $500 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2020
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $1,000 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2020
Child Family Agency Of Se Ct $750 New London, CT, US Annual Fund 2020
Ethan Allen Institute $1,000 Concord, VT, US Educational 2020
Vt Special Olympics $150 Burlington, VT, US Public Support 2020
Agricultural Stewardship Associatio $500 Greenwich, NY, US Community Support 2020
Arlington Boy Scout Troop 334 $220 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Arlington Food Shelf $2,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Battenkill Valley Health Clinic Inc $2,500 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Blinded Veterans Association $500 Alexandria, VA, US Annual Fund 2020
Bvhl $1,200 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Communication In Medicine $2,000 Bennington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Green Mountain Academy $600 Dorset, VT, US Community Support 2020
Arlington Farmer's Market $850 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Lyme Youth Service $1,000 Old Lyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2020
Planned Parenthood $500 Bennington, VT, US Community Support 2020
Arlington Area Renewal Project $100 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
St James Church $1,000 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2020
The Albany Academies $500 Albany, NY, US Annual Fund 2020
Southwestern Vermont Health Care $750 Bennington, VT, US Health Services 2018
Vtdiggerorg $2,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2018
Arlington Memorial High School $700 Arlington, VT, US Educational 2018
Providence Of The Immaculate Concep $1,250 New York, NY, US Religious 2018
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $750 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2018
Martha Canfield Library $650 Arlington, VT, US Public Support 2018
Wilson House $900 East Dorset, VT, US Public Support 2018
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $1,500 Dorset, VT, US Educational 2018
Ethan Allen Institute $525 Concord, VT, US Educational 2018
Cornell University $650 Ithaca, NY, US Educational 2018
Vt Special Olympics $100 Burlington, VT, US Public Support 2018
Arlington Recreation Park $3,550 Arlington, VT, US Community Support 2018
Southwestern Vermont Health Care $500 Bennington, VT, US Health Services 2017
Vtdiggerorg $2,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2017
Gnat-tv $1,100 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2017
Providence Of The Immaculate Concep $2,000 New York, NY, US Religious 2017
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,250 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2017
8th I - Usmc $832 Alexandria, VA, US For Program Costs. 2017
Martha Canfield Library $1,350 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Pace University $1,500 New York, NY, US Educational 2017
Rpi College $401 Troy, NY, US Educational 2017
Arlington Rescue Squad Inc $500 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Christardora $500 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2017
Huntsville Museum Of Art $500 Huntsville, AL, US Annual Fund 2017
Kurn Hattin Homes $1,000 Westminster, VT, US Annual Fund Support 2017
Neighbor To Neighbor $100 Manchester Center, VT, US Public Assistance 2017
Red Mountain Lodge 63 $200 Arlington, VT, US Youth Programs 2017
Berkshire School $5,000 Sheffield, MA, US Movember Foundation 2017
Kevin Karl Music Foundation $300 Luzerne, PA, US Program Support 2017
Vermont Veterans Home $150 Bennington, VT, US Program Support 2017
Avon 39 The Walk To End Breast Canc $750 New York, NY, US Program Support 2017
Vt Humanities Council $1,000 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Montpelier State Awards $796 Montpelier, VT, US Award Honoring Nate Boone. 2017
Wilson House $500 East Dorset, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Town Of Arlington $500 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2017
Svmc Golf Tournament $1,250 Bennington, VT, US Annual Golf Tournament. 2017
David Thomas Arlington Memorial Hig $700 Arlington, VT, US Flag Project 2017
Green Mtn Academy For Lifelong Lear $975 Dorset, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Al Hirschfield Foundation $100 East Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Federated Church Of East Arlington $225 Arlington, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Komen Foundation - Breast Cancer $100 Manchester Center, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Dorset Players $100 Dorset, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Npo $59 Boston, MA, US Annual Fund 2017
Maple Street School $200 Manchester, VT, US Taconic Music 2017
Philanthropyorg $84 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2017
Purple Hearts Reunited $300 Georgia, VT, US Annual Fund 2017
Child Family Agency Of Se Ct $750 New London, CT, US Annual Fund 2017
Southwestern Vermont Health Care $1,800 Bennington, VT, US Health Services 2016
Vt Troopers' Association Inc $100 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2016
Vtdiggerorg $6,483 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2016
Gnat-tv $600 Manchester, VT, US For Public Access Tv 2016
Providence Of The Immaculate Concep $2,000 New York, NY, US Religious 2016
Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept $1,000 E Arlington, VT, US Public Assistance 2016
Marine Corp Veterans Association $337 Sacramento, CA, US Annual Fund 2016
Vermont Humanities Council $500 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2016
Christardora $500 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2016
Kurn Hattin Homes $4,300 Westminster, VT, US Annual Fund Support 2016
Don Trachte $500 Sandgate, VT, US Norman Rockwell Town Event. 2016
Down Under Sports $500 North Logan, UT, US Annual Fund 2016
Berkshire School $341 Sheffield, MA, US Movember Foundation 2016
American University Of Cairo $500 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2016
Kevin Karl Music Foundation $1,500 Luzerne, PA, US Program Support 2016
Mt Laurel Foundation $1,000 Manchester, VT, US Annual Fund 2016
Manchester Hockey Program $1,000 Manchester Center, VT, US Hockey Program 2016
The Field $200 New York, NY, US Annual Fund 2016
Grace Cottage Hospital $250 Townshend, VT, US Annual Fund 2016
Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps $750 Hadlyme, CT, US Annual Fund 2016
Child Family Association $750 New London, CT, US Annual Fund 2016
Journalism Trust Of Vermont $7,500 Montpelier, VT, US Annual Fund 2016
Wounded Warrior Project $835 Jacksonville, FL, US Program Support 2016
Vermont Veterans Home $320 Bennington, VT, US Program Support 2016
Avon 39 The Walk To End Breast Canc $500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 14-1691901
Website N/A
Address 3302 VERMONT ROUTE 7A Arlington, VT 05250-8875

Key People (5)

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

Chairman Verrall A Keelan
Trustee James L Fitzgerald Md
Trustee Donald B Keelan
Trustee Catherine Fairbanks Fitzgerald
Trustee Kim Fanelli

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.