Question 1

What does The Kelsey Trust fund?

Accepted Answer

The Kelsey Trust has funded 49 organizations with 85 grants on file.

Question 2

How much does The Kelsey Trust give in grants?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent filing year, The Kelsey Trust awarded $223,500 in grants. The foundation holds $3,817,681 in total assets. Grant data is available for 3 years, from 2021 to 2024. There are 85 individual grants on file.

Question 3

Who runs The Kelsey Trust?

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The Kelsey Trust is led by STEPHEN P JOHNSON (TRUSTEE - As required), PAULA D JOHNSON (TRUSTEE - As required). This information is from their 2024 IRS 990-PF filing.

Question 4

Where is The Kelsey Trust located?

Accepted Answer

The Kelsey Trust is located in Lincoln, MA. Their EIN is 04-6609917.

Question 5

How to apply for a grant from The Kelsey Trust?

Accepted Answer

Grant application processes vary by foundation. The Kelsey Trust accepts unsolicited proposals. THE TRUST FUNDS A LIMITED NUMBER OF UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS THROUGH A LETTER OF INTEREST APPLICATION WHICH PROVIDES: 1. A SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSAL AND ITS STRATEGIC FIT WITH KELSEY TRUST'S MISSION AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES 2. A STATEMENT OF THE PROPOSAL'S TARGET POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITIES SERVED 3. A STATEMENT OF THE PROJECT'S EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND HOW THE ORGANIZATION - AND THE TRUST - WILL KNOW IF THE PROGRAM IS SUCCESSFUL 4. THE AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THE KELSEY TRUST AND THE PERCENTAGE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM'S BUDGET SUCH AN AMOUNT WOULD REPRESENT 5. THE PERIOD OVER WHICH THE REQUESTED GRANT WOULD BE EXPENDED 6. A LIST OF OTHER SUPPORT, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, RECEIVED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM THE LETTER OF REQUEST SHOULD INCLUDE AN ORGANIZATION STATEMENT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD THAT SETS FORTH THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE LEGAL NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION, ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2. INDICATION OF WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION IS AN IRS 501(C)(3) You can also use Signal990 to research their grant history and find the best approach.

Year	Total Granted	Grants Made	Avg Grant
2024	$223,500	30	$7,450
2023	$232,000	25	$9,280
2021	$198,500	30	$6,617

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