Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $37K.
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $42K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,000
- -21.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +18.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $412,483
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Camp Takumta ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $53K (2025). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Camp Takumta South Hero, VT | Donation for General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $412,483 | $45,645 | $50,378 | $42,000 | 6 | $42,000 | $37,267 | $20,079 |
| 2025 | $404,215 | $42,118 | $60,932 | $53,381 | 9 | $53,591 | $42,118 | $19,974 |
| 2024 | $419,386 | $8,723 | $35,453 | $30,000 | 3 | $32,000 | $10,782 | $20,520 |
| 2023 | $424,518 | $32,820 | $27,037 | $20,000 | 2 | $23,605 | $29,038 | $21,021 |
| 2022 | $436,820 | $38,544 | $34,876 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $497,980 | $41,839 | $56,226 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund is led by Pamela Kearins Sheehy, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Pamela Kearins Sheehy
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$2K (2026)
Kasie Kearins Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Kearins Fagan
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lebrun
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kearins
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Sheehy
Clerk
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Pamela Kearins Sheehy (President).
Frequently asked questions about Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $42K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $53K across 9 grants.
What is Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,000, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund give grants?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $412K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Andover, MA. It holds $412K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4641318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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