Ladies Charitable Society of Keene
The Ladies Charitable Society of Keene is a private foundation based in Keene, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship awards and financial support to Keene schools among its grants.
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene at a glance
In short: Ladies Charitable Society of Keene gave $46K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,700
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,405
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $801,932
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ladies Charitable Society of Keene
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a letter requesting information. Awards are restricted to residents of Keene or students of Keene public schools.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists May 1 for scholarships; the 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists May 1 for scholarships; the 2026 deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ladies Charitable Society Of Keene
Mailing address: PO Box 271, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 229-2786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ladies Charitable Society of Keene funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was KSC - Peter Brown ($5K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New Hampshire. The filing restricts awards to residents of Keene or students of Keene public schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ladies Charitable Society of Keene gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $51K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KSC - Peter Brown Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| UNH - Erik Nolan Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| UNH - Gracey Wilkes Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| UNH - Paige Cote Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| UNH - Sophia Weishaupt Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| KSC - Samuel Mark Brown Keene, NH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| UNH - Addison Avery Keene, NH | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| UNH - Emily Chalice-Throop Keene, NH | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Keene High School Guidance Department Keene, NH | Financial Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $801,932 | $99,980 | $54,535 | $45,700 | 19 | $45,700 | $78,227 | $46,646 |
| 2024 | $756,487 | $51,750 | $53,278 | $45,200 | 19 | $45,200 | $33,324 | $44,502 |
| 2023 | $758,015 | $24,756 | $50,105 | $44,200 | 18 | $44,200 | $20,420 | $40,399 |
| 2022 | $790,107 | $2,689 | $51,121 | $44,700 | 13 | $44,700 | $15,022 | $42,888 |
| 2021 | $838,567 | $71,372 | $57,959 | $50,700 | 18 | $50,700 | $53,151 | $48,545 |
| 2020 | $826,914 | $104,907 | $54,590 | $48,200 | 18 | — | $89,367 | $43,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ladies Charitable Society of Keene reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $45,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. Listed awards included $5,000 scholarships to students named through Keene State College, Plymouth State University, and the University of New Hampshire, as well as $500 in financial support each for the Keene High School Guidance Department and Keene Middle School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kristin Blais as president; Jane Larmon as vice president; Jane Stabler as treasurer; Liz Coppola as assistant treasurer; Pamela Prentiss as corresponding secretary and scholarship chair; and Mary Delisle, Barbara Tremblay, Mary Louise Caffrey, Susan Margraf, and Marty Hennum as directors.
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene is led by Kristin Blais, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin Blais
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Prentiss
Corresponding Scty & Scholarship Chair
Director → Corresponding Secretary, 2021
Corresponding Secretary → Corresponding Scty & Scholarship Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Tremblay
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Delisle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Margraf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marty Hennum
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Caffrey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Laura Barrett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jane Larmon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Stabler
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liz Coppola
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Misty Martinez-Bohannon
Recording Secretary
Director → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Betty Andrews (2020–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Jane Pitts (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rhonda Lake (2020–2021) — Scholarship Chair
- Former: Ann Shedd (2020) — Director
- Former: Judy Perry (2020) — Corresponding Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ladies Charitable Society of Keene
How much does Ladies Charitable Society of Keene give each year?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene gave $46K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 19 grants.
What is Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's typical grant size?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,405, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ladies Charitable Society of Keene give grants?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Keene, NH (17 grants).
Does Ladies Charitable Society of Keene give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants) and "Financial Support" (9 grants).
Who are Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's largest grantees?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's largest 2025 grantees include KSC - Peter Brown ($5,000), UNH - Erik Nolan ($5,000) and UNH - Gracey Wilkes ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ladies Charitable Society of Keene?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene reported $802K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Ladies Charitable Society of Keene?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's EIN?
Ladies Charitable Society of Keene's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6007047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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