The Keelan Family Foundation
The Keelan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arlington, Vermont. Its 2025 filing says awards are generally limited to $5,000 and are given for religious, educational, medical, and historical purposes.
The Keelan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Keelan Family Foundation gave $45K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Vermont. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,310
- +81.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,333
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $358,364
- -11.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Keelan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications for funds are to be submitted in writing to Verrall A Keelan. Awards are generally limited to $5,000.
- Contact
Application contact: Verrall A Keelan
Mailing address: 549 Route 313W, Arlington, VT 05250
Phone: (802) 375-6479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Keelan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Church ($9K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont, 14% to Connecticut, 6% to Pennsylvania, 4% to New York, and 2% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Keelan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 34 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $576; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $54K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Church Arlington, VT | Community Support | $8,500 |
| Arlington Arts Enrichment Program Arlington, VT | Community Support | $5,140 |
| Bennington Museum Bennington, VT | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Kevin Karl Music Foundation Luzerne, PA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps Hadlyme, CT | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Arlington Food Shelf Arlington, VT | Community Support | $2,500 |
| Vermont Veterans Home Bennington, VT | Program Support | $2,409 |
| Lyme Youth Service Old Lyme, CT | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
| Red Mountain Lodge 63 Arlington, VT | Youth Programs | $1,200 |
| VTdiggerorg Montpelier, VT | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,364 | $11,099 | $58,903 | $45,310 | 34 | $58,903 | $11,100 |
| 2024 | $406,642 | $11,713 | $38,290 | $25,018 | 24 | $38,290 | $11,713 |
| 2023 | $434,035 | $13,840 | $69,918 | $54,326 | 22 | $69,918 | $13,840 |
| 2022 | $520,461 | $46,496 | $46,780 | $29,125 | 23 | $46,780 | $27,496 |
| 2021 | $563,662 | $46,260 | $62,149 | $46,616 | 35 | $62,149 | $46,260 |
| 2020 | $514,810 | $477,788 | $47,079 | $44,251 | 27 | — | $5,060 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 filing identifies religious, educational, medical, and historical purposes as areas for awards.
Examples of supported organizations describe a range of activities. Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program says it enhances the community through creative exploration of the arts and wellness. Bennington Museum says it collects, exhibits, and interprets the art, history, and culture of Vermont and Northern New England. Arlington Rescue Squad says it provides emergency medical care and patient transportation. Midway USA Foundation describes its work as supporting educational programs focused on firearms safety, shooting skills, hunting, and outdoor activities, with funding directed toward young people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $45,310. Grants ranged from $75 to $8,500, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $8,500 to St James Church for community support; $5,140 to Arlington Arts & Enrichment Program for community support; $2,500 each to Bennington Museum, Kevin Karl Music Foundation, Lyme Ct Ambulance Corps, and Arlington Food Shelf; and $2,409 to Vermont Veterans Home. Other notable grants included $2,000 to Lyme Youth Service, $1,200 to Red Mountain Lodge 63, and $1,000 each to VTdiggerorg, GNAT-TV, and Arlington Rescue Squad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Verrall A Keelan as chairman, and James L FitzGerald MD, Donald B Keelan, Catherine Fairbanks FitzGerald, and Kim Fanelli as trustees.
The Keelan Family Foundation is led by Verrall A Keelan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Verrall A Keelan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald B Keelan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Fairbanks FitzGerald
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James L FitzGerald MD
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kim Fanelli
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dennis Kelley Fillippi (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Keelan (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The Keelan Family Foundation
How much does The Keelan Family Foundation give each year?
The Keelan Family Foundation gave $45K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 24 grants.
What is The Keelan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Keelan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,333, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Keelan Family Foundation that year got $576 on average.
Where does The Keelan Family Foundation give grants?
The Keelan Family Foundation gives mostly in Vermont: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (14%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VT (12 grants), Bennington, VT (3 grants), Old Lyme, CT (2 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does The Keelan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The Keelan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (5 grants) and "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Keelan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Keelan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St James Church ($8,500), Arlington Arts Enrichment Program ($5,140) and Bennington Museum ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keelan Family Foundation?
The Keelan Family Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What does The Keelan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 filing identifies religious, educational, medical, and historical purposes as areas for awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Keelan Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Keelan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Keelan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1691901. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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