The Kingsbury Fund
The Kingsbury Fund is a private foundation established in 1952 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and has been tax-exempt since January 1954. The foundation is managed by Bank of America's Philanthropic Solutions.
Key facts about The Kingsbury Fund
- EIN
- 02-6004465
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,469
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- Average grant
- $3,833
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (13 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not maintain a website and lacks transparency regarding its grantmaking procedures and specific application guidelines. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kingsbury Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Kingsbury Fund's 39 itemized 2025 grants were New Hampshire (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Keene, NH (20 grants), Peterborough, NH (5 grants) and Manchester, NH (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is The Kingsbury Fund open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 39 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$149K
+7.1% YoY
Grant Count
39
+21.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kingsbury Fund supports nonprofit organizations whose work immediately benefits residents of Keene, Cheshire County, and the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, as well as broader New England communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Education (K-12 programs, higher education, scholarships, and libraries)
- Civic affairs
- Sports
- Family services
- Children and youth
- The environment
- Animal welfare
- Health
- Human services
- Community economic development
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Kingsbury Fund primarily serves:
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- The Monadnock region of New Hampshire
- New England region broadly
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 39 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.64 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Expenses: $242,000
- Annual Revenue: -$32.5k
- Total Giving: Approximately $194,200
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include NH Civics ($20,000), The River Center ($14,000), Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music ($12,870).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NH CIVICS Concord, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| THE RIVER CENTER Peterborough, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $14,000 |
| APPLE HILL CENTER FOR CHAMBER MUSIC E Sullivan, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $12,870 |
| HISTORIC HARRISVILLE Harrisville, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| LET IT SHINE Keene, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $9,000 |
| KEENE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Keene, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $8,500 |
| THE COLONIAL THEATRE Keene, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $8,000 |
| SEVEN HILLS NEW HAMPSHIRE Greenfield, NH | UNRESTICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN Keene, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,700 |
| HCS Keene, NH | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,059 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Frechette serves as the executive trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Frechette | Exec Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bank of America | Agent for Fiduciary | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains a low public profile with limited recent announcements. It does not operate a dedicated website, which restricts public information about its grantmaking activities and current priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kingsbury Fund fund?
The Kingsbury Fund supports nonprofit organizations whose work immediately benefits residents of Keene, Cheshire County, and the Monadnock region of New Hampshire, as well as broader New England communities. Primary funding areas include: • Arts and culture • Education (K-12 programs, higher education, scholarships, and libraries) • Civic affairs • Sports • Family services • Children and youth • The environment • Animal welfare • Health • Human services • Community economic development
How do I apply for a grant from The Kingsbury Fund?
The foundation does not maintain a website and lacks transparency regarding its grantmaking procedures and specific application guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Kingsbury Fund make grants?
The Kingsbury Fund primarily serves: • Keene, New Hampshire • Cheshire County, New Hampshire • The Monadnock region of New Hampshire • New England region broadly
What size grants does The Kingsbury Fund award?
In 2025, The Kingsbury Fund awarded 39 grants totaling $149K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Kingsbury Fund's EIN?
The Kingsbury Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6004465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.