The Keelan Family Foundation
Historical FunderArlington, Vermont · EIN 14-1691901 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Verrall A Keelan |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 Route 313W, Arlington VT 05250 |
| Phone | 8023756479 |
| Form and materials | All applications for funds are to be submitted in writing. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | In general, awards are limted to $5,000 and are given for reglious, educational, medical & historical purposes. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Arlington Rescue Squad Inc | Arlington, VT | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Huntsville Museum of Art | Huntsville, AL | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Lyme Fire Department | Lyme, CT | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Lyme Library Foundation | Old Lyme, CT | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Midway USA Foundation | Columbia, MO | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| St Francis Hospital | Roslyn, NY | Annual fund | $750 |
| Arlington Volunteer Fire Dept | E Arlington, VT | Public Assistance | $500 |
| Martha Canfield Library | Arlington, VT | Public Support | $500 |
| Fisher Elementary School | Arlington, VT | Annual fund | $500 |
| Sunrise Family Resource Center | Bennington, VT | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Arlington Lion's Club | Arlington, VT | Annual Fund | $300 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Mount Pleasant, SC | annual donation | $300 |
| Arlington Community House | Arlington, VT | Annual fund | $100 |
| Arlington Soccer Club | Arlington, VT | Annual Fund | $75 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($18,145). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,310 | 34 |
| 2024 | $24,418 | 25 |
| 2023 | $54,326 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1691901
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.