The Trust provides charitable, educational and philanthropic support with emphasis on education of poor and deserving students from rural communities, relief of suffering, and child welfare. It supports health and welfare projects (including oral health, special needs, blind, deaf and learning disabled, elderly), youth and family services, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, food pantries, and summer enrichment/campership programs.
Agnes M Lindsay Trust’s grantmaking centers on basic needs and support for children, students, and households facing hardship, with recurring support for food pantries, homeless shelters, health and welfare services, dental care, and camperships. The trust’s program design is practical: it makes capital and operating grants, funds institutions for scholarship support, and also awards camp scholarships through nonprofit organizations and camps. Recent grants show that pattern in action. In 2024, My Brother's Keeper Inc. in Easton, Massachusetts received $7,500 for food pantry and food bank work, while Manna Soup Kitchen Inc. in Northampton, Massachusetts received $6,700 for the same purpose. Other awards supported shelters, oral health, and youth enrichment across the region. The trust also has a clear emphasis on serving people with special needs and low-income communities. Its health and welfare giving includes services for the blind, deaf, learning disabled, and elderly, along with youth and family services such as mental health, employment training, and domestic violence shelters. Education support is directed to needy students, often from rural communities, through colleges and universities rather than individual applicants. Campership support extends summer and enrichment opportunities to children who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Food security is a visible part of Agnes M Lindsay Trust’s recent work. The trust gave $5,000 to South Shore Community Action Council in Plymouth, Massachusetts for food pantry and food bank support, and $5,000 to Waterville Area Soup Kitchen in Waterville, Maine for similar work. Those grants fit its broader support for food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens. Homeless shelter operations are another recurring area. In 2023, Good Samaritan Haven in Barre, Vermont received $5,000, and Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter in Nashua, New Hampshire also received $5,000 for shelter-related work. The trust’s shelter grants are paired with capital and operating support. Its health and welfare giving includes services for specific populations. Friendship Works in Boston, Massachusetts received $5,000 in 2024, and Prevent Child Abuse in Montpelier, Vermont received $5,000 the same year. The trust also funds dental care, including free clinics and dental equipment, and education grants for institutions that award scholarships to needy students.
$1.2M
$42.1M
$357K
$1.6M
Most grants fall between $3K and $4K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$4K
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Typical awards are small and consistent: the grant-size distribution is p25 $2,500, median $3,000, and p75 $4,000. Recent grants often cluster at $5,000, with several larger awards at $6,700 and $7,500. The trust gives through both program-specific and general grantmaking streams, and it supports capital as well as operating expenses. Unsolicited applications are accepted for the General Health & Welfare, Dental, Education, Homeless Shelter, Food Bank, and Capacity Grants program, while campership and scholarship programs do not accept unsolicited requests. The recent grants list shows repeat-year giving in 2023 and 2024 rather than one-off activity alone.
Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in northern New England and nearby Massachusetts. Massachusetts recipients make up 45% of grants, but the most frequent recipient state is Maine. Recent awards reached cities and towns including Easton, Northampton, Plymouth, Boston, Worcester, and Lawrence in Massachusetts; Brunswick, Dover-Foxcroft, Waterville, Bar Harbor, and Biddeford in Maine; and Barre, Nashua, Keene, and Derry in New Hampshire. Vermont also appears repeatedly, including Norwich, Barre, South Royalton, and Montpelier.
It funds nonprofit organizations working in health and welfare, dental and oral health, education and scholarships, homeless shelters, food banks and food pantries, and campership or youth enrichment programs. It also supports institutions that award scholarships to needy students, often from rural communities.
It makes both capital and operating grants. The active programs also include scholarship grants to institutions and camp scholarships awarded through nonprofit organizations or camps, with typical awards centered around a few thousand dollars.
The grant-size distribution is p25 $2,500, median $3,000, and p75 $4,000. Recent awards include several $5,000 grants and the largest recent awards at $7,500.
Yes, for its General Health & Welfare, Dental, Education, Homeless Shelter, Food Bank, and Capacity Grants program. Its campership and institutional scholarship programs do not accept unsolicited requests.
Maine is the top state by grant count. Massachusetts recipients account for 45% of grants, and recent awards also go to New Hampshire and Vermont.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIAPER PROJECT INC | STOCKBRIDGE, MA | $7,500 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| WEBSTER HOUSE | MACHESTER, NH | $7,500 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| ACORD FOOD PANTRY | SOUTH HAMILTON, MA | $6,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| FOOD FOR THE WORLD - MINISTERIO LOS MILAGROS DE JESUS INC | LAWRENCE, MA | $6,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| RISE AGAIN OUTREACH | LOUDON, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| SOUTHERN HARBOR ELDERCARE SERVICES | NORTH HAVEN, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| ST BRIFID'S KITCHEN & PANTRY | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| GREEN BEVERLY | BEVERLY, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| MISSION OF DEEDS INC | READING, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| INTERVALE CENTER | BURLINGTON, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| NET OF COMPASSION CORP | WORCESTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| PAWSITIVELY 4 PINK | WORCESTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| ROOTS NS INC | SALEM, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | PLYMOUTH, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| CLAREMONT LEARNING PARTNERSHIP | CLAREMONT, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| FAMILIES IN TRANSITION INC | MANCHESTER, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| CHAMP HOMES INC | HYANNIS, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| EASTERN AREA AGENCY ON AGING | BREWER, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| BRIGHTON ALLSTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH | BRIGHTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| GIVING THE GLAM | DOVER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| HEALTHY ISLAND PROJECT | STOUGHTON, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| HOPE & JUSTICE PROJECT | PRESQUE ISLE, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| MY FRIEND'S PLACE | DOVER, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FALMOUTH | FALMOUTH, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| CENTRAL VERMONT ADULT EDUCATION | BARRE, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| NORTH STAR FAMILY SERVICES | LEONMINSTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| COMMON GOOD SOUP KITCHEN | SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| BRATTLEBORO AREA HOSPICE | BRATTLEBORO, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| BIRTHDAY WISHES INC | NATICK, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| SAFE VOICES | AUBURN, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| FRIENDS OF ST STEPHEN'S YOUTH PROGRAMS | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| CITIZENS INN INC | PEABODY, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| PRESENTATION SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC | BRIGHTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER | FALL RIVER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| AUGUSTA TEEN CENTER OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | AUGUSTA, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| RESPOND INC | SOMERVILLE, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT | MONTPELIER, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| COASTAL FOODSHED INC | NEW BEDFORD, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| GATHER | PLYMOUTH, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| ENGLISH AT LARGE | WOBURN, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| SPRINGFIELD FAMILY CENTER | NORTH SPRINGFIELD, VT | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| FRANNIE PEABODY CENTER | PORTLAND, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| PAUSE A WHILE INC | BREWSTER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| DAUGHTERS OF YAHWEH COMMUNITY OUTREACH | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| CAPE KIDS MEALS | OSTERVILLE, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
| HEARTWING CENTER | TURNER FALLS, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| COMMUNITY MENTORING TEAM | HYDE PARK, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| KIDS FIRST CENTER | SCARBOROUGH, ME | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| THE WELCOME PROJECT | SOMERVILLE, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | HEALTH & WELFARE |
| FARMING FALMOUTH | TEATICKET, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK |
BERKSHIRE COUNTY DIAPER PROJECT INC
$7,500HEALTH & WELFARE
WEBSTER HOUSE
$7,500HEALTH & WELFARE
ACORD FOOD PANTRY
$6,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
FOOD FOR THE WORLD - MINISTERIO LOS MILAGROS DE JESUS INC
$6,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
RISE AGAIN OUTREACH
$5,000HOMELESS SHELTER
SOUTHERN HARBOR ELDERCARE SERVICES
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
ST BRIFID'S KITCHEN & PANTRY
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
GREEN BEVERLY
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
NET OF COMPASSION CORP
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
PAWSITIVELY 4 PINK
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
CLAREMONT LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION INC
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
CHAMP HOMES INC
$5,000HOMELESS SHELTER
EASTERN AREA AGENCY ON AGING
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
BRIGHTON ALLSTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
GIVING THE GLAM
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
HEALTHY ISLAND PROJECT
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
HOPE & JUSTICE PROJECT
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
MY FRIEND'S PLACE
$5,000HOMELESS SHELTER
NEIGHBORHOOD FALMOUTH
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
CENTRAL VERMONT ADULT EDUCATION
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
COMMON GOOD SOUP KITCHEN
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
BRATTLEBORO AREA HOSPICE
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
BIRTHDAY WISHES INC
$5,000HOMELESS SHELTER
SAFE VOICES
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
CITIZENS INN INC
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
PRESENTATION SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
AUGUSTA TEEN CENTER OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE VERMONT
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
ENGLISH AT LARGE
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
SPRINGFIELD FAMILY CENTER
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
FRANNIE PEABODY CENTER
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
PAUSE A WHILE INC
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
DAUGHTERS OF YAHWEH COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
CAPE KIDS MEALS
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK
HEARTWING CENTER
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
COMMUNITY MENTORING TEAM
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
KIDS FIRST CENTER
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
THE WELCOME PROJECT
$5,000HEALTH & WELFARE
FARMING FALMOUTH
$5,000FOOD PANTRY/FOOD BANK