The Holt Grant - Helping Hinsdale
Geoffrey L. Holt Fund
The Geoffrey L. Holt Fund is a remarkable resource for the Hinsdale community and honors the generosity and lifelong values of Geoffrey L. Holt.
Mr. Holt passed away in 2023. During his lifetime, he worked hard, invested wisely, and lived a modest but happy life. Prior to his passing, Mr. Holt established a trust using the earnings and investments he had accumulated over the years. His generosity has created a lasting legacy that continues to benefit the community.
The Geoffrey L. Holt Fund totaled approximately $3.8million and is overseen by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The Town cannot borrow from, withdraw from, or otherwise use the principal of the fund. Funding is available only through the established grant process.
Grant Opportunities
The Holt Fund accepts grant applications twice each year, on July 1 and October 1. The Town of Hinsdale, Hinsdale School District, and Hinsdale 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations may apply for grants of up to $30,000.
Grant requests must support purposes that fall within the fund's designated areas:
- Health
- Recreation
- Education
- Community
Over the past several years, the Town and other community organizations have taken advantage of this opportunity to secure funding for projects that benefit Hinsdale residents.
Honoring Geoffrey L. Holt
The Town recognizes that these funds represent much more than a grant opportunity. They are the result of Mr. Holt's years of hard work, careful planning, and generosity toward his community.
For this reason, the Town takes seriously its responsibility to use these funds respectfully and for projects that provide meaningful and lasting benefits to Hinsdale.
One of the Town's current projects that reflects this commitment is the renovation and replacement of the mower shed at Heritage Park. The project is being funded entirely through grants and donated time.
The new building will be dedicated to Geoffrey L. Holt and will include a recognition sign thanking the individuals, organizations, and grantors who contributed to the project.
The new facility will provide bathrooms that will benefit Heritage Park events, sports games, summer band concerts, and other community activities. A new scoreboard will also be installed on the building.
The Geoffrey L. Holt Fund has contributed in total $45,000 toward the Heritage Park project, making it one of the most significant Holt Fund investments in a Town project to date.
Town-Approved Holt Fund Funding
2024 through July 2026
|
Project |
Amount |
|
Police Department Recruitment Video |
$3,500 |
|
Town Hall Clock Repair |
$18,895 |
|
Voting Booths |
$4,793 |
|
Town Hall Auditorium & Community Room Furniture |
$19,768 |
|
Removal of Cemetery Trees |
$6,000 |
|
Town Library Books |
$1,714 |
|
Police Department Mobile Speed Sign |
$17,787 |
|
Transfer Station Cement Pad |
$4,000 |
|
Town Hall Live Stream Equipment for Meetings |
$800 |
|
Millstream Community Center Kitchen Items |
$1,015 |
|
Historical Society Paintings for the Millstream Community Center |
$1,000 |
|
Town Library Restoration of the Clock |
$4,350 |
|
Day Camp Tekk Radios |
$1,559 |
|
Town Pool Equipment |
$3,498 |
|
Solar Project Assistance |
$12,070 |
|
Fire Department Trailer and Equipment |
$5,000 |
|
Heritage Park Building |
$45,000 |
|
Millstream Community Center Raised Garden Beds |
$2,955 |
|
Transfer Station Baler |
$18,260 |
|
Town Hall Window Repair and Bulletin Board |
$4,829 |
|
Cemetery Mapping Software |
$6,000 |
|
Town Library Universal Class Subscription for Three Years |
$2400 |
|
Total |
$185,193 |
A Lasting Community Legacy
From public safety and recreation to education, Town facilities, cemeteries, and community programs, the Holt Fund has supported a wide variety of projects throughout Hinsdale.
The $185,193 approved between 2024 and July 2026 to the Town, represents an important investment in the community. Each grant allows the Town to complete projects that might otherwise be difficult to fund through the regular municipal budget.
The Town is grateful for Geoffrey L. Holt's generosity and for the opportunity to continue his legacy by investing these funds thoughtfully, responsibly, and in ways that improve the quality of life for Hinsdale residents.