Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Hamilton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $1K.
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation at a glance
In short: Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $1,167
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $33,951
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,951 | $21,332 | $20,019 | $3,500 | 3 | $16,764 | $1,335 |
| 2023 | $32,638 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $4,210 | $6,926 | — | — | $4,500 | — |
| 2020 | — | $11,815 | $6,823 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation is led by Paul Pennacchi, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Pennacchi
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Italo E. Baldassari
Founder
Chairman → Founder, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mike Potash (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Makrancy (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eddie Baldassari (2020–2021) — Incorporator
- Former: Nick Forconi (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation
How much does Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation give each year?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation's typical grant size?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation give grants?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Hamilton, NJ. It holds $34K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation's EIN?
Mercer County Police and Firemans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2058819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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