Richard S Petty Char Fdn
Richard S Petty Char Fdn is a private foundation, based in Concord, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $40K.
Richard S Petty Char Fdn at a glance
In short: Richard S Petty Char Fdn gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $29,500
- Median grant
- $29,500
- Total assets
- $732,796
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Richard S Petty Char Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Healthy Peninsula ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Richard S Petty Char Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Peninsula Blue Hill, ME | Program Support | $29,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $732,796 | $48,124 | $47,791 | $29,500 | 1 | $38,194 | $39,685 | $39,342 |
| 2024 | $732,398 | $63,956 | $17,617 | — | — | $8,679 | $55,435 | $39,007 |
| 2023 | $684,686 | $40,989 | $16,101 | — | — | $8,005 | $33,161 | $36,001 |
| 2022 | $661,113 | $49,370 | $46,777 | $30,433 | 1 | $38,330 | $39,411 | $35,621 |
| 2021 | $663,204 | $75,044 | $92,287 | $65,000 | 1 | $73,487 | $56,032 | $38,427 |
| 2020 | $682,126 | $106,608 | $81,692 | $65,000 | 1 | — | $94,820 | $36,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard S Petty Char Fdn reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard S Petty Char Fdn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Rossney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $8K (2025)
BAR Harbor Wealth Management
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bar Harbor Trust Services (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Kimball Petty (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Michael Rossney (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard S Petty Char Fdn
How much does Richard S Petty Char Fdn give each year?
Richard S Petty Char Fdn gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Richard S Petty Char Fdn?
Richard S Petty Char Fdn reported $733K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Richard S Petty Char Fdn operate?
Richard S Petty Char Fdn has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Richard S Petty Char Fdn's EIN?
Richard S Petty Char Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0525593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Richard S Petty Char Fdn funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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