Samuel P Pardoe Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker BOSTON, MA EIN: 52-1660757 Website

The Samuel P Pardoe Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1989 under the will of Samuel Prescott Pardoe. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with significant assets and a focus on philanthropic giving across education, environment, and human services sectors.

Key facts about Samuel P Pardoe Foundation

EIN: 52-1660757
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $405,000
Grants made (2025): 16
Average grant: $25,313
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025)
Total assets: $12,513,442
Primary geography: New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation no longer maintains a competitive application process. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Samuel P Pardoe Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Samuel P Pardoe Foundation's 16 itemized 2025 grants were New Hampshire (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laconia, NH (6 grants), Concord, NH (4 grants), Manchester, NH (3 grants) and Meredith, NH (2 grants). 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (14 grants).

Is Samuel P Pardoe Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving fell 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.5M

+5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$405K

-21.8% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-12.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel P Pardoe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:

Children and youth
Education
Environment and natural resources
Land resource management
Human services
Economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals

The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to environmental education and community development, with major support directed toward Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, which provides year-round environmental education programs for all ages, including the Fledglings Preschool, Wild Quest Summer Camps, and youth and adult educational programs.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500 to $2,650,000

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states, with particular emphasis on:

New Hampshire (especially the Lakes Region)
Massachusetts
California
Maryland
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

New Hampshire $405K (100%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Hampshire Virginia

Cities

LaconiaVinalhavenConcordManchesterMeredithRichmondCenter HarborBrewerRockvilleTopshamBostonNevada CitySan FranciscoGilfordGrass ValleyKeene

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total assets: $11,836,454
Total revenues: $863,121
Total expenses: $633,979
Investment income and dividends: $237,190
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $625,931

Staff: The foundation operates with no employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$12,513,442	$11,836,454	$11,155,804
Revenue	$1,531,458	$863,121	$1,766,423
Expenses	$495,656	$633,979	$3,471,916
Qualifying Distributions	$426,470	$555,847	$3,401,171
Net Investment Income	$1,482,327	$814,489	$1,714,378
Distributable Amount	$579,784	$601,015	$516,936

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Prescott Conservancy Inc ($257,500 across 2 grants), Lake Winnipesaukee Watershed Association ($25,000), New Beginnings Without Violence & Abuse ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PRESCOTT CONSERVANCY INC LACONIA, NH	2025 OPERATING SUPPORT	$150,000
PRESCOTT CONSERVANCY INC LACONIA, NH	2024 OPERATING SUPPORT	$107,500
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION MEREDITH, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
NEW BEGINNINGS WITHOUT VIOLENCE & ABUSE LACONIA, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$15,000
LAKES REGION COMMUNITY SERVICES LACONIA, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$12,500
LAKES REGION MENTAL HEALTH CENTER LACONIA, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$12,500
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
BELKNAP COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT LACONIA, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
GRANITE UNITED WAY MANCHESTER, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000
LAKES REGION CONSERVATION TRUST CENTER HARBOR, NH	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Charles H Pardoe II – President and Director (3 hours per week)
Spencer Pardoe Ballou – Treasurer and Clerk (2 hours per week)
P Bruce Pardoe – Vice President and Director (2 hours per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Charles H Pardoe II	President/Director	3	—
Spencer Pardoe Ballou	Treasurer/Clerk/Director	2	—
P Bruce Pardoe	Vice President/Director	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2021

In June 2021, the foundation announced a significant transition in its grantmaking strategy. The Samuel P Pardoe Foundation awarded $600,000 in multi-year grants to 15 valedictory grantees, providing annual grants for four years in recognition of their vital roles in the community. This announcement reflected the foundation's plan to wind down its grantmaking program in the Lakes Region over the next four to five years, with the board planning for the eventual sunset of the foundation.

[PDF] LRPC Executive Board Meeting - Lakes Region Planning Commission

The foundation indicated it would announce additional wind-down activities, including support for certain capital projects and partial funding for programming at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center. A Master Plan for Prescott Farm was approved by the City of Laconia.

Samueli Foundation Announces $11 Million in Grants from its Inaugural Breakaway

2021

Over its 25-year history prior to 2021, the foundation had donated $11 million in grants for education, human services, and land and resource management to Lakes Region organizations.

[PDF] LRPC Executive Board Meeting - Lakes Region Planning Commission

The foundation's address is 2 Liberty Square, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109, with phone number 617-426-7080.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samuel P Pardoe Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas: • Children and youth • Education • Environment and natural resources • Land resource management • Human services • Economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to environmental education and community development, with major support directed toward Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, which provides year-round environmental education programs for all ages, includin…

How do I apply for a grant from Samuel P Pardoe Foundation?

The foundation no longer maintains a competitive application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Samuel P Pardoe Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states, with particular emphasis on: • New Hampshire (especially the Lakes Region) • Massachusetts • California • Maryland • Virginia

What size grants does Samuel P Pardoe Foundation award?

In 2025, Samuel P Pardoe Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $405K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Samuel P Pardoe Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Samuel P Pardoe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.