The Patrons and Proprietors of
The Patrons and Proprietors of is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Francestown, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $328K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $32K.
The Patrons and Proprietors of at a glance
In short: The Patrons and Proprietors of gave $12K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,500
- +1050.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,438
- +187.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $327,805
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (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 The Patrons and Proprietors of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GHBM Library ($500). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Patrons and Proprietors of gives
- 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
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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| GHBM Library Francestown, NH | Education | $500 |
| Morphs & Milestones Francestown, NH | Education | $500 |
| The Cornucopia Project Peterborough, NH | Education | $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 | $327,805 | $32,122 | $15,896 | $11,500 | 8 | $15,397 | $31,947 | $20,834 |
| 2024 | $311,579 | $23,589 | $5,824 | $1,000 | 2 | $5,649 | $23,414 | $18,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Patrons and Proprietors of reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Patrons and Proprietors of is led by Mark Pitman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Pitman
President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Bart Hardwick
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Putnam Martin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Paige
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Stewart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Kunhardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Finnell
Clerk
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Hardwick
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Derek Fitz (2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Patrons and Proprietors of
How much does The Patrons and Proprietors of give each year?
The Patrons and Proprietors of gave $12K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is The Patrons and Proprietors of's typical grant size?
The Patrons and Proprietors of's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,438, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Patrons and Proprietors of give grants?
The Patrons and Proprietors of gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Francestown, NH (2 grants).
Does The Patrons and Proprietors of give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Patrons and Proprietors of's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Patrons and Proprietors of's largest grantees?
The Patrons and Proprietors of's largest 2025 grantees include GHBM Library ($500), Morphs & Milestones ($500) and The Cornucopia Project ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Patrons and Proprietors of?
The Patrons and Proprietors of reported $328K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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.
What is The Patrons and Proprietors of?
The Patrons and Proprietors of is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Francestown, NH. It holds $328K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Patrons and Proprietors of's EIN?
The Patrons and Proprietors of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0331247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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