The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou

Private foundation · Grantmaker Westwood, MA EIN: 04-3037802

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou is a private foundation based in Westwood, Massachusetts. It made 34 grants totaling $56,203 in 2024, supporting organizations in Massachusetts and other states, including schools, health and human-services organizations, and community organizations.

Key facts about The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou

In short: The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou gave $56K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
04-3037802
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$56,203
Grants made (2024)
34
Average grant
$1,653
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2024)
Total assets
$23,403
Primary geography
Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing lists S Richard Penni as the contact. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$23K

+27.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$56K

-3.6% YoY

Grant Count

34

+6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-9.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou open to new grantees?

26%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 34 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.

  • 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Regis College says it empowers students through education and service; Webster House says it provides a structured home and related support for children; and Smile Train says its purpose is to expand opportunities for people born with clefts. Other 2024 grantees include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases, and Camp Allen, which provides outdoor recreation for people with physical or developmental disabilities.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $56,203. Grants ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $5,000 each to Boston College High School and Regis College, and $4,975 to St. Mary of the Assumption; the filing lists their purposes as operation funds. Other grants included $3,500 to Webster House and $2,500 to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

How to Apply

The filing lists S Richard Penni as the contact. Applicants are asked to provide their name and address, the reason for the request, evidence of financial need, and a request for a personal interview. All applicants must be unrelated, qualified individuals or organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 55% of grant dollars and New Hampshire recipients received 20%. New York received 4%, while Georgia and Nebraska each received 3%. The filing also lists grants to organizations in other states.

Grant Distribution by State

19states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonManchesterBrightonDedhamBedfordChestnut HillLaconiaLebanonNew YorkPark RidgePawtucketTopekaWestwoodBoys TownMemphisWoodland HillsAmericusDorchesterManhattan BeachArlington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K20 grants2020 30 grants2021 29 grants2022 32 grants2023 34 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $56K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Boston College HS: $5KBoston College HS$5KRegis College: $5KRegis College$5KSt Mary of the Assumption: $5KSt Mary of the Assumption$5KCatholic Appeal: $4KCatholic Appeal$4KWebster House: $4KWebster House$4KSt Joan of Arc Parish: $3KSt Joan of Arc Parish$3KBoston College: $3KBoston College$3KMake-a-Wish Foundation: $3KMake-a-Wish Foundation$3KSmile Train: $2KSmile Train$2KBoystown: $2KBoystown$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College HS ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.

Grant Size Distribution

145 grants across all recorded years

145<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston College HS Dorchester, MAOperation Funds$5,000
Regis College Weston, MAOperation Funds$5,000
St Mary of the Assumption Dedham, MAOperation Funds$4,975
Catholic Appeal Brighton, MAOperation Funds$3,500
Webster House Manchester, NHOperation Funds$3,500
St Joan of Arc Parish Westwood, MAOperation Funds$2,800
Boston College Chestnut Hill, MAOperation Funds$2,500
Make-a-Wish Foundation Manchester, NHOperation Funds$2,500
Smile Train New York, NYOperation Funds$2,000
Boystown Boys Town, NEOperation Funds$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $23,403 $64,114 $58,971 $56,203
2023 $18,363 $63,844 $63,811 $58,287
2022 $18,330 $13,083 $51,279 $45,200
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$23,403$18,363$18,330
Revenue$64,114$63,844$13,083
Expenses$58,971$63,811$51,279
Qualifying Distributions$56,203$58,287$45,200
Net Investment Income$62,529$58,320$7,004
Distributable Amount$51,840$46,543$44,892

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists S Richard Penni and Patricia R Penni as trustees.

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Patricia R. Penni

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • S. Richard Penni

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Contact

Application contact: S Richard Penni
Mailing address: 19 Skyline Drive, Westwood, MA 02090
Phone: (781) 329-0969

Frequently asked questions about The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou

How much does The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou give each year?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou gave $56K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 32 grants.

What is The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's typical grant size?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,653, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou that year got $1K on average.

Where does The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou give grants?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Manchester, NH (3 grants), Dedham, MA (2 grants) and Brighton, MA (2 grants).

Does The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou give general operating support?

Occasionally: 3% of The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operation Funds" (32 grants).

Who are The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's largest grantees?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's largest 2024 grantees include Boston College HS ($5,000), Regis College ($5,000) and St Mary of the Assumption ($4,975), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou?

The filing lists S Richard Penni as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's EIN?

The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3037802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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