The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou
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.
The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,203
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,653
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $23,403
- +27.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou
- How to Apply
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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.
- Contact
Application contact: S Richard Penni
Mailing address: 19 Skyline Drive, Westwood, MA 02090
Phone: (781) 329-0969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston College HS ($5K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College HS Dorchester, MA | Operation Funds | $5,000 |
| Regis College Weston, MA | Operation Funds | $5,000 |
| St Mary of the Assumption Dedham, MA | Operation Funds | $4,975 |
| Catholic Appeal Brighton, MA | Operation Funds | $3,500 |
| Webster House Manchester, NH | Operation Funds | $3,500 |
| St Joan of Arc Parish Westwood, MA | Operation Funds | $2,800 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Operation Funds | $2,500 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Manchester, NH | Operation Funds | $2,500 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Operation Funds | $2,000 |
| Boystown Boys Town, NE | Operation Funds | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,403 | $64,114 | $58,971 | $56,203 | 34 | $56,203 | $62,529 | $51,840 |
| 2023 | $18,363 | $63,844 | $63,811 | $58,287 | 32 | $58,287 | $58,320 | $46,543 |
| 2022 | $18,330 | $13,083 | $51,279 | $45,200 | 29 | $45,200 | $7,004 | $44,892 |
| 2021 | $56,526 | $92,042 | $54,975 | $53,045 | 30 | $53,045 | $90,112 | $38,805 |
| 2020 | $19,457 | $37,674 | $36,700 | $35,790 | 20 | — | $36,799 | $32,867 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Srichard and Patricia R Penni Charitable Fou funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-srichard-and-patricia-r-penni-charitable-fou-morg_efc93eab8a1e4071a7a0046975a9b3b0
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