Frank Pernell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank Pernell Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 18 | $831,387 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 21 | $922,768 |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 25 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Frank Pernell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Frank Pernell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 13 | $32,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Acre Fund | Supply smallholder farmers in east africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunder and poverty. | $7,000 |
| Horizons at Colorado Academy | To provide children living at or below proverty level every chance to thrive from pre-kindergarden through high school graduation. | $6,000 |
| Sudu Inc | Serving orphaned and displaced children in freetown, sierra leone. | $6,000 |
| Individual | Support access to education through scholarships, infrastructure projects and grants to local grassroots organizations in southeast asia. | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | To assist in delivering high quality health care to the poorest countries in the world. | $5,000 |
| Rose Andom Center | Providing comprehensive services in one, safe location, for domestic violence victims and their children. | $5,000 |
| Colorado Legal Services | Provide high quality civil legal assistance to low-income persons throughout the state of colorado. | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | To provide medical relief worldwide. | $3,000 |
| Global Connections | To develop and scale affordable, world class medical technology to every corner of the world. | $3,000 |
| Matthews House | Provide essential resources to children, teenagers, and families facing various challenges. | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Help patients access abortion and reporductive health care and provide comprehensive sex education to communities across the united states. | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center | Support victims in the legal issues they face as a result of their victimization | $3,000 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation USA | To reach out to the rural poor and provide quality eye care free of cost. | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | End hunger throughout the rockies. | $2,000 |
| Golden Crescent Casa | Support providing services for children in foster care. | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Providing resources to accelerate the path to living incomes. | $2,000 |
| Microfinancing Partners in Africa | To empower people living in poverty to lift themselves up with dignity. | $2,000 |
| The Conflict Center | To support violence prevention programs. | $2,000 |
| Thriving Families | To empower women and their families to thrive by providing comprehensive support, education, and counseling during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. | $2,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Provide free eye exams and eyeglasses to elementary school students in low-income communities. | $2,000 |
| Covered Colorado | To empower sex trafficking survivors toward healing and self-sufficiency, providing a trauma-informed, comprehensive program. | $1,000 |
| Far Away Friends | Transform education in rural uganda | $1,000 |
| Haven Ridge | To house and strengthen unhoused women, transgender adults, and children through safe shelter, peer support, and comprehensive resources. | $1,000 |
| Lotus Foundation | Support survivors as they reclaim autonomy, fostering safety, dignity, and independence through personalized care. | $1,000 |
| The Village Institute | To cultivate a multigenerational ecosystem that uplifts the power of refugee and immigrant families and brings them closer to their neighbors. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kerry M Cannon
- Margaret C Morrissey
- Samuel Cannon
- Karen Cannon
Questions people ask
Does Frank Pernell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank Pernell Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Frank Pernell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kerry M Cannon (President), Margaret C Morrissey (Secretary), Samuel Cannon (Vice President) and Karen Cannon (Treasurer).
What does Frank Pernell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.