Pettit Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Pettit Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,070 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,070
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $260,140 the year before.
37% 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 | $260,200 | 45 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $260,140 | 46 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $250,070 | 46 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pettit Family Charitable Foundation 18205-D Flower Hill Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 975-1020 |
| What to submit | Applications by letter stating name of organization, charitable purpose, amount requested and proposed use of amount requested from the Foundation. |
| Restrictions | Any recognized charity. No geographical restrictions or other limitations. |
What Pettit Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 38 | $230,640 |
| Florida | 3 | $6,680 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove Adventist Foundation | Medical Support | $50,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi | Religious Support | $20,000 |
| Gospel Haiti Inc | Education Support | $15,000 |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless | Shelter Support | $10,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi | Religious Support | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery County | Shelter Support | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Hospice Foundation | Medical Support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Hunger Relief | $10,000 |
| Montgomery College Foundation | Education Support | $7,500 |
| Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless | Hunger Relief | $6,000 |
| Housing Unlimited Inc | Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Housing Unlimited Inc | Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Shelter Inc | Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Covenant Life School | Education Support | $5,000 |
| Homebuilders Care Foundation | Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Germantown Cultural ArtsBlack Rock | General Support | $5,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Montgomery County | Shelter Support | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | Eduation Support | $5,000 |
| Sandy Spring Museum | General Support | $5,000 |
| In Honor of Her Inc | Education Support | $5,000 |
| Germantown Cultural Center Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Club Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Education Support | $3,500 |
| North Florida Junior Golf Foundation | General Support | $3,000 |
| Service Dogs Saving Lives Inc | General Support | $3,000 |
| Leadership Montgomery | Education Support | $3,000 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership | Shelter Support | $2,500 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| MPT Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Crossroads Freedom Center | Medical Support | $2,000 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership | Shelter Support | $2,000 |
| Crossroads Freedom Center | Religious Support | $1,500 |
| Middletown Volunteer Fire Dept | General Support | $1,000 |
| Thurmont American Legion | General Support | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Freedom Center | Religious Support | $1,000 |
| Platoon 22 | General Support | $1,000 |
| University Healthcare Foundation | Medical Support | $1,000 |
| Lisbon Voluteer Fire Dept | General Support | $1,000 |
| Maryland Patriot Guard | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard B Pettit
- John Stephen Pettit
- Carol Ann Pettit Fahrner
- Barbara Lynn Kelly
- Jeanne Marie Pettit
Questions people ask
Does Pettit Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pettit Family Charitable Foundation give?
$250,070 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Pettit Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard B Pettit (Manager), John Stephen Pettit (Trustee), Carol Ann Pettit Fahrner (Trustee) and Barbara Lynn Kelly (Manager) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pettit Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and faith communities.