Pannell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pannell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $571,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$571,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $984,250 the year before.
32% 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 | $749,000 | 18 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $984,250 | 21 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $571,000 | 19 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Pannell Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pannell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $500,000 |
| California | 2 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys And Girls Clubs of Boston | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| New Profit Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston I | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiversity Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Raw Art Works Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Hestia Fund | To support the mission of the organization | $12,000 |
| Medicines For Humanity | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Friends Of The Public Garden Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Dearborn Academy | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Grub Street Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical High School I | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
| Groundswell Community Project | To support the mission of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally W Currier
- Benjamin I Pannell
- Madeleine J Pannell
- Wesley Karger
- Brendan Morrison
Questions people ask
Does Pannell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pannell Family Foundation give?
$571,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Pannell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally W Currier (Trustee), Benjamin I Pannell (Trustee), Madeleine J Pannell (Trustee) and Wesley Karger (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pannell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.