The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy
Accepts applications
The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy is a private foundation in Francestown, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$454,820
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,000 | 2 | $399,213 |
| 2025 | $11,500 | 8 | $454,820 |
How to apply
| Contact | Pam Finnell PO Box 57, Francestown, NH 03043 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | pfinnell67@comcast.net |
| What to submit | See attachment |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
| Restrictions | Restricted to francestown residents |
What The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 8 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| GHBM Library | Education | $500 |
| Morphs & Milestones | Education | $500 |
| The Cornucopia Project | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Pitman
- Ben Hardwick
- Pam Finnell
- Henry Kunhardt
- Tom Paige
- H Bart Hardwick
- Priscilla Putnam Martin
- Lisa Stewart
Questions people ask
Does The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy give?
$11,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Pitman (President), Ben Hardwick (Vice-Preside), Pam Finnell (Clerk) and Henry Kunhardt (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Patrons and Proprietors of Francestown Academy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.