The Penates Foundation
Accepts applications
The Penates Foundation is a private foundation in Seabrook, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $253,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$253,000
- Assets$37.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $737,950 the year before.
38% 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 | $427,380 | 53 | $32.7 million |
| 2024 | $737,950 | 74 | $34.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 85 | $37.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michele M Cogan 5 Batchelder Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 926-5911 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What The Penates Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $304,500 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | $294,900 |
| New York | 20 | $177,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $166,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $12,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marywood University | Education | $253,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Education | $100,900 |
| New England Conservatory | Education | $51,500 |
| Fdn for National Institutes of Health | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Live Free or Die Alliance | Civic/community | $50,000 |
| Christian Fellowship MB Church | General support | $45,000 |
| Americans United for Life | General fund | $30,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest Int'l | Environmental/conservation | $30,000 |
| The Governor's Academy | Education | $26,500 |
| Boch Center | Culture & art | $25,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | Civic & community | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Religious | $25,000 |
| Keystone College | Education | $25,000 |
| Leadership Roundtable | Religious | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Arts & culture | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire Boat Museum | Community service/education | $25,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Families in Transition | Human services | $20,000 |
| Wateraid America | Civic & community | $20,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Education | $15,000 |
| Creative Arts Workshop for Kids | Arts & cultire | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Culture & art | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | Civic/community | $10,000 |
| Great Waters Music Festival | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Hudson Link for Higher Education in Pris | General support | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | Civic/community | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Healthcare services | $10,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | Civic & community | $10,000 |
| Opera America | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal | Religious & community | $10,000 |
| Trickle Up Program | General funding | $10,000 |
| Boston Baroque | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Association of the Miraculous Medal | General support | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | Education | $7,500 |
| African Sisters Education Collaborative | Education | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Medical/health | $5,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | Arts and culture | $5,000 |
| American Italian Cancer Foundation | Medical | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| Castle Preservation Society | General funding | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul M Montrone See Note
- Angelo M Montrone
- Anthony Dinovi
- Fred Seigel
- Sandra G Montrone
- Michele M Cogan See Note
- Kevin Clark
- Jerome Montrone
- Patrick Collins
- Robert Gagalis
Questions people ask
Does The Penates Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Penates Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Penates Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul M Montrone See Note (Director), Angelo M Montrone (Director), Anthony Dinovi (Director) and Fred Seigel (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Penates Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.