Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cranbury, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$33.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $925,000 | 7 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 8 | $30.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 13 | $33.7 million |
How to apply
Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc 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 Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $1.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $22,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack meridian health foundation inc | support for Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine | $1.5 million |
| Diocese of trenton | support for Diocese of Trenton | $70,000 |
| University of pennsylvania | Support for Early Detection Biomarker Research | $62,500 |
| The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc | support for Partners in Science | $20,000 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation | Patti Hennessy Memorial Scholarship support | $17,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund support | $15,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Scholarship support - Elise Palatine (University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine) | $12,500 |
| University of South Florida | Scholarship support | $7,500 |
| Lep Foundation for Youth Education | Scholarship Support | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | Scholarship support | $5,000 |
| St joseph catholic church | 25th Annual St. Joseph's Men's Guild Golf Outing support | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey | support for kids facing critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Second Life Bikes | support for Gen3 Engagement Selection 2025 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Hennessy Jr
- Shannon H Pulaski
- Ashley Talamo
Questions people ask
Does Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Hennessy Jr (President), Shannon H Pulaski (Secretary) and Ashley Talamo (Treasurer).
What does Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.