Private foundation · EIN 45-6671361 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pannell Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $571K total, median $25K. 79% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$571K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of BostonBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$100K
New Profit IncBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$100K
Boston Medical Center CorporationBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$50K
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston IBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$50K
Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$50K
Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CATo support the mission of the organization$50K
Marine Biological LaboratoryWoods Hole, MATo support the mission of the organization$25K
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity IncWatertown, MATo support the mission of the organization$25K
Raw Art Works IncLynn, MATo support the mission of the organization$25K
Samaritans IncBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$25K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center IncBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$15K
Hestia FundBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$12K
Medicines for HumanityRockland, MATo support the mission of the organization$10K
Friends of the Public Garden IncBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$10K
Dearborn AcademyDearborn, MITo support the mission of the organization$10K
Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DCTo support the mission of the organization$10K
Grub Street IncBoston, MATo support the mission of the organization$2,000
Alumni and Friends of Lynn Classical High School ILynn, MATo support the mission of the organization$1,000
Groundswell Community ProjectSan Diego, CATo support the mission of the organization$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 15 · California 2 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Pannell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Wesley Karger, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Pannell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pannell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $571K across 19 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Pannell Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), California (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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