The Fournier Family Foundation makes a small number of very large, targeted grants focused on renewing local and national institutions rather than broad, volume-based philanthropy. Their giving concentrates on secondary and higher education (notably a major commitment to St. Benedict’s Preparatory School), biomedical and medical research institutions, and regional animal welfare. Grants are sizable and often repeated to the same organizations, suggesting long-term, relationship-driven support and occasional use of philanthropic intermediaries.
The Fournier Family Foundation C/o Pennant Investors Gp stands out for a single $4.4 million grant to St Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, alongside other large, repeated commitments that suggest long-term support rather than broad, high-volume philanthropy. The foundation’s recent giving also includes seven-figure support for Johns Hopkins University of Medicine and substantial grants to biomedical, education, and animal welfare organizations. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is one of targeted awards to a limited set of institutions, often revisited in later years. That includes renewed support for Associated Humane Society in Newark, which appears multiple times, and major gifts to organizations connected to medical research and school-based programs. The grant record also shows a mix of New Jersey institutions and a smaller number of recipients in other states, including California, Maryland, and Washington. Taken together, the foundation appears to fund established charities and institutions through sizable general charitable support, with particular attention to education, research, and humane services.
Education is a central thread in the foundation’s recent giving. In 2023, it gave $250,000 to Kipp New Jersey in Newark, and in 2024 it supported Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston with $200,000. The pattern extends into university-linked and school-based work, including $50,000 to Read Alliance in New York in 2025 and $40,000 to Focus Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools in New Canaan in 2025. Biomedical and clinical research is another clear area: Johns Hopkins University of Medicine received $1,000,000 in 2023 and another $1,000,000 in 2024. Animal welfare also appears repeatedly, with grants to Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, Animal Alliance, Mylestone Equine Rescue, and The Humane Society of the United States.
Typical grant size is $7,125 at the 25th percentile, $14,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile, which reflects a distribution with many smaller awards and a narrower set of very large grants. The recent record also shows repeat support to the same recipients across years, including Johns Hopkins University of Medicine, Associated Humane Society, Donors Trust, Life Camp, and Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church. That repeat pattern points to relationship-based giving. The foundation makes charitable grants rather than individuals or program-related investments, and the recurring grants are generally framed as general charitable support under IRC 170(c)(2).
$4.9M
$14.5M
$1.8M
$6M
Most grants fall between $7K and $100K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$100K
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Highly concentrated: a very small number of large grants (multi-hundred-thousand to multi-million-dollar), recurring gifts to repeat beneficiaries, mix of local impact (NJ) and national research/higher-education recipients, and occasional use of intermediaries for flexible or legacy giving.
Notable grantees: St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Healing Breakthrough, Associated Humane Society, Edward Charles Foundation
Most grants go to recipients in the United States, and New Jersey dominates the recent list by count, with Newark appearing repeatedly through St Benedict's Preparatory School, Associated Humane Society, Kipp New Jersey, and St Benedicts. Other New Jersey recipients include Bridgewater, Morristown, Liberty Corner, Lambertville, Phillipsburg, Middletown, and Bernardsville. Outside New Jersey, notable recipient locations include Baltimore, Boston, Seattle, New York, New Canan, Washington, Alexandria, San Rafael, and Beverly Hills. The top state by grant count is Florida, though the recent grants shown here are all to U.S.-based recipients.
The recent grants show a strong emphasis on education, biomedical and medical research, and animal welfare. Examples include St Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, Johns Hopkins University of Medicine in Baltimore, and Associated Humane Society in Newark, along with grants to shelters and rescue organizations in New Jersey.
Yes. Johns Hopkins University of Medicine received $1,000,000 in both 2023 and 2024. Associated Humane Society appears multiple times as well, including $650,000 in 2024, $500,000 in 2023, and $100,000 in 2025. Donors Trust and Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church also show repeat awards.
The grant-size distribution is $7,125 at the 25th percentile, $14,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. That indicates many grants are relatively modest, with a smaller set of much larger awards.
Most recent grants go to recipients in New Jersey, especially Newark. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 60 grants in the United States. Florida is the top state by grant count overall, even though the headquarters is in New Jersey.
Recent grantees include St Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, Johns Hopkins University of Medicine in Baltimore, Associated Humane Society in Newark, Kipp New Jersey in Newark, Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, and The Humane Society of the United States in Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST BENEDICT'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL | NEWARK, NJ | $4,422,377 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES | NEWARK, NJ | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| DONORS TRUST | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| LIBERTY CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | LIBERTY CORNER, NJ | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ANIMAL ALLIANCE | LAMBERTVILLE, NJ | $53,995 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| READ ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| FOCUS FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS | NEW CANAAN, CT | $40,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| MYLESTONE EQUINE RESCUE | PHILLIPSBURG, NJ | $30,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| PROJECT 292 | NEW EGYPT, NJ | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| HARBOR HOMES OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD | VINEYARD HAVEN, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| PBA LOCAL 347 | BAY HEAD, NJ | $500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| PBA LOCAL 139 | PEAPACK, NJ | $300 | 2025 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| HEALING BREAKTHROUGH | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $2,075,186 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,000,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY | NEWARK, NJ | $650,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | BOSTON, MA | $200,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER | BRIDGEWATER, NJ | $105,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| DONORS TRUST | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| LIFE CAMP | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $73,450 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| LIBERTY CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | LIBERTY CORNER, NJ | $25,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| HEARTS FOR HONDURAS | TEQUESTA, FL | $16,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| RAWHIDE RESCUE | WARREN, NJ | $12,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| REID FOUNDATION | DELAWARE, OH | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ALL STARS PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| MIDLAND FOUNDATION | NORTH BRANCH, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| MYLESTONE EQUINE RESCUE | PHILLIPSBURG, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY | LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| LIVE OUT LOUD | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ALBERGUE FOUNDATION | BRADENTON, FL | $7,500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| HUDSON FARM | ANDOVER, NJ | $6,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| MARKET STREET MISSION | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION | MONROVIA, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| PEACEFUL VALLEY DONKEY RESCUE | MILES, TX | $4,590 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| FRIENDS OF THE CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY | BEDMINSTER, NJ | $500 | 2024 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE | BALTIMORE, MD | $1,000,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| EDWARD CHARLES FOUNDATION | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $500,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | JENKINTOWN, PA | $500,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY | NEWARK, NJ | $500,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| KIPP NEW JERSEY | NEWARK, NJ | $250,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| DISCOVERY INSTITUTE | SEATTLE, WA | $190,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| ST BENEDICTS | NEWARK, NJ | $100,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| LIFE CAMP | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| FOCUS | NEW CANAAN, CT | $50,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| OASIS TLC | MIDDLETOWN, NJ | $25,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| RIVERSTYX FOUNDATION | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $23,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| FOUNDATION FOR MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER | MORRISTOWN, NJ | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
| COMMUNITY IN CRISIS | BERNARDSVILLE, NJ | $20,000 | 2023 | CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2) |
ST BENEDICT'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$4,422,377CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES
$100,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
LIBERTY CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$100,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ANIMAL ALLIANCE
$53,995CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
MYLESTONE EQUINE RESCUE
$30,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
PROJECT 292
$1,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
PBA LOCAL 347
$500CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
PBA LOCAL 139
$300CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY
$650,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$200,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER
$105,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
LIBERTY CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$25,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
HEARTS FOR HONDURAS
$16,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
RAWHIDE RESCUE
$12,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
REID FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
MIDLAND FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
MYLESTONE EQUINE RESCUE
$10,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
LIVE OUT LOUD
$10,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ALBERGUE FOUNDATION
$7,500CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
HUDSON FARM
$6,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
MARKET STREET MISSION
$5,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
FRIENDS OF THE CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
$500CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$500,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETY
$500,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
ST BENEDICTS
$100,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
OASIS TLC
$25,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)
RIVERSTYX FOUNDATION
$23,000CHARITABLE IRC 170 (C)(2)