Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc

EIN 85-4293362 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$12.5K Funds in NJ, PA, TX +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc based in NJ paid 13 grants totaling $1.7M to 13 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.5M, with a median of $12.5K. Its largest recipients included Hackensack meridian health foundation inc, Diocese of trenton, and University of pennsylvania. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$26,650,728
Giving (latest yr)
$1,719,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$12.5K
Recipients
13
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hackensack meridian health foundation inc$1,500,000
  • Diocese of trenton$70,000
  • University of pennsylvania$62,500
  • The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc$20,000
  • Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation$17,000

Where grants went

  • New Jersey$1,584,500 · 7 grants
  • Pennsylvania$75,000 · 2 grants
  • Texas$22,500 · 2 grants
  • New York$20,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$17,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Hackensack meridian health foundation inc
Hackensack, NJ
support for Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine
$1,500,000
Diocese of trenton
Trenton, NJ
support for Diocese of Trenton
$70,000
University of pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Support for Early Detection Biomarker Research
$62,500
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc
New York, NY
support for Partners in Science
$20,000
Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
Carmel, IN
Patti Hennessy Memorial Scholarship support
$17,000
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country
Kerrville, TX
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund support
$15,000
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Scholarship support - Elise Palatine (University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine)
$12,500
University of South Florida
Dallas, TX
Scholarship support
$7,500
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Scholarship support
$5,000
Lep Foundation for Youth Education
Millstone Twp, NJ
Scholarship Support
$5,000
St joseph catholic church
West Milford, NJ
25th Annual St. Joseph's Men's Guild Golf Outing support
$2,500
Second Life Bikes
Asbury Park, NJ
support for Gen3 Engagement Selection 2025
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc reported 13 itemized grants totaling $1.7M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.5M (median $12.5K).

Recent recipients include Hackensack meridian health foundation inc, Diocese of trenton, University of pennsylvania, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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