Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCranbury, New Jersey · EIN 85-4293362 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$33.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lep Foundation for Youth Education | Millstone Twp, NJ | Scholarship Support | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, 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 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey | Monroe Township, NJ | support for kids facing critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Second Life Bikes | Asbury Park, NJ | support for Gen3 Engagement Selection 2025 | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,719,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,132,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $925,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600969349100315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4293362
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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