Frank Pernell Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-1094246
Foundation Overview
Based in Lakewood, CO, Frank Pernell Foundation has awarded 126 grants totaling $383,000 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 18 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
41% of grants are awarded in Colorado, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Denver (81%), Centennial (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 132% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Frank Pernell Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Legal Services | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Provide High Quality Civil Legal Assistance To Low-income Persons Throughout The State Of Colorado. | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2023 |
| Global Connections | $3,000 | Columbus, MS, US | To Develop And Scale Affordable, World Class Medical Technology To Every Corner Of The World. | 2023 |
| Heifer International | $1,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Providing Resources To Accelerate The Path To Living Incomes. | 2023 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $4,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2023 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2023 |
| Navajo Strong | $1,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2023 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunder And Poverty. | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of America | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Patients Access Abortion And Reporductive Health Care And Provide Comprehensive Sex Education To Communities Across The United States. | 2023 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2023 |
| Rocky Mtn Victims Law Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Victims In The Legal Issues They Face As A Result Of Their Victimization | 2023 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2023 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Usa | $6,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Rural Poor And Provide Quality Eye Care Free Of Cost. | 2023 |
| Sudu Salone | $5,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Serving Orphaned And Displaced Children In Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2023 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2023 |
| Vision To Learn | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Eye Exams And Eyeglasses To Elementary School Students In Low-income Communities. | 2023 |
| Colorado Legal Services | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Provide High Quality Civil Legal Assistance To Low-income Persons Throughout The State Of Colorado. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2022 |
| Global Connections | $2,000 | Columbus, MS, US | To Develop And Scale Affordable, World Class Medical Technology To Every Corner Of The World. | 2022 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2022 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2022 |
| Navajo Strong | $1,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunder And Poverty. | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Patients Access Abortion And Reporductive Health Care And Provide Comprehensive Sex Education To Communities Across The United States. | 2022 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2022 |
| Rocky Mtn Victims Law Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Victims In The Legal Issues They Face As A Result Of Their Victimization | 2022 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Usa | $4,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Rural Poor And Provide Quality Eye Care Free Of Cost. | 2022 |
| Sudu Salone | $4,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Serving Orphaned And Displaced Children In Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2022 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2022 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Impoverished Persons Living In Disease Burdened Nations. | 2022 |
| Vision To Learn | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Eye Exams And Eyeglasses To Elementary School Students In Low-income Communities. | 2022 |
| Colorado Legal Services | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Provide High Quality Civil Legal Assistance To Low-income Persons Throughout The State Of Colorado. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2022 |
| Global Connections | $2,000 | Columbus, MS, US | To Develop And Scale Affordable, World Class Medical Technology To Every Corner Of The World. | 2022 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2022 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2022 |
| Navajo Strong | $1,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunder And Poverty. | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Patients Access Abortion And Reporductive Health Care And Provide Comprehensive Sex Education To Communities Across The United States. | 2022 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2022 |
| Rocky Mtn Victims Law Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Victims In The Legal Issues They Face As A Result Of Their Victimization | 2022 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Usa | $4,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Rural Poor And Provide Quality Eye Care Free Of Cost. | 2022 |
| Sudu Salone | $4,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Serving Orphaned And Displaced Children In Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2022 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2022 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Impoverished Persons Living In Disease Burdened Nations. | 2022 |
| Vision To Learn | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Eye Exams And Eyeglasses To Elementary School Students In Low-income Communities. | 2022 |
| Colorado Legal Services | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Provide High Quality Civil Legal Assistance To Low-income Persons Throughout The State Of Colorado. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2022 |
| Global Connections | $2,000 | Columbus, MS, US | To Develop And Scale Affordable, World Class Medical Technology To Every Corner Of The World. | 2022 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2022 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2022 |
| Navajo Strong | $1,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2022 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunder And Poverty. | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of America | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Patients Access Abortion And Reporductive Health Care And Provide Comprehensive Sex Education To Communities Across The United States. | 2022 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2022 |
| Rocky Mtn Victims Law Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Victims In The Legal Issues They Face As A Result Of Their Victimization | 2022 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Usa | $4,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Rural Poor And Provide Quality Eye Care Free Of Cost. | 2022 |
| Sudu Salone | $4,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Serving Orphaned And Displaced Children In Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2022 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2022 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Impoverished Persons Living In Disease Burdened Nations. | 2022 |
| Vision To Learn | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Free Eye Exams And Eyeglasses To Elementary School Students In Low-income Communities. | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2021 |
| Equalize Health | $3,000 | San Franciso, CA, US | To Develop And Scale Affordable, World Class Medical Technology To Every Corner Of The World. | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2021 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2021 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $3,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2021 |
| Navajo Strong | $1,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunder And Poverty. | 2021 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2021 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2021 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2021 |
| Sankara Eye Foundation Usa | $4,000 | Milpitas, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Rural Poor And Provide Quality Eye Care Free Of Cost. | 2021 |
| Sudu Salone | $4,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Serving Orphaned And Displaced Children In Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2021 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2021 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Impoverished Persons Living In Disease Burdened Nations. | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supply Smallholder Farmers In East Africa With Asset-based Financing And Agriculture Training Services To Reduce Hunger And Poverty. | 2020 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Assist In Delivering High Quality Health Care To The Poorest Countries In The World. | 2020 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs. | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide. | 2020 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World. | 2020 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2020 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2020 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | End Hunger Throughout The Rockies. | 2020 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $3,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Impoverished Persons Living In Disease-burdened Nations. | 2020 |
| Navajo Strong | $5,000 | Lehi, UT, US | Aid The Navajo Community During The Covid-19 Pandemic And Economic Crisis. | 2020 |
| Cova | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Committed To Fairness And Healing For Crime Victims, Their Families And Communities Trhough Leadership, Education, And Advocacy. | 2020 |
| Africare | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Improve The Quality Of Life In Africa | 2018 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Help Deliver High Quality Health Care To People In The Poorest Countries In The World | 2018 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide | 2018 |
| One Acre Fund | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Small Farmers In East Africa With The Tools They Need To Achieve Food Security And Increase Their Incomes | 2018 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World | 2018 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2018 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2018 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $2,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Inpoverished Persons Living In Disease-burdened Nations. | 2018 |
| Microfinancing Partners In Africa | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Empower People Living In Poverty To Lift Themselves Up With Dignity. | 2018 |
| Tall Tales Ranch | $1,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Enhance The Lives Of Adults Living With Intellectual And Development Disabilities. | 2018 |
| Africare | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Improve The Quality Of Life In Africa | 2017 |
| Partners In Health | $4,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Help Deliver High Quality Health Care To People In The Poorest Countries In The World | 2017 |
| The Conflict Center | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide | 2017 |
| One Acre Fund | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Small Farmers In East Africa With The Tools They Need To Achieve Food Security And Increase Their Incomes | 2017 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World | 2017 |
| Rose Andom Center | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2017 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $2,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2017 |
| The Gretta Foundation | $1,000 | Danville, CA, US | Provide In-country Nursing Education To Inpoverished Persons Living In Disease-burdened Nations. | 2017 |
| Africare | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Improve The Quality Of Life In Africa | 2016 |
| Partners In Health | $5,000 | Frederick, MD, US | To Help Deliver High Quality Health Care To People In The Poorest Countries In The World | 2016 |
| The Conflict Center | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support Violence Prevention Programs | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Relief Worldwide | 2016 |
| One Acre Fund | $3,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | To Provide Small Farmers In East Africa With The Tools They Need To Achieve Food Security And Increase Their Incomes | 2016 |
| Project Cure | $5,000 | Centennial, CO, US | To Provide Medical Supplies And Equipment To Underserved Hospitals And Clinics Around The World | 2016 |
| Rose Andom Center | $3,000 | Denver, CO, US | Providing Comprehensive Services In One, Safe Location, For Domestic Violence Victims And Their Children. | 2016 |
| Horizons At Colorado Academy | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Provide Children Living At Or Below Proverty Level Every Chance To Thrive From Pre-kindergarden Through High School Graduation. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 84-1094246 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3333 S WADSWORTH BLVD D-208 Lakewood, CO 80227-5141 |
Key People (2)
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| President | Kerry M Cannon |
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| Secretary | Margaret C Morrissey |
Forms 990-PF
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