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Penner Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BENTONVILLE, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Kari Harris. It holds total assets of $97.3M. Annual income is reported at $53M. Total assets have grown from $35.3M in 2015 to $118.7M in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Penner Family Foundation has made 380 grants totaling $94.9M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $17.7M in 2020 to $28.9M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $31.2M distributed across 152 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $8M, with an average award of $250K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$220K
Largest Grant
$4M
Based on 78 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Penner Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 380 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, RI, DC.
Penner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $94.9M across 380 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $250K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $8M.
Penner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Penner Family Foundation is headquartered in BENTONVILLE, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$30M
Total Assets
$118.7M
Fair Market Value
$136.5M
Net Worth
$118.7M
Grants Paid
$28.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4M
Distribution Amount
$7.3M
Total: N/A
Total Grants
380
Total Giving
$94.9M
Average Grant
$250K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityTurf Field House | Providence, RI | $8M | 2023 |
| Kipp FoundationCommunity Development - 2025 Campaign and Leadership Priorities | San Francisco, CA | $5M | 2023 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityThe Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Pledge | Stanford, CA | $4M | 2023 |
| Teach For All IncEducation - General Fundraising Support | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| The Kennedy ForumCommunity Development - General Operating Support | Island Heights, NJ | $800K | 2023 |
| RedfCommunity and Economic Development - General Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $600K | 2023 |
| Rock Health FoundationHealth - General Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $600K | 2023 |
| Western Stock Show AssociationNational Western Stock Show - Honoring the Legacy Campaign | Denver, CO | $500K | 2023 |
| The Opportunity TrustEducation - General Operating Support | St Louis, MO | $500K | 2023 |
| Monterey Peninsula FoundationCommunity Development - General Operating Support | Monterey, CA | $450K | 2023 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncSupport for PBS Program - Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan | Arlington Va, VA | $325K | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley FoundationVirtual Peer Support for Mental Health Study | Berkeley, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental Studies50th Anniversary Campaign | Aspen, CO | $250K | 2023 |
| Entitlements How IncCommunity Development - General Operating Support | Alexandria, VA | $250K | 2023 |
| Usa Cycling IncUSA Cycling - Bentonville Headquarters | Colorado Springs, CO | $140K | 2023 |
| National Governors Association Center For Best PracticesCommunity Development - NGA Youth Mental Health Initiative | Washington Dc, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Deerfield AcademyEducation - General Operating Support | Deerfield, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S SchoolEducation - General Operating Support | Concord, NH | $50K | 2023 |
| Usa Water Polo IncAthletics - General Operating Support | Irvine, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Schools AthertonEducation - General Operating Support | Atherton, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Aspen Institute IncCommunity and Economic Development - General Operating Support | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesEducation - General Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Teach For America IncLeaders for this Moment Annual Benefit Dinner | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Governor Dummer AcademyEducation - General Operating Support | Byfield, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Aspen Country Day School IncEducation - General Operating Support | Aspen, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityEducation - General Operating Support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Honored FoundationEducation - General Operating Support | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike AssociationCommunity Development - Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association | Aspen, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Star Rock MinistriesReligion - General Operating Support | San Clemente, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Denver Police FoundationCommunity Development - General Operating Support | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Child Mind Institute IncHealth - General Operating Support | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Children'S HealthHealth - General Operating Support | Palo Alto, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fuller Theological SeminaryReligion - General Operating Support | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Greater San FranciscoCommunity and Economic Development - General Operating Support | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nueva SchoolEducation - General Operating Support | Hillsborough, CA | $10K | 2023 |