Private foundation · EIN 81-0831228
Penner Family Foundation Inc
Bentonville, AR
Penner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bentonville, AR. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $25.3M in grants and contributions paid across 81 grants, with $116M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Brown University, KIPP Foundation and The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | To build, equip, and maintain the turf field house | $8,000,000 |
| KIPP Foundation | San Francisco, CA | to support KIPP Foundation's 2025 Campaign and Leadership Priorities | $5,000,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford, CA | The Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Pledge | $4,000,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | To support Aspen Institute's initiatives | $1,000,000 |
| The Kennedy Forum | Island Heights, NJ | to accelerate parity, access, and equity in mental health and substance use disorder systems | $900,000 |
| Redf | San Francisco, CA | to support the strategic growth campaign of REDF | $600,000 |
| Rock Health Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $600,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Aspen, CO | to establish an endowment for the Outdoor/Experiential Education Program. | $500,000 |
| One Mind | Rutherford, CA | to support the Cohort of the One Mind Accelerator | $500,000 |
| Teach for All Inc | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| The Opportunity Trust | St Louis, MO | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Western Stock Show Association | Denver, CO | to support the Honoring the Legacy Campaign of the National Western Stock Show | $500,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | Monterey, CA | to support general operations | $450,000 |
| Entitlements How Inc | Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| History Colorado | Denver, CO | to support the America 250- Colorado 150 Commemoration | $250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the Psychological Literacy Project | $224,173 |
| Heartland Forward | Bentonville, AR | to align resources, accelerate policy adoption, and deliver lasting improvements in health outcomes, workforce readiness, and economic vitality across the heart | $150,000 |
| Lone Rock Foundation | Bailey, CO | to support developing plans for organizational growth | $125,000 |
| National Governors Association Center for Best Practices | Washington DC, DC | to strengthen state capacity to coordinate and improve youth mental health systems | $100,000 |
| USA Cycling Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Support for Team USA Cycling | $92,736 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Carbondale, CO | Support for capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | to support the Undergraduate Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | Atherton, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| St Paul's School | Concord, NH | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | New York, NY | to support the 2025 annual benefit dinner | $50,000 |
The 25 largest of 81 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$11.6M · 38 grants
- Rhode Island$8.07M · 3 grants
- Colorado$1.68M · 16 grants
- District of Columbia$1.22M · 8 grants
- New Jersey$900K · 1 grant
- New York$625K · 6 grants
- Missouri$500K · 1 grant
- Virginia$250K · 1 grant
- Pennsylvania$224K · 1 grant
- Arkansas$150K · 1 grant
- Massachusetts$75K · 2 grants
- New Hampshire$50K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Penner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Penner Family Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Penner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $25,331,409 in grants and contributions paid (81 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Penner Family Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Brown University (RI), $8M, KIPP Foundation (CA), $5M, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University (CA), $4M, The Aspen Institute Inc (DC), $1M and The Kennedy Forum (NJ), $900K.