Carol M Penn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol M Penn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Belmont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,625 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,625
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$276,542
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,784 | 11 | $368,678 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 10 | $322,947 |
| 2025 | $42,625 | 15 | $276,542 |
How to apply
Carol M Penn Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carol M Penn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $33,625 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | For general operating support | $20,000 |
| Rockefeller University | For general operating support | $5,000 |
| Bridge to Rwanda (Same Sky Foundation) | For general operating support | $3,000 |
| RX Art | For general operating support | $2,500 |
| Same Sky Foundation at Tides | For general operating support | $2,500 |
| Central Synagogue | For general operating support | $2,300 |
| Stjude Childrens'research Hospital | For general operating support | $2,000 |
| The Common Good | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | For general operating support | $1,000 |
| The Common Good | For general operating support | $500 |
| Food Bank for New York City | For general operating support | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | For general operating support | $500 |
| Temple Emanuel of Great Neck | For general operating support | $500 |
| Frick Collection | For general operating support | $325 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol M Penn
- Laurence E Penn
- Jonathan A Penn
- Valerie A Penn
- Gregory E Penn
Questions people ask
Does Carol M Penn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol M Penn Family Foundation give?
$42,625 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Carol M Penn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol M Penn (President and Director), Laurence E Penn (Vice President and Directo), Jonathan A Penn (Secretary, Treasurer, & VI) and Valerie A Penn (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carol M Penn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.