David Neal Pennington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David Neal Pennington Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,600 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,500 | 18 | $879,969 |
| 2024 | $35,600 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
David Neal Pennington 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 David Neal Pennington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $23,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIDS Assistance Project | To provide assistance to AIDS victims | $6,000 |
| The Trevor Project | To provide crisis and suicide prevention services | $6,000 |
| The Asher House | To rescue and rehabilitate animals that been abandon | $6,000 |
| Special Delivery San Diego (Meal Delivery) | To provide food to AIDS patients | $5,000 |
| St Judes | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastophic diseases through research and treatment | $5,000 |
| Amfar | To further the research of a cure for AIDS | $4,000 |
| Feeding America | To end hunger in the united states | $3,000 |
| Project Angel Food | To provide food to AIDS patients | $3,000 |
| Make A Wish | To grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots | To distribute toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for christmas | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide independent impartial medical humanitarian assistance | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To further the cancer research | $1,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | To further the cancer research | $1,000 |
| Olive Crest | To transform the lives of childern and families in crisis | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To support veterans, families and caregivers through programs, services and advocacy | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David N Pennington
- Donna B Jordan
Questions people ask
Does David Neal Pennington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Neal Pennington Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs David Neal Pennington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David N Pennington (Director, President) and Donna B Jordan (Director).
What does David Neal Pennington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and food and hunger.