Penniman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Penniman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,950 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,950
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$882,950
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $157,450 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $157,450 | 41 | $910,719 |
| 2024 | $146,950 | 35 | $882,950 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nicholas G Penniman IV 160 Moorings Park Drive J205, Naples, FL 34105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (239) 262-7292 |
| What to submit | Request in writing to foundation manager |
| Restrictions | Medical research, education, environmental preservation & enhancement. |
What Penniman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 17 | $101,200 |
| Missouri | 7 | $14,000 |
| New York | 1 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,250 |
| Maryland | 4 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Center for Government Accountability | Charitable | $45,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Naples Art Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Georgetown Day School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Rock Creek Park Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Rivers | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Neurology | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Washington University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Artis-Naples | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Louis County Extension | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Louis Shakespeare Festival | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Avow Hospice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| David Lawrence Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Florida Bulldog | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Floridians for Democracy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lowell School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Odyssey School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Louis Jewish Community Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Audubon Western Everglades | Charitable | $500 |
| Forest Park Forever | Charitable | $500 |
| Transparancy USA | Charitable | $500 |
| Free Speech Project Georgetown University | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas G Penniman IV
- Linda S Penniman
- Rebecca H Penniman
- Nicholas G Penniman V
- Sarah Harding
Questions people ask
Does Penniman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Penniman Family Foundation give?
$146,950 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Penniman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicholas G Penniman IV (President), Linda S Penniman (Trustee), Rebecca H Penniman (Trustee) and Nicholas G Penniman V (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Penniman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.