Penny Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Penny Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,500. 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$36,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$497,294
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,500 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 | $25,500 | 14 | $504,366 |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 10 | $523,791 |
| 2025 | $36,500 | 12 | $497,294 |
How to apply
Penny Family Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 10 | $34,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Sunrise Rotary Foundation | General Needs | $17,500 |
| Jemfriends | General Needs | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Durham Wak | General Needs | $2,000 |
| Rotary Foundation | General needs | $1,000 |
| Idaho Humane Society | General Needs | $1,000 |
| Hope House | General Needs | $1,000 |
| Boise State Foundation | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Boise City Adaptive Sports Camp | General needs | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Needs | $500 |
| Shepherd's Home | General Needs | $500 |
| Payette Land Trust | General Needs | $500 |
| UC Davis Center for Equity Health | General Needs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Penny
Questions people ask
Does Penny Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Penny Family Charitable Foundation give?
$36,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Penny Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Penny (Trustee).