The Penniman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Penniman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,981 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. 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$20,981
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$97,336
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,465 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,065 | 43 | $137,001 |
| 2024 | $27,465 | 43 | $108,455 |
| 2025 | $20,981 | 38 | $97,336 |
How to apply
The Penniman Foundation Inc 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 The Penniman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $13,190 |
| New York | 17 | $6,791 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Public Garden | General support | $3,000 |
| International Institute of NE | General support | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts General Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
| MSPCC Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| Springs Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Beacon Hill Civic Association | General support | $750 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $750 |
| Neads World Class Service Dogs | General support | $750 |
| Brooklyn Heights Assocation | General support | $600 |
| Amagansett Free Library | General support | $500 |
| Amagansett Historical Association | General support | $500 |
| Amagansett Village Improvement Society | General support | $500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General support | $500 |
| Arf | General support | $500 |
| Beacon Hill Village | General support | $500 |
| Boston Partners in Education | General support | $500 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | General support | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General support | $500 |
| Peconic Land Trust | General support | $500 |
| Pets and People Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $500 |
| Vilna Shul | General support | $500 |
| 3L Place | General support | $350 |
| ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $350 |
| Adl Fighting Anti-Semitism and Hate | General support | $350 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $350 |
| WGBH | General support | $350 |
| Amagansett Fire Department | General support | $250 |
| Harvest Farm | General support | $250 |
| Wikipedia | General support | $250 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $210 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $200 |
| Longhouse Reserve | General support | $175 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General support | $156 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General support | $150 |
| Museum of Fine Art | General support | $140 |
| Wers | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susana Lopez
- Douglas Levin
- J Robert Casey
Questions people ask
Does The Penniman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Penniman Foundation Inc give?
$20,981 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Penniman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susana Lopez (President), Douglas Levin (Treasurer) and J Robert Casey (Clerk).
What does The Penniman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and arts and culture.