Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,835 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $155 and the largest $1,950. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5,835
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$155
- Largest grant$1,950
- Assets$529,358
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6,712 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $6,712 | 13 | $607,314 |
| 2024 | $5,835 | 14 | $529,358 |
How to apply
Penny Lima Newhouse 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 Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $3,627 |
| New York | 2 | $1,850 |
| Colorado | 1 | $258 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WHQR Public Radio | General & unrestricted | $1,950 |
| Braver Angels | General & unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Advanced Youth Outreach | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue | General & unrestricted | $312 |
| Compassion & Choices | General & unrestricted | $258 |
| Planned Parenthood | General & unrestricted | $250 |
| Humanists and Freethinkers | General & unrestricted | $206 |
| Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation | General & unrestricted | $104 |
| Bikers Against Drunk Driving | General & unresticted | $100 |
| Friends of Aeon | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| John Locke Foundation | General & unrestricted | $100 |
| Uncw | General & unrestricted | $90 |
| Holly Grove Booster | General & unrestricted | $75 |
| Mosaic Jewish Thought | General & unrestricted | $40 |
Officers and trustees
- Doc Hamm
Questions people ask
Does Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation give?
$5,835 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $155.
Who runs Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Doc Hamm (Director).
What does Penny Lima Newhouse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.