Penner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Penner Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,110 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $79,550. 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$173,110
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$79,550
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,565 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 | $125,030 | 16 | $888,592 |
| 2024 | $154,565 | 18 | $972,308 |
| 2025 | $173,110 | 15 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Penner 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 Penner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 13 | $168,110 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill United Methodist Church | Charitable contribution | $79,550 |
| Edwards Store | Charitable Contribution | $16,000 |
| Carpenter Square Theatre | Charitable contribution | $15,460 |
| Sunbeam Family Services | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Savannah Station | Charitable contribution | $12,600 |
| Willow Pregnancy Support | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Life Choices | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Recovering Oklahomans | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| OKC Town Hall | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Reframed by Truth | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Santas Cause | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Search Ministries | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Skyline | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Lyric Theatre | Charitable contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederic J Penner
- Jennifer F Penner
Questions people ask
Does Penner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Penner Foundation give?
$173,110 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Penner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederic J Penner (Trustee) and Jennifer F Penner (Trustee).
What does Penner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.