Halfpenny Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Halfpenny Foundation is a private foundation in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $16,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Halfpenny 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 Halfpenny Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Prepatory School | To help develop student's minds, hearts, souls, and bodies in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others. | $50,000 |
| Sunnycrest Home Inc | To help provide care for individuals with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Sunnycrest Home Inc | To help provide care for individuals with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Sunnycrest Home Inc | To help provide care for individuals with disabilities. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard J Halfpenny
- Nancy M Halfpenny
Questions people ask
Does Halfpenny Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Halfpenny Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Halfpenny Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bernard J Halfpenny (Director/President) and Nancy M Halfpenny (Director/Secretary/Treasur).
What does Halfpenny Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.