Penland Foundation
Accepts applications
Penland Foundation is a private foundation in Beaumont, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $892,072 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $112,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$892,072
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$112,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $686,892 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $775,441 | 73 | $10.0 million |
| 2023 | $686,892 | 74 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $892,072 | 83 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joe Penland Sr 6550 Tram Road, 6550 Tram Road, Beaumont, TX 77713 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 722-4594 |
| What to submit | No specific prescribed form is required and investigation is made on a case by case basis to determine specific needs of the charity and is approved by the board, pursuant to the IRS code sec. 170(c)(2) and sec. (501)(c)(3) |
| Deadlines | There are not submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are not restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What Penland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 77 | $823,372 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $26,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Life Gift of Life | Donation | $112,000 |
| C 3 Foundation C 3 Foundation | Donation | $110,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Heart of md anderson/donation | $95,000 |
| Girls Haven Inc Girls Haven Inc | Fundraiser for organization/donation | $65,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Donation | $55,300 |
| The 100 Club of Southeast Texas | Donation/sponsorship | $42,800 |
| Ymbl Ymbl | Donation | $31,600 |
| Kountze Police Department Kountze Police Department | Donation | $25,000 |
| Moms for America Moms for America | Donation | $25,000 |
| Public Knowledge Public Knowledge | Sherwin lee siy memorial | $25,000 |
| Hardin County Youth Project Show | Project sale | $22,450 |
| Chambers County Youth Livestock Sho Chambers County Youth Livestock Show and Ranch Rod | Donation | $18,073 |
| Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association | Donation | $15,000 |
| Lamar University Lamar University | Rodeo team | $15,000 |
| Christus Health Foundation Setx | Donation | $12,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Ministries | $12,000 |
| JNP JNP | Sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jasper County Sheriff Office Jasper County Sheriff Office | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kountze High School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Catherine Siena School St Catherine Catholic School | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Southeast Texas Circle of Hope Inc Southeast Texas Circle of Hope Inc | Donation | $6,000 |
| Stable-Spirit Stable- Spirit | Donation | $5,500 |
| Alsac St Jude Children's Hospital Alsac / St Jude Children's Hospital | Donation | $5,000 |
| Beaumont Professional Firefighters Beaumont Professional Firefighters | Alarms | $5,000 |
| Beaumont Spindletop Rotary Beaumont Spindletop Rotary | Second degree sponsor | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Tex Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas | Donation | $5,000 |
| Child Abuse & Forensic Service Child Abuse & Forensic Service | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge-Veteran's Homeless S City of Refue-Veteran's Holmeless S | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Dlifgc Dlifgc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Fire Museum of Texas Fire Museum of Texas | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Go 4 the Bell Go 4 the Bell | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Hankamer Volunteer Fire Department Hankamer Volunteer Fire Department | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hardin Jefferson Little Dribbles Hardin Jefferson Little Dribbles | Donation | $5,000 |
| Indian Springs Special Needs Camp Indian Springs Special Needs Camp | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Loula Foundation Loula Foundation | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Madd East Texas Madd East Texas | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Monsignor Kelly High School Monsignor Kelly High School | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Port Neches Police Officers Associa Port Neches Police Officers Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Anne Catholic School St Anne Catholic School | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Penland Sr
- Joe C Vernon
- Steve Gentile
- Joe E Penland Jr
- Nacona Perkins
Questions people ask
Does Penland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are not submission deadlines.
How much does Penland Foundation give?
$892,072 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Penland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joe Penland Sr (Chairman), Joe C Vernon (Secretary), Steve Gentile (Director) and Joe E Penland Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Penland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.