Penrose Foundation
Accepts applications
Penrose Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$121,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,010 the year before.
40% 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 | $121,500 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $118,010 | 23 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $121,000 | 21 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Attention Sharon S Mayes PO Box 910, Fort Worth, TX 76101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (682) 899-1315 |
| What to submit | Transcript (with s.a.t. &/or a.c.t. Scores), three (3) letters of recommendation, copy of parent's last three (3) income tax returns, and an essay. |
| Deadlines | April 1 of the applicable year |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be of hispanic descent and must maintain a 3.0 grade average each semester. |
What Penrose Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $121,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $6,000 |
| Academy 4 | General support | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of Tarrant County | General support | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | General support | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia P Schieffer
- Sharon Schieffer Mayes
- Yolanda Cornejo Garcia
- Robert P Evans
- Susan N Schieffer
- Sharon S Baird
- J Thomas Schieffer
- Lucy P Eichenauer
Questions people ask
Does Penrose Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1 of the applicable year.
How much does Penrose Foundation give?
$121,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Penrose Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia P Schieffer (Director/Pres), Sharon Schieffer Mayes (Director/Vp), Yolanda Cornejo Garcia (Director) and Robert P Evans (Director/Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Penrose Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.