The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,715 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,163 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$235,715
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,163
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$48,176
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was down from $398,035 the year before.
58% 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 | $398,035 | 22 | $35,391 |
| 2024 | $235,715 | 19 | $48,176 |
How to apply
The Luke and Whitney Pent 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 The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $108,910 |
| California | 2 | $50,280 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,163 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,550 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,312 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Has No Limits | Donate to provide essential goods to families in need in foster care system | $50,000 |
| Fort Worth Bible Church | Provide religious comfort to the local community | $33,000 |
| USA Transform | Educate and encourages ind and organization to advance postive outcomes in american culture | $26,910 |
| Hope for the Silent Voices | Providing resources and attention to peoples who are severely in need | $25,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | Contribution to actively end the childhood chronic conditions caused by environmental exposures | $20,000 |
| Freedom Shield Foundation | Contribution towards fighitng human trafficking and religous minority persecution | $15,000 |
| Covenant Classical School | To support its mission of providing a rigorous, biblical, christ-centered, classical education | $14,000 |
| Camp Cowboy | Organization that provides free equine assisted growth programs to va, first responders and family members | $10,000 |
| The Wedgewood Circle | To encourage the creation of high quality art and entertainment | $7,500 |
| Edens Song Ministries | Providing medical and educational supplies to those in poverty worldwide | $5,163 |
| Dash Network | Assist people who are seeking asylum by serving their physical and relational needs | $5,000 |
| Hawkwood Foundation | Contribution to help counter human trafficking, kidnapping and hostage taking | $5,000 |
| Inner City Investment Corp | Contribution to eliminate concentrated poverty and racial wealth gap | $5,000 |
| Tucson Torah Center | Aims to foster vibrant jewish community by offering eductaional programs and special events | $5,000 |
| One World Health | Contribution to assist with healthcare for peoples in third world countries | $2,550 |
| Christ the King | Provide religious comfort to the local community | $2,500 |
| Doxa Church | Provide religious comfort to the local community | $2,500 |
| Children International | Humanitarian organization fighting poverty on an international basis | $1,312 |
| Mastermedia International | Christian ministry to entertainment and media executives | $280 |
Officers and trustees
- Luke Pent
- Whitney Pent
- Brooks McCabe
Questions people ask
Does The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation give?
$235,715 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,163.
Who runs The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luke Pent (President/Treasurer/Director), Whitney Pent (Secretary/Director) and Brooks McCabe (Director).
What does The Luke and Whitney Pent Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.