A Billion Pennies Inc
This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. In addition, the corporation is organized for the purpose of providing academic scholarships.
A Billion Pennies Inc at a glance
In short: A Billion Pennies Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $180K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $180,000
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $17,988
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Billion Pennies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dayton ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | — | $180,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,988 | $200,447 | $182,459 | $180,000 | 1 | $2,666 |
About A Billion Pennies Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Billion Pennies Inc is a public charity, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Billion Pennies Inc is led by Francis Kevane, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francis Kevane
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Charles Pointer
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chip Hurt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Daniel Brice
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Gregory Gerba
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Keith Ellett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas Hack
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Billion Pennies Inc
How much does A Billion Pennies Inc give each year?
A Billion Pennies Inc gave $180K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is A Billion Pennies Inc?
A Billion Pennies Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
Where does A Billion Pennies Inc operate?
A Billion Pennies Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is A Billion Pennies Inc's EIN?
A Billion Pennies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4804363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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