Penner Foundation
Penner Foundation is a private foundation, based in Interlochen, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $62K. Net investment income was $81.
Penner Foundation at a glance
In short: Penner Foundation gave $62K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $62K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $62,417
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $62,417
- Median grant
- $62,417
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Penner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Penner Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $62K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $62,417 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $81 | $63,292 | $62,417 | 1 | $63,292 | $81 | — |
| 2021 | $63,211 | $133 | $563 | — | — | $563 | $33 | $3,124 |
| 2020 | $63,641 | $16,808 | $9,742 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $14,390 | $3,512 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Penner Foundation is led by Jonathan Penner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jonathan Penner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Engel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Samelson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bowen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Penner Foundation
How much does Penner Foundation give each year?
Penner Foundation gave $62K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Penner Foundation operate?
Penner Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois.
What is Penner Foundation's EIN?
Penner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2974470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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