Penniman Family Foundation
The Penniman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists restrictions on awards for medical research, education, and environmental preservation and enhancement.
Penniman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Penniman Family Foundation gave $147K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,950
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,199
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $298,497
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Penniman Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made in writing to foundation manager Nicholas G. Penniman IV. The filing lists medical research, education, and environmental preservation and enhancement as restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Nicholas G Penniman Iv
Mailing address: 160 Moorings Park Drive J205, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (239) 262-7292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Penniman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Center for Government Accountability ($45K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 215 grants of 217 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining distribution was 10% each to Missouri and New York, 6% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Penniman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 335% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $198K (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Center for Government Accountability Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $45,000 |
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Naples Art Association Naples, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital Naples, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Georgetown Day School Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc Naples, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Moorings Park Foundation Naples, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,497 | $125,584 | $151,150 | $146,950 | 35 | $147,948 | $124,382 | $44,213 |
| 2023 | $324,063 | $92,265 | $167,193 | $157,450 | 41 | $159,212 | $90,388 | $42,912 |
| 2022 | $398,991 | $137,634 | $190,431 | $190,333 | 49 | $190,333 | $137,536 | $49,060 |
| 2021 | $451,788 | $145,113 | $200,180 | $198,380 | 46 | $199,230 | $144,163 | $57,072 |
| 2020 | $506,855 | $29,390 | $105,257 | $103,150 | 46 | — | $28,465 | $51,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Penniman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies medical research, education, and environmental preservation and enhancement as restrictions on awards.
Its grantees describe work in several areas. St. Lawrence University says it is a liberal arts institution preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers. Florida Gulf Coast University’s foundation describes its work as securing and managing philanthropy for the university’s teaching, scholarship, and public service mission. Naples Art Association says it offers programs, classes, exhibitions, and events to enrich the community through visual arts. Gulfshore Playhouse describes a commitment to professional theatre and arts education. American Rivers says it works to protect and restore rivers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $146,950. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $45,000, with a median of $1,600. Its grant totals were $157,450 across 41 grants in 2023 and $190,333 across 49 grants in 2022.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $45,000 to Florida Center for Government Accountability; $14,000 to St. Lawrence University; $10,500 to Florida Gulf Coast University; $10,000 to Naples Art Association; $8,000 to Gulfshore Playhouse; and $7,500 to Naples Community Hospital. Other grants included $5,000 each to Georgetown Day School, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Naples Botanical Garden.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas G. Penniman IV as president, and Linda S. Penniman, Rebecca H. Penniman, Nicholas G. Penniman V, and Sarah Harding as trustees.
Penniman Family Foundation is led by Nicholas G. Penniman IV, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas G. Penniman IV
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Penniman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas G. Penniman V
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca H. Penniman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Harding
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Penniman Family Foundation
How much does Penniman Family Foundation give each year?
Penniman Family Foundation gave $147K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 41 grants.
What is Penniman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Penniman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,600, and its average grant was $4,199, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Penniman Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Penniman Family Foundation give grants?
Penniman Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (11 grants), St. Louis, MO (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Penniman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Penniman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are Penniman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Penniman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Center for Government Accountability ($45,000), St Lawrence University ($14,000) and Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Penniman Family Foundation?
Penniman Family Foundation reported $298K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Penniman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies medical research, education, and environmental preservation and enhancement as restrictions on awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Penniman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Penniman Family Foundation's EIN?
Penniman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6810150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Penniman Family Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Penniman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/penniman-family-foundation-morg_9e5301beffa24c779336e3bcd0104de1
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