Pennys Flight Foundation Inc
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Pennys Flight Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pennys Flight Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,200
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,733
- -69.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,444,907
- +67.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pennys Flight Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Tumor Foundation ($111K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2024) to $639K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Scientific Research | $81,000 |
| Childrens Tumor Foundation York, NY | Scientific Research | $30,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Cold Spring Har, NY | Scientific Research | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,444,907 | $2,062,467 | $1,046,844 | $116,200 | 3 | $97,769 |
| 2023 | $1,462,194 | $1,683,901 | $1,316,319 | $638,567 | 5 | $11,481 |
| 2022 | $606,652 | $645,390 | $38,738 | — | — | — |
About Pennys Flight Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Glen Cove, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Doerge
Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Carl Doerge
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Grant
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Willard
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kearney Staniford
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $132K, to Katherine Doerge (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pennys Flight Foundation Inc
How much does Pennys Flight Foundation Inc give each year?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc gave $116K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $639K across 5 grants.
What is Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $38,733, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pennys Flight Foundation Inc give grants?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Pennys Flight Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific Research" (3 grants).
How large is Pennys Flight Foundation Inc?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Pennys Flight Foundation Inc?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Glen Cove, NY. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1211076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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