Sharon and Claude B Pennington
Sharon and Claude B Pennington is a private foundation based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its stated mission is to create and sustain safe, secure, and thriving communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. The foundation supports causes including public safety, disaster relief, sports and recreation, health and wellness, the arts, education, and religious organizations.
Sharon and Claude B Pennington at a glance
In short: Sharon and Claude B Pennington gave $3.1M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,138,212
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- Average grant
- $65,379
- Median grant
- $4,055
- Total assets
- $37,440,682
- +14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sharon and Claude B Pennington
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: proposals are solicited by trustees, and notified organizations submit them through the online application system. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Bill Hodgkins
Mailing address: 10343 Siegen Lane, Suite B1, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: (225) 937-7593
Email: bhodgkins@penningtonoil.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sharon and Claude B Pennington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Cajun Navy ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 48 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sharon and Claude B Pennington gives
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Cajun Navy Baton Rouge, LA | 2024 Annual Gifts | $1,279,437 |
| West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Port Allen, LA | 2024 Annual Gifts | $618,030 |
| East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Baton Rouge, LA | 2024 Annual Gifts | $338,638 |
| East Baton Rouge District Attorney Baton Rouge, LA | 2024 Annual Gifts | $260,000 |
| Mount Zion Baptist Church II Plaquemine, LA | Community Outreach Initiative | $122,500 |
| LSU Police Department Baton Rouge, LA | Explosive Ordiance K9 | $100,000 |
| Iberville Christian Center St Gabriel, LA | Motors Course/Swat Equipment | $69,345 |
| City of Plaquemine Police Dept Plaquemine, LA | Police Equipment | $50,000 |
| The Emerge Center Baton Rouge, LA | Gala Presenting Sponsorship 2024 | $50,000 |
| 18TH Judicial Dist Attorneys OFC Plaquemine, LA | Flock Camera | $30,000 |
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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 | $37,440,682 | $2,453,890 | $3,488,866 | $3,138,212 | 48 | $3,138,212 | $1,475,051 | $1,674,414 |
| 2023 | $32,809,414 | $553,185 | $63,096 | — | — | $4,037 | $513,000 | $1,477,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sharon and Claude B Pennington reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports public safety, disaster relief, sports and recreation, health and wellness, and the arts. Its website also identifies education and religious organizations among the causes it supports.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate this range. United Cajun Navy describes its mission as providing disaster and non-disaster relief and community outreach. The Emerge Center says it supports access to therapeutic services and education for people with autism and communication challenges. Other grantees include organizations whose stated missions address animal welfare, women’s and infants’ health, pediatric brain cancer research and family support, children’s learning, and support for law enforcement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $3,138,212. Grants ranged from $800 to $1,279,437, with a median grant of $4,054. The largest awards included $1,279,437 to United Cajun Navy for “2024 ANNUAL GIFTS,” $618,030 to West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for “2024 ANNUAL GIFTS,” and $338,638 to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for “2024 ANNUAL GIFTS.” Other notable awards included $260,000 to East Baton Rouge District Attorney for “2024 ANNUAL GIFTS” and $122,500 to Mount Zion Baptist Church II for a “COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE.”
The foundation’s website says it has no competitive grantmaking cycle and accepts only proposals solicited by trustees; pre-selected nonprofits are notified when to submit. Its 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. The filing lists Bill Hodgkins as the application contact, with form and materials and deadlines recorded as “N/A” and award restrictions as “TO BE DETERMINED.” The website says all requests, including event sponsorships, must be submitted through its online application system. It also requires a final report one year after the grant award date; organizations that miss the deadline in their award letter are not considered for future funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claude Pennington and Sharon Pennington as officers.
Sharon and Claude B Pennington's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claude Pennington
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Pennington
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Sharon and Claude B Pennington
How much does Sharon and Claude B Pennington give each year?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington gave $3.1M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sharon and Claude B Pennington's typical grant size?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington's median grant in 2024 was $4,055, and its average grant was $65,379, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sharon and Claude B Pennington give grants?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (22 grants) and Plaquemine, LA (15 grants).
Does Sharon and Claude B Pennington give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Sharon and Claude B Pennington's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Annual Gifts" (4 grants).
Who are Sharon and Claude B Pennington's largest grantees?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington's largest 2024 grantees include United Cajun Navy ($1,279,437), West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office ($618,030) and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office ($338,638), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sharon and Claude B Pennington?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington reported $37.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sharon and Claude B Pennington fund?
The foundation states that it supports public safety, disaster relief, sports and recreation, health and wellness, and the arts. Its website also identifies education and religious organizations among the causes it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sharon and Claude B Pennington?
The website says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: proposals are solicited by trustees, and notified organizations submit them through the online application system. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sharon and Claude B Pennington's EIN?
Sharon and Claude B Pennington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5336145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sharon and Claude B Pennington accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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