The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F
The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F is a private foundation based in New York City, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established and has been tax-exempt since May 1998. It functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-20.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$675K
-34.5% YoY
Grant Count
33
-17.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-20.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Medical school education
- Health organizations
- Education
- Jewish organizations
- Children and youth services, including a Jewish children's museum
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $18 to $282,988.
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024-2025):
- Total assets: $2.41M (2024); $1.91M (2025)
- Total liabilities: $424k (2024)
- Revenue: $1.3M (2024)
- Total expenses: $1.05M (2024)
Historical Assets: $1,945,377 (2020)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,911,262 | $2,407,422 | $2,297,611 |
| Revenue | $200,321 | $1,300,766 | $629,305 |
| Expenses | $706,659 | $1,047,604 | $926,926 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $698,060 | $1,045,289 | $893,367 |
| Net Investment Income | $191,722 | $198,451 | $163,552 |
| Distributable Amount | $145,124 | $132,553 | $127,810 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Arnold S Penner — President & CEO
- Madaleine Berley — Treasurer
- Amy Berley — Director
- Nancy Berley — Director
- Jennifer Berley — Director
- Mark Berley — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BERLEY | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY BERLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| IYALA BERLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JACK BANK | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| MADALEINE BERLEY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported significant initiatives in higher education and medical research:
The Penner family presented a $20M gift to Howard University's GRACE Grant fund
The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F - Foundation DirectoryA $10M gift strengthened Georgetown University's commitment to access and affordability
$10M Gift Strengthens Georgetown\u2019s Commitment to Access and Affordability\The foundation sponsors the annual Arnold and Madaleine Penner Musculoskeletal Research Symposium at Montefiore Einstein (13th annual held in 2025)
The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F - Foundation DirectoryArnold S Penner has been recognized as a supporter of cultural institutions, including the National Dance Institute
The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F - Foundation DirectorySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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