The Penrod Society LTD
The organization's mission focuses on the cultivation, encouragement and development of public interest in and support of the arts.
The Penrod Society LTD at a glance
In short: The Penrod Society LTD gave $73K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,673
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,168
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,274
- Total assets
- $1,365,379
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Penrod Society LTD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Newfields ($49K). Together the top 4 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Penrod Society LTD gives
- Giving grew 191% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $73K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newfields Indianapolis, IN | General | $48,625 |
| Tindley Academy Indianapolis, IN | General | $8,300 |
| Marian University Indianapolis, IN | General | $8,248 |
| Indiana Black Expo Indianapolis, IN | General | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,365,379 | $1,043,395 | $960,625 | $72,673 | 4 | $60,790 |
| 2023 | $1,180,942 | $866,270 | $811,302 | $71,380 | 2 | $37,962 |
| 2022 | $1,091,987 | $791,203 | $698,723 | $25,000 | 1 | $22,436 |
| 2021 | $978,443 | $683,474 | $590,238 | $25,000 | 1 | $2,413 |
| 2020 | $821,102 | $188,343 | $222,413 | $25,000 | 1 | $10,769 |
About The Penrod Society LTD
Based on IRS filings
The Penrod Society LTD is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Penrod Society LTD is led by Bryan Strawbridge, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Strawbridge
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Wormser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenden Pavlica
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mac Schilling
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Evans
Board Member
Vice President - Arts Fair → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Haley
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Blackwell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronan Johnson
Board Member
Vice President - Arts Fair → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Bryant
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Roach
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Muse
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Joe Hawkins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Rogers (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Adam Nowak (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bryan Strawbrigde (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Becker (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Lechleiter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Dewitt (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John Andrews (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Gadus (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 The Penrod Society LTD
How much does The Penrod Society LTD give each year?
The Penrod Society LTD gave $73K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $71K across 2 grants.
What is The Penrod Society LTD's typical grant size?
The Penrod Society LTD's median grant in 2024 was $8,274, and its average grant was $18,168, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Penrod Society LTD give grants?
The Penrod Society LTD gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants).
Does The Penrod Society LTD give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Penrod Society LTD's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Penrod Society LTD?
The Penrod Society LTD reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is The Penrod Society LTD?
The Penrod Society LTD is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Penrod Society LTD's EIN?
The Penrod Society LTD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6069479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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