The Penny Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$495K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Penny Foundation?
The Penny Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by New Venture Fund ($140K), NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc ($106K), BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $495K in grants to The Penny Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | $140,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | $106,325 | 1 | 2024 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Moore Impact Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Women Donors Network | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| NEO Philanthropy Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Solidaire Network Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Zyne Family Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cawaco Resource Conservation & | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable | $7,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Better Place Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Penny Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Zyne Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT NEEDS OF ORGANIZATION | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Cawaco Resource Conservation & | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $140,000 |
| 2024 | NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | BCVF GRANT TO STRENGTHEN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER PARTICIPATION IN BLACK COMMUNITIES | $106,325 |
| 2024 | BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc | GOTV/Voter Registration | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Better Place Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable | COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Moore Impact Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | NEO Philanthropy Inc | Program Grant | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Solidaire Network Inc | General Support for 501(c)(3) activities for Woke Vote | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable | COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable | COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Women Donors Network | SUPPORT FOR GOOD PEOPLE VOTE | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Penny Foundation?
The Penny Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by New Venture Fund ($140K), NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc ($106K), BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $495K in grants to The Penny Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The Penny Foundation's largest funder?
New Venture Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Penny Foundation, with $140K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has The Penny Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $495K in grants to The Penny Foundation across 14 grants from 12 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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