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Penner Family Foundation Inc: 81 grants to organizations, $25.3 million (tax year ended December 2025)

Penner Family Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Bentonville, AR, paid 81 grants to organizations totaling $25,331,409 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on July 23, 2026. The largest was $8,000,000 to Brown University in Providence, RI for to build, equip, and maintain the turf field house.

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EIN
810831228
Based in
Bentonville, AR
Assets
$115,715,324
Grants paid
$25,331,409
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed July 23, 2026, IRS object ID 202602049349100910. It reported $25,331,409 in grants paid; 81 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Brown UniversityProvidence, RITo build, equip, and maintain the turf field house$8,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CAto support KIPP Foundation's 2025 Campaign and Leadership PrioritiesEducation$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAThe department of athletics, physical education, and recreation pledge$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCTo support Aspen Institute's initiativesSocial science$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Kennedy ForumIsland Heights, NJto accelerate parity, access, and equity in mental health and substance use disorder systems$900,000apps.irs.gov
RedfSan Francisco, CAto support the strategic growth campaign of REDFPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$600,000apps.irs.gov
Rock Health FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating SupportCommunity improvement and capacity building$600,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Education FoundationAspen, COto establish an endowment for the Outdoor/Experiential Education Program.Employment$500,000apps.irs.gov
One MindRutherford, CAto support the Cohort of the One Mind AcceleratorMental health and crisis intervention$500,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for All IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating SupportEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Opportunity TrustSt Louis, MOGeneral Operating SupportEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, COto support the Honoring the Legacy Campaign of the National Western Stock ShowRecreation and sports$500,000apps.irs.gov
Monterey Peninsula FoundationMonterey, CAto support general operationsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$450,000apps.irs.gov
Entitlements How IncAlexandria, VAGeneral Operating Support$250,000apps.irs.gov
History ColoradoDenver, COto support the America 250- Colorado 150 Commemoration$250,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo support the Psychological Literacy ProjectEducation$224,173apps.irs.gov
Heartland ForwardBentonville, ARto align resources, accelerate policy adoption, and deliver lasting improvements in health outcomes, workforce readiness, and economic vitality across the heartlandCommunity improvement and capacity building$150,000apps.irs.gov
Lone Rock FoundationBailey, COto support developing plans for organizational growthPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$125,000apps.irs.gov
National Governors Association Center for Best PracticesWashington DC, DCto strengthen state capacity to coordinate and improve youth mental health systems$100,000apps.irs.gov
USA Cycling IncColorado Springs, COSupport for Team USA CyclingRecreation and sports$92,736apps.irs.gov
Aspen Valley Land TrustCarbondale, COSupport for capital campaignEnvironment$50,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIto support the Undergraduate Annual Fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Schools AthertonAtherton, CAGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
St Paul's SchoolConcord, NHGeneral Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America IncNew York, NYto support the 2025 annual benefit dinnerEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral Operating SupportSocial science$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAto support the Business School$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAto support the School of Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAGeneral Operating SupportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
USA Cycling IncColorado Springs, COGeneral Operating SupportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
USA Water Polo IncIrvine, CAGeneral Operating SupportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, COGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
AspencountrydayschoolincAspen, COto support the Annual Fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Foxg1 Research FoundationSands Point, NYFoxG1 Research and Program Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Governor Dummer AcademyByfield, MAGeneral Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Honored FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAto support the Athletic Department$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAto support the Parent Fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIto support the Men and Women's Water Polo team$20,000apps.irs.gov
Roaring Fork Mountain Bike AssociationAspen, COto support the general operations of the Roaring Forks Mountain Bike Association$20,000apps.irs.gov
Star Rock MinistriesSan Clemente, CAGeneral Operating SupportYouth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
Child Mind Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating SupportMental health and crisis intervention$15,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Public RadioAspen, COGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Mountain College Foundation IncGlenwood Springs, COGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Police FoundationDenver, COGeneral Operating SupportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTo support School of Foreign ServicesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC2025 Annual - Arts & SciencesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity Greater San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jim SaundersfundKailua Kona, HIto support general operations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
MenloschoolAtherton, CAto support the Annual Fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CAGeneral Operating SupportAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
New York Road Runners IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Protect Our WintersBoulder, COGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAGeneral Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Fuller FoundationPasadena, CAGeneral Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Nueva SchoolHillsborough, CAGeneral Operating SupportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen JournalismAspen, COGeneral Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
CharlesarmstrongschoolBelmont, CAto support the Annual Fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley IncMilpitas, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictLos Altos, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CAGeneral Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Phillips Brooks SchoolMenlo Park, CAGeneral Operating SupportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Positive Coaching AllianceMountain View, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Nature Conservancy - CaliforniaSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kki'o Ho'omana FundKailua Kona, HIGeneral Operating Support$2,500apps.irs.gov
The ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Health Council IncPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
EcoflightAspen, COGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edgewood Center for Children and FamiliesSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating SupportMental health and crisis intervention$1,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DCGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and ZooPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
San Jose Children's Discovery MuseumSan Jose, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CAGeneral Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CAGeneral Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Trust for Hidden VillaLos Altos, CAGeneral Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed September 3, 2025, IRS object ID 202522469349100437. It reported $31,313,738 in grants paid; 82 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Brown UniversityProvidence, RITurf Field House$9,000,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CACommunity Development - 2025 Campaign and Leadership PrioritiesEducation$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAThe Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Pledge$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIBrown Undergraduate Internship and Research Fund$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIVan Wickle Scholarship Fund$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCCommunity and Economic Development - General Operating SupportSocial science$1,050,000apps.irs.gov
Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteDallas, TXHealth - General Operating Support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for All IncNew York, NYEducation - General Fundraising SupportEducation$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Jed FoundationBrooklyn, NYTo provide support for the "OUR HOUSE" campaign$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Born This Way FoundationNew York, NYCommunity Development - General Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$600,000apps.irs.gov
RedfSan Francisco, CACommunity and Economic Development - General Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$600,000apps.irs.gov
Just Keep Livin FoundationLos Angeles, CAGreenlight Grants Initiative$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Opportunity TrustSt Louis, MOEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, CONational Western Stock Show - Honoring the Legacy CampaignRecreation and sports$500,000apps.irs.gov
Monterey Peninsula FoundationMonterey, CACommunity Development - General Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$450,000apps.irs.gov
The Kennedy ForumIsland Heights, NJCommunity Development - General Operating Support$400,000apps.irs.gov
Entitlements How IncAlexandria, VACommunity Development - General Operating Support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$224,000apps.irs.gov
USA Cycling IncColorado Springs, COUSA Cycling - Bentonville HeadquartersRecreation and sports$110,000apps.irs.gov
The Village of WellingtonWellington, FLTo relocate the public recreational facility from Community Park to Village Park within Wellington$95,238apps.irs.gov
African American Community Service AgencySan Jose, CACommunity Development - General Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI2024 Annual Grant/September - Undergraduate Annual Fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Schools AthertonAtherton, CAEducation - General Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
St Paul's SchoolConcord, NHEducation - General Operating Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CASupport for the Business School$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CASupport for the School of Education$50,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
USA Cycling IncColorado Springs, COAthletics - General Operating SupportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
USA Water Polo IncIrvine, CAAthletics - General Operating SupportRecreation and sports$50,000apps.irs.gov
California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CAEducation - General Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Center for Environmental StudiesAspen, COEnvironment - General Operating SupportEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Country Day School IncAspen, COEducation - General Operating Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Foxg1 Research FoundationSands Point, NYHealth - General Operating Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Governor Dummer AcademyByfield, MAEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington Va, VASupport for PBS Program - Tell Me More with Kelly CorriganArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Honored FoundationWashington, DCEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Teach for America IncNew York, NYEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CASupport for the Parent Fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CASupport for the Athletic Department$25,000apps.irs.gov
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIAthletics - Water Polo Support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Roaring Fork Mountain Bike AssociationAspen, COCommunity Development - Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association$20,000apps.irs.gov
Star Rock MinistriesSan Clemente, CAReligion - General Operating SupportYouth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
Child Mind Institute IncNew York, NYHealth - General Operating SupportMental health and crisis intervention$15,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen Public RadioAspen, COCommunity Development - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Mountain College Foundation IncGlenwood Springs, COEducation - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Police FoundationDenver, COCommunity Development - General Operating SupportHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CAReligion - General Operating SupportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCSupport for the College of Arts and SciencesEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCSupport for the School of Foreign ServiceEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Habitat for Humanity Greater San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACommunity and Economic Development - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jim Saunders FundKailua Kona, HIEducation - General Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CAKIPP 2025 Annual GalaEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CAHealth - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Menlo SchoolAtherton, CAEducation - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CAEnvironment - General Operating SupportAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
New York Road Runners IncNew York, NYAthletics - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Protect Our WintersBoulder, COEnvironment - General Operating SupportEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CAEducation - General Operating Support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Nueva SchoolHillsborough, CAEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Western Stock Show AssociationDenver, COCitizen of the West Award DinnerRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Aspen JournalismAspen, COEnvironment - General Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Armstrong SchoolBelmont, CAEducation - General Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Child Advocates of Silicon Valley IncMilpitas, CACommunity Development - General Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CAArts/Culture - General Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictLos Altos, CAEnvironment - General Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CAEducation - General Operating SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Phillips Brooks SchoolMenlo Park, CAEducation - General Operating SupportEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Positive Coaching AllianceMountain View, CAAthletics - General Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Nature Conservancy - CaliforniaSan Francisco, CAEnvironment - General Operating Support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kki'o Ho'omana FundKailua Kona, HIEducation - General Operating Support$2,500apps.irs.gov
The ExploratoriumSan Francisco, CACommunity Development - General Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Health Council IncPalo Alto, CAHealth - General Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
EcoflightAspen, COEnvironment - General Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edgewood Center for Children and FamiliesSan Francisco, CAHealth - General Operating SupportMental health and crisis intervention$1,000apps.irs.gov
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DCHealth - General Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum and ZooPalo Alto, CAEducation - General Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAEnvironment - General Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
San Jose Children's Discovery MuseumSan Jose, CACommunity Development - General Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CAHealth - General Operating Support$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CACommunity Development - General Operating SupportArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Trust for Hidden VillaLos Altos, CACommunity Development - General Operating SupportEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
California$22,600,000
Rhode Island$21,140,000
New York$3,300,000
Colorado$2,469,736
District of Columbia$2,342,000
New Jersey$1,300,000
Missouri$1,000,000
Texas$1,000,000

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