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The IRENE W & CB PENNINGTON PRIVATE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Louisiana, Washington D.C., and Mississippi. As the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, engagement is strictly by invitation and based on established relationships. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SILLIMAN INSTITUTE INC
$815K
5%
United Cajun Navy
$621.6K
4%
CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC
$455K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
130
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION?
No. IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION give?
IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, District Of Columbia, and Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include SILLIMAN INSTITUTE INC, United Cajun Navy, and CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION?
IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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