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The IRENE W AND C B PENNINGTON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $5.5 million across 99 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SILLIMAN INSTITUTE INC
$1M
5%
BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION
$806.8K
4%

PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$792.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
130
Median 1st year grant
$13.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
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 $14 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 100 grantees. Recent grantees include SILLIMAN INSTITUTE INC, BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION, and PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION. 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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