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The William N. Pennington Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Nevada, where it has allocated the majority of its $26 million in total grants. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS
$4.3M
17%
University of Nevada Reno Foundation
$2.2M
8%
WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$1.6M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
74
Median 1st year grant
$147K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nevada, California, and Alabama. 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 WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $147 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $26 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2018, WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS, University of Nevada Reno Foundation, and WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM N. PENNINGTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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