Pennebaker Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew London, Iowa · EIN 42-1274235 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LARRY VAN SYOC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2332 RACINE AVE, NEW LONDON IA 52645 |
| Phone | 3193672603 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION CONSISTS OF LETTER FROM GROUP APPLYING FOR GRANT WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT AND HOW FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | GIVING IS LIMITED TO HENRY COUNTY IOWA NO GRANTS AWARED TO INDIVIDUALS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London Community Schools | New London, IA | Readingwriting materials tickets to holocost mus | $4,250 |
| New London Fire and Rescue | New London, IA | 2 sets of bunker gear | $2,000 |
| New London Ag Foundation | New London, IA | Classroom resources equipment program activities | $1,250 |
| Nl Junior Baseball Association | New London, IA | Seeding and improving softball field | $1,000 |
| Dover Historical Society | New London, IA | Update electrical in new building | $1,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | Mount Pleasant, IA | New pianoskeyboards for classrooms | $1,000 |
| Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra | Mount Pleasant, IA | Kidsymphony family concerts | $1,000 |
| Henry County Conservation Departmen | Mount Pleasant, IA | Jareds park play area at oakland mills | $1,000 |
| Henry County Help to Others | New London, IA | Devestation resources | $500 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | Mount Pleasant, IA | New roof & masonry | $500 |
| New London Community Child Care Cen | New London, IA | Replace chain link fencing | $500 |
| Swedish Heritage Society Foundation | Swedesburg, IA | New square terminal and music entertainment | $500 |
| Mt Pleasant Community High School | Mount Pleasant, IA | Commercial grade freeze dryer | $250 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($3,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,600 | 18 |
| 2024 | $19,450 | 15 |
| 2023 | $11,300 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102156
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1274235
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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