Penney Family Fund
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 94-3314431 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,860 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum Community | Long Beach, CA | Partnership Grant | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Poder Latinx Collective Fund | $25,000 |
| OL Education Fund | Albuquerque, NM | Partnership Grant | $25,000 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | Oakland, CA | Black Futures Lab | $25,000 |
| Georgia Alliance Education Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | Learning Grant | $20,000 |
| Center for Civic Policy | Albuquerque, NM | Learning Grant | $20,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Oakland, CA | Shuumi Land Tax | $4,842 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Oakland, CA | Shuumi Land Tax | $3,860 |
| NC A Philip Randolph Institute Inc | Raleigh, NC | Mary's Pantry | $500 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Movement Voter Fund | $250 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($265,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414,452 | 23 |
| 2023 | $892,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349101345
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3314431
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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