The William & Patricia Penn Private Foundation
Historical FunderSidney, Iowa · EIN 99-3610132 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $45,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE WILLIAM PATRICIA PENN PF |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 192, SIDNEY IA 51652 |
| Phone | 7123106357 |
| Form and materials | STUDENTS WILL FILL OUT A GENERAL APLLICATION FORM BASED ON A PRE-DETERMINED CRITERIA BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Restrictions | THERE WILL BE UP TO 10 SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN OUT EACH YEAR BASED ON PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNTS FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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
25% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Community Schools | Sidney, IA | Grants for education supplies | $92,669 |
| Sidney Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Sidney, IA | Brush truck fund | $69,003 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Scholarships for continued education | $45,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship for continued education | $7,500 |
| Nebraska Methodist College | Omaha, NE | Scholarship for continued education | $7,500 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Scholarship for continued education | $7,500 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Scholarship for continued education | $7,500 |
| Sidney Teammates | Sidney, IA | Grant for general operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,672 | 8 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641809349100939
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-3610132
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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