William N Pennington Foundation
Historical FunderReno, Nevada · EIN 37-1904998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$33.3M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$33,332,942
Total assets$703.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,332,942 and $33,332,942.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GRANTS MANAGER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7290, RENO NV 895107290 |
| Phone | 7753339100 |
| Form and materials | AN APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN NARRATIVE OF THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM, A COPY OF THE DETERMINATION LETTER ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE GRANTING EXEMPTION STATUS UNDER IRS CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), THE MOST RECENT 990 AND COPY OF THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IF AVAILABLE) SHOULD BE ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION FOR GRANTS ARE ACCEPTED THOUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | UNLESS INITIATED BY THE DIRECTORS, NEVADA IS THE ONLY GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVICED. THE CHARITABLE FIELDS ARE LIMITED TO EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Statements 16 & 18 | Reno, NV | See statements 18 & 20 | $33,332,942 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Statements 17 & 18 | Reno, NV | See statements 19 & 20 | $985,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,332,942 | 2 |
| 2023 | $31,574,457 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349107814
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1904998
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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