Pennebaker Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1274235
Foundation Overview
Based in New London, IA, Pennebaker Foundation has awarded 140 grants totaling $209,780 to organizations in Iowa. Individual grants range from $375 to $7,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 15 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in New London (33%), Mt Pleasant (25%), Mount Pleasant (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 28% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
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| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Help To Others H20 | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Devestation Resources | 2024 |
| New London Fire Rescue | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Bunker Gear | 2024 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,000 | Mount Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Girls In Henry County | 2024 |
| Nl Junior Baseball Association | $1,750 | New London, IA, US | Retroom Stall Wall Dividers | 2024 |
| Dover Historical Society | $600 | New London, IA, US | Tri Fold Color Brochures | 2024 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | 40 Boxes Of Carpet Tiles | 2024 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $2,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Replace Old Band Instruments | 2024 |
| Dollars For Scholars | $1,000 | Mount Union, IA, US | Scholarships For Hs Graduates | 2024 |
| New London Community Child Care Cen | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Repair Cracked Concrete | 2024 |
| New London Community Schools | $4,100 | New London, IA, US | Reading And Writing Materials 3d Printer | 2024 |
| Nl Tiger Trap Shooting | $2,000 | Mount Union, IA, US | Team Supplies And Safety Equipment | 2024 |
| Old Threshers | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Repair Ground Trains | 2024 |
| Harlan-lincoln House | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Landscaping | 2024 |
| Mt Pleasant Historic Preservation C | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Restoring Second Baptist Church Base | 2024 |
| Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra | $1,500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Kid Symphony | 2024 |
| Henry County Help To Others H20 | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Devesation Resources | 2023 |
| New London Fire And Rescue | $1,800 | New London, IA, US | Backpack Style Medical Bags | 2023 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,000 | Mount Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Girls In Henry County | 2023 |
| Dollar For Scholars | $1,000 | Mount Union, IA, US | Scholarships For Hs Graduates | 2023 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Hvac Upkeep | 2023 |
| New London Community Schools Clark | $1,400 | New London, IA, US | Reading Materials Pull Down Maps Stem And Books | 2023 |
| Old Threshers | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Repair Of Brazilian Open Car 1779 | 2023 |
| Harlan Lincoln House | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | New Hvac | 2023 |
| Mt Pleasant Historic Preservation C | $500 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Restoring Second Baptist Church Basement And Found | 2023 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $2,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | New Risers | 2023 |
| Henry County Help To Others H20 | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Devastation Resources | 2022 |
| New London Fire Rescue | $1,044 | New London, IA, US | Upgrade 4 Vacuum Splints | 2022 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Girls In Henry County | 2022 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Hvac Upkeep | 2022 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $536 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | 20 Archival Storage Boxes | 2022 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Family Fun Days For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Various Music Items | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School Distri | $1,270 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Heart Rate Monitors For Pe | 2022 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Scholarships For Hs Graduates | 2022 |
| New London Holiday Stroll Committee | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Updates For Santa House | 2022 |
| Henry County Help To Others H20 | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Devastation Resources | 2022 |
| New London Fire Rescue | $1,044 | New London, IA, US | Upgrade 4 Vacuum Splints | 2022 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Girls In Henry County | 2022 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Hvac Upkeep | 2022 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $536 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | 20 Archival Storage Boxes | 2022 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Family Fun Days For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Various Music Items | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School Distri | $1,270 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Heart Rate Monitors For Pe | 2022 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Scholarships For Hs Graduates | 2022 |
| New London Holiday Stroll Committee | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Updates For Santa House | 2022 |
| Henry County Help To Others H20 | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Devastation Resources | 2022 |
| New London Fire Rescue | $1,044 | New London, IA, US | Upgrade 4 Vacuum Splints | 2022 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Girls In Henry County | 2022 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Hvac Upkeep | 2022 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $536 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | 20 Archival Storage Boxes | 2022 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | West Burlington, IA, US | Family Fun Days For Youth And Families | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Various Music Items | 2022 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School Distri | $1,270 | Mount Pleasant, IA, US | Heart Rate Monitors For Pe | 2022 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,500 | Mount Union, IA, US | Scholarships For Hs Graduates | 2022 |
| New London Holiday Stroll Committee | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Updates For Santa House | 2022 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Families | 2021 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $2,000 | New London, IA, US | Catchers Equipment, Batting Cage Net | 2021 |
| New London Fire Department | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Aed Equipment | 2021 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Security Cameras | 2021 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Annual Service Storm Windows/paint | 2021 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2021 |
| New London Community Schools | $3,931 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2021 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Marching Band Uniforms,chamber Choir | 2021 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,500 | Mt Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Henry County Girls | 2021 |
| New London Child Care Center | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Shade Trees For Play Area | 2021 |
| Midwest Old Settlers & Threshers | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Campground Renovations | 2021 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School Distri | $800 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | 1/2 New Canon Camera | 2021 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Update Classrm, Lab, Success Cntr | 2021 |
| Henry Cnty Ag Extension | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Switch Program | 2021 |
| Community Action Of Se Iowa | $500 | Burlington, IA, US | Assist Family W/ Financial Needs | 2021 |
| Van Allen Elementary School | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Gaga Ball Pit For Students | 2021 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Kid Bike Prg, Training, Helmets, Spr | 2021 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Families | 2020 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $2,250 | New London, IA, US | Concessions Stand Equipment | 2020 |
| New London Fire Department | $2,000 | New London, IA, US | Online Training Program | 2020 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,500 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $1,405 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Replace/repair Window Van Allen Hous | 2020 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Annual Service Of Hvac System | 2020 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,500 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2020 |
| New London Community Schools | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2020 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $2,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | 2 Keyboards | 2020 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Henry County Girls | 2020 |
| New London Child Care Center | $2,500 | New London, IA, US | Reroute Hot Water Lines In Kitchen | 2020 |
| Midwest Old Settlers & Threshers | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Santa House Construction | 2020 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School Distri | $1,400 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Water Bottle Filling Stations | 2020 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Update Collection Of Books In Librar | 2020 |
| Mt Pleasant Historic Preservation | $1,500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Digitization Of Historic Newspapers | 2020 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Familieis | 2019 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $3,000 | New London, IA, US | Little League Equipment | 2019 |
| New London Fire Department | $5,000 | New London, IA, US | 30 Pairs Of Boots | 2019 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2019 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $450 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Light Fixtures And Shades | 2019 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Annual Service Of Hvac System | 2019 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2019 |
| New London Community Schools | $2,934 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2019 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $2,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Speaker System For Middle School | 2019 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Henry County Girls | 2019 |
| New London Child Care Center | $3,000 | New London, IA, US | Appliances And Enhance Interior | 2019 |
| Midwest Old Settlers & Threshers | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Restoration Of 110 Hp Case Tractor | 2019 |
| Lewelling Quaker Museum | $500 | Salem, IA, US | 40 Padded Folding Chairs | 2019 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $1,500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Familieis | 2018 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $4,000 | New London, IA, US | Lawn Equipment | 2018 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Pickleball Nets | 2018 |
| New London Fire Department | $7,000 | New London, IA, US | 20 Helments At 350 Each | 2018 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $2,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2018 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $375 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | 3 Solar Shades & Blinds | 2018 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,100 | New London, IA, US | Security System | 2018 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2018 |
| New London Community Schools | $4,949 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2018 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Microphones Equipment | 2018 |
| Mt Union Ttt | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Summer Camp For Henry County Girls | 2018 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Familieis | 2017 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $3,500 | New London, IA, US | Sidewalk Completion | 2017 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Adaptive Holds For Climbing Walls | 2017 |
| New London Fire Department | $3,000 | New London, IA, US | 3 Sets Of Rescue Gear | 2017 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Printing Of 300 Books Civil War Henr | 2017 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,500 | New London, IA, US | Mural | 2017 |
| Young House Family Services | $1,000 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2017 |
| New London Community Schools | $5,640 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2017 |
| New London Comm & School Foundation | $5,000 | New London, IA, US | New Playground Equipment | 2017 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $2,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Purchase Aed's & Training | 2017 |
| Mt Pleasant Music Charities Inc | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Light Board Purchase | 2017 |
| Lewelling Quaker Museum | $500 | Salem, IA, US | Improvements To Picnic Area | 2017 |
| Hci Care Services | $500 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Bereavement Services Program | 2016 |
| Henry County Help To Others (h2o) | $1,000 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Assistance To Henry County Familieis | 2016 |
| Midwest Old Threshers | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Restoration Of Trolley Car | 2016 |
| New London Junior Baseball Assoc | $3,000 | New London, IA, US | Restrooms, Shelter House, & Picnic | 2016 |
| Mt Pleasant Community School | $1,750 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Tubas & Microscopes | 2016 |
| New London Fire Department | $4,122 | New London, IA, US | 2 Automated External Defibrillators | 2016 |
| New London Dollars For Scholars | $1,000 | Mt Union, IA, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Henry County Heritage Trust | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Handicap Accessible Main Entry | 2016 |
| Mt Pleasant American Legion | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | Furnishing Community Room | 2016 |
| Dover Historical Society | $1,000 | New London, IA, US | Restoration | 2016 |
| Young House Family Services | $500 | Burlington, IA, US | Basic Family Need Items | 2016 |
| New London Community Schools | $6,474 | New London, IA, US | Various Projects & Supplies | 2016 |
| New London Comm & School Foundation | $5,000 | New London, IA, US | New Playground Equipment | 2016 |
| Isu Henry County Extension | $500 | Mt Pleasant, IA, US | 4-h Youth Conference & Camp | 2016 |
| American Legion Post 94 | $500 | Salem, IA, US | Salem Veterans Memorial | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 42-1274235 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2332 RACINE AVE New London, IA 52645-9113 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pennebaker Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary And Treasurer | Stephanie Nelson |
|---|---|
| President | Larry Van Syoc |
| Director | Ana Lair |
| Director | Matt Fitzpatrick |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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