Private foundation · EIN 33-0840613 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Lion Penzner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $219K total, median $26K. 88% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$219K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Ca - San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CADementia research$51K
Mary and Keith Hudson Ministries (arise)Santa Barbara, CAWomen's mental health and well-being$50K
University of Ca - IrvineIrvine, CAPsychiatric research$30K
Alzheimers AssociationSanta Barbara, CAMental healthassisting the poor around the world$28K
Rona Barrett FoundationSolvang, CAAssisting seniors in need$25K
The Association for Frontotemproal Degeneration (aftd)King of Prussia, PAMental health$21K
Neighborhood ClinicSanta Barbara, CAWomen's mental health and well-being$10K
One 805 FoundationSanta Barbara, CACommunity service$5,000

By state: California 7 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

William Lion Penzner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William Lion Penzner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William Lion Penzner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $219K across 8 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does William Lion Penzner Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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