Private foundation · EIN 54-6681072 · Leesburg, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pensmore 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $155K total, median $20K. 20% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$155K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in VA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Patrick Henry CollegePurcellville, VAGeneral purposes$100K
National Association of Christian LawmakersConway, ARGeneral purposes$20K
Sanctuary of HopeBranson, MOGeneral purposes$20K
American Cornerstone InstituteWashington, DCGeneral purposes$10K
Portland State University FoundationPortland, ORGeneral purposes$5,000

By state: Virginia 1 · Arkansas 1 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Pensmore Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Leesburg, Virginia, administered in care of Susan a Huff, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Pensmore Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Pensmore Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 5 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Pensmore Foundation give?

Virginia (1 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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