Our Philosophy

The Pennington family has created a legacy of entrepreneurship, leadership and collaboration, supporting hundreds of organizations pursuing inclusive social change. For decades, Pennington foundations have backed new efforts to meet community needs and stood by vital Louisiana organizations in times of deep challenge and exciting opportunity. They lead with a single goal in mind: to help nonprofits - our partners - win. To do this, we lend our voice and influence to connect nonprofit partners with other donors, locally and nationally, as well as municipalities and corporate leaders. This approach has unlocked millions of dollars from funders, drawing more support for people of Louisiana. Pennington foundations don’t just contribute funding; they create communities of support so that grantees can drive— and sustain— inclusive, lasting social progress.