The Pennington Family Foundation supports nonprofits that enrich the lives of people, with a focus on Louisiana. The Foundation originated from the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation, which was formed by Doc Pennington and his wife, Irene Wells Pennington. They gave LSU $125 million in 1980 to build the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and then issued awards from their own foundation for the well-being of people. The Pennington Family Foundation is part of their legacy, and is overseen by their granddaughter, Paula Pennington de la Bretonne.
Pennington Family Foundation
The Pennington Family Foundation supports nonprofits that enrich the lives of people, with a focus on Louisiana. The Foundation originated from the Irene W. and C.B. Pennington Foundation, which was formed by Doc Pennington and his wife, Irene Wells Pennington. They gave LSU $125 million in 1980 to build the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and then issued awards from their own foundation for the well-being of people. The Pennington Family Foundation is part of their legacy, and is overseen by their granddaughter, Paula Pennington de la Bretonne.