Penelope Bourbon

Charity Profile

Penelope Bourbon

🇺🇸Donor#86 last 12 months
Donations
$250,000
All time
Reach
United States
Verified footprint
Entries
1
Logged on Charity Journal

Giving over time

Monthly giving from the ledger
Giving and impact by month, last 12 months
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Nov 2025$0Not rated0
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Oct 2026$250,000Not rated1

Cause breakdown

Health$250,000 · 100%
Penelope BourbonVerified
DonorUnited StatesEst. 2018Michael Paladini

About

Penelope Bourbon is an American whiskey brand founded in 2018 by Mike Paladini and Danny Polise. The brand originated from Paladini's desire to create a distinctive bourbon to celebrate the expected birth of his daughter, Penelope. It specializes in blending and producing bourbon and rye whiskeys, offering several expressions designed to appeal to different consumer preferences. In 2023, MGP Ingredients acquired Penelope Bourbon through its Luxco subsidiary, while the founders continued to lead the brand. Its products are distributed throughout the United States and in international markets. The company has developed its identity around craftsmanship, experimentation and the celebration of life's milestones.

Beyond its commercial operations, Penelope Bourbon has participated in cause-related initiatives and promotional partnerships that connect its brand with charitable causes. Its public-facing initiatives have included collaborations associated with cancer awareness and fundraising. However, Penelope Bourbon is primarily a commercial spirits brand rather than an independent charitable foundation, and its charitable activities should be distinguished from those of dedicated grantmaking organizations. Its contributions and partnerships may vary by campaign, making it important to verify individual donations through official announcements or recipient organizations. Through its business operations and selected community initiatives, the brand maintains connections with consumers and organizations across the markets it serves.

Activity feed

Penelope Bourbon gave $250,000 to FCancer for supported cancer prevention, early detection initiatives, and patient support resources through an ongoing corporate partnership on 2026-10-21. Cause: Health.
Penelope Bourbon→ FCancer$Restricted
Healthsupported cancer prevention, early detection initiatives, and patient support resources through an ongoing corporate partnership.
$250,000$250K

Board

Martin Roper
Chairman

CEO of The Vita Coco Company.

Julie Francis
Director

President and CEO of MGP Ingredients.

Thomas A. Gerke
Director

Former General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at H&R Block.

Gerardo I. Lopez
Director

Former CEO of Extended Stay America and AMC Entertainment.

Jennifer Lowry
Director

Former Vice President of Risk and Treasury at McCormick & Company.

Donn Lux
Director

Former President and CEO of Luxco.

Lori S. Mingus
Director

Principal and owner of Torpa Design Co.

Mercedes Romero
Director

Former Chief Procurement Officer at Primo Brands.

Todd B. Siwak
Director

Founding partner of Encore Management Group.