Our Mission
The Pennington Research Association, Inc. (PRA) was founded for the sole purpose of the collection, preservation, maintenance, and dissemination of materials relating to the genealogical structure of the Pennington Family.
We strive to be the most comprehensive source of accurate genealogical information, material and events concerning the Pennington Family.
We strive to utilize Internet technology as an informative and educational tool for our members and all other genealogy researchers.
Purpose
The purpose of the Pennington Research Association is to gather all Pennington cousins together, to provide as much genealogical assistance as possible and to work together to further Pennington research.
Corporation Information
The Pennington Research Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit charitable corporation as defined in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donors may deduct contributions to the Pennington Research Association as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the Pennington Research Association are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2005, 2106, and 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Pennington Research Association, Inc. incorporated in California in June, 2001. The Pennington Research Association membership elects the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors elects a Chairman. The Board of Directors creates the mission statement, policies and procedures and oversees the business of the Pennington Research Association. The Board of Directors appoints the officers of the Corporation.
The officers are:
Click here to view the Pennington Research Association Articles of Incorporation.*
Click here to view the Pennington Research Association Bylaws approved on July 26, 2001.*
Click here to read the PRA's original Articles of Association and Bylaws signed in 1984.*
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