Peña Charitable Foundation
The Founders
Dan and Sally Peña established the Foundation with a heartfelt commitment to helping individuals and families in need — motivated by their passion for giving back and creating lasting change.
Co-Founder
Daniel Peña Sr.
Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Dan Peña is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Known globally for his unwavering commitment to high performance, Dan has channelled the success of a remarkable business career into initiatives that empower individuals and communities.
Through his philanthropic efforts, he focuses on providing financial assistance, fostering opportunities, and inspiring resilience — with the belief that meaningful support can transform lives and create lasting change. Dan's philosophy is rooted in accountability, ambition, and the conviction that every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
From his castle at Guthrie in the Scottish Highlands, Dan has hosted hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs and continues to pour that same energy and commitment into the Foundation's charitable work worldwide.
Co-Founder
Sally Peña
Philanthropist & Foundation Director
Sally Peña is a compassionate philanthropist devoted to uplifting individuals and communities in need. With a strong belief in the power of generosity, Sally has dedicated her efforts to providing financial assistance and creating opportunities for those facing challenges.
Her unwavering commitment to making a difference reflects her passion for fostering hope, resilience, and positive change in the lives of others. Sally brings warmth, rigour, and genuine care to every partnership and programme the Foundation undertakes.
Together with Dan, Sally's vision has shaped the Foundation into an organisation that not only provides timely financial relief but builds lasting relationships with the communities it serves — creating ripples of change that extend far beyond each individual grant.
Through their leadership and generosity, the Peña Foundation empowers others to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Dan & Sally Peña
Together
A Shared Commitment to the Greater Good
Dan and Sally Peña founded the Peña Charitable Foundation as an expression of their shared values: that success carries a responsibility to give back, and that meaningful philanthropy can transform not just individuals, but entire communities.
From inner-city schools in Los Angeles to religious communities in Sri Lanka and the Philippines, the Foundation's reach reflects the breadth of Dan and Sally's conviction that every life has value and every person deserves a chance to thrive.
See the Foundation's Work in Action
Discover the organisations, schools, and communities that the Peña Charitable Foundation proudly supports.