Henson Benson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henson Benson Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,100 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$36,100
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,046 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,000 | 8 | $479,368 |
| 2023 | $16,600 | 8 | $514,090 |
| 2024 | $18,046 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $36,100 | 8 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Henson Benson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Henson Benson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 8 | $36,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | Donation to name ritz balcony | $10,000 |
| Access | Operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | Operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Henderson State University | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | Operating support | $800 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | To support student retention | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Marion Gibson
- Deborah Smith
- Cecilia Ashcraft
- Samuel Bryant
- John Adamson
- Alan McClain
- Clare Graham
- Vergina Smith
- Jonathan Redic
Questions people ask
Does Henson Benson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henson Benson Foundation give?
$36,100 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Henson Benson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marion Gibson (Director,president & Treasurer), Deborah Smith (Director & Secretary), Cecilia Ashcraft (Director & Board of Director's Counsel) and Samuel Bryant (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Henson Benson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.