Beneto Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beneto Foundation is a private foundation in Orangevale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $321,780 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$321,780
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $251,137 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,137 | 20 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $321,780 | 25 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
Beneto 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Beneto Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $321,780 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey High School | Mercy foundation | $40,000 |
| Mercy Foundation | Mercy medical safe haven | $40,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | Seniors program - provide healthy food for hard-to-reach seniors. | $28,572 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Provide meals and resources for homeless in sacramento. Funds to be used for dining room services. | $25,000 |
| Ritecare Childhood Language | Language center program donation. | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | 1000 turkeys donated to sacramento food bank. | $20,208 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul - Transition to Permanent Housing Soluti | Help those in need | $20,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery | Emergency child care for yolo county families in crisis and other services to ensure continued stability and well-being. | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Sacramento | Help those in need. | $10,000 |
| Okizu Foundation | Week-long camps for children with cancer and their families. | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Childrens health care. | $10,000 |
| Soil Born Farms | Help those in need. | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Help those in need. | $10,000 |
| Acres of Hope | Donation for holiday gift cards for clients | $5,000 |
| Cchat Center | Provide scholarships for children with hearing loss. | $5,000 |
| Pathways of Employment | Helping diasabled individuals find meaningful work positions. | $5,000 |
| Personal Care Pantry | Provide very low income families with personal hygeine and household products for free. | $5,000 |
| Powerhouse Ministries | Helping individuals through addiction, abuse, and poverty. | $5,000 |
| Shores of Hope | Helping families by offering food, clothes, and hygiene kits. | $5,000 |
| The Arc of Amador & Calaveras | Help those in need | $5,000 |
| The Taylor House | Help those in need. | $5,000 |
| Ucp of Sacramento | Help those in need. | $5,000 |
| Old Town Artisan Studio | Provide art experience for all people regardless of age, disability, or financial advantage. | $3,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Sacramento LLC | Support chidren with down syndrome | $2,500 |
| Standford Sierra Youth & Families | Help those in need. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Wright
- Paul Marchi
- Gene Hume
- Nina Pucci
- Lucille R Friday
- Paul Marchi Jr
- Tim Marchi
Questions people ask
Does Beneto Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beneto Foundation give?
$321,780 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Beneto Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Wright (Board Member), Paul Marchi (Board Member), Gene Hume (Board Member) and Nina Pucci (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Beneto Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and human services.