Benny's World
Accepts applications
Benny's World is a private foundation in Solana Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $468 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $468 and the largest $468. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$468
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$468
- Largest grant$468
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 | $822 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $470 |
| 2025 | $468 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Benny's World - Lisa Watters 249 Hwy 101 Suite 472, Solana Beach, CA 92075 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 910-9606 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | The mission of the foundation is to raise funds to further research of pediatric brain stem tumors (e.g., diffuse potine glioma) and to increase public awareness of pediatric cancer and its limited public and private funding. The majority of the foundation's not-for-profit activities are conducted in California. Grants are not given directly to individuals or to provide operational funds for large charitable organizations. Rather, the heart of the foundation's exempt purpose lies in its financial support for not-for-profit organizations that align with the foundation's mission (as stated above). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Benny's World funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $468 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cure Starts Now | Dipg collaborative research donation | $468 |
Officers and trustees
- Brendan Watters
- Lisa Watters
Questions people ask
Does Benny's World accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benny's World give?
$468 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $468.
Who runs Benny's World?
Its 2025 filing lists Brendan Watters (President) and Lisa Watters (VP, Treasurer & Secretary).
What does Benny's World fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.