Bennett Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bennett Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,065 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,765. 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$58,065
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,765
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $72,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $72,000 | 8 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $58,065 | 7 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Bennett Family Foundation Inc 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 Bennett Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $22,765 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,300 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | unrestricted | $22,765 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | unrestricted | $12,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | unrestricted | $5,300 |
| Conquer Cancer | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| demandZERO | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean J Bennett III
- Dean J Bennett Jr
Questions people ask
Does Bennett Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bennett Family Foundation Inc give?
$58,065 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bennett Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dean J Bennett III (President) and Dean J Bennett Jr (Director).
What does Bennett Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.