Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $403,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$403,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million 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 | $1.3 million | 6 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $403,000 | 4 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
Carl & Dorothy Bennett 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 Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 3 | $400,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Hospital | Improvement to new emergency department | $200,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greenwich | To revitalize and increase jfs's provision of behavioral health services in greenwich and to enable jfs to add additional sites for the provision of behavioral health services in fairfield county. | $100,000 |
| Fairfield University | Judaic studies program | $100,000 |
| Norman Howard School | Interactive technology scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Bennett
- Robin Kanarek
- Bruce Bennett
- Malcolm Martin
- Bruce Shapiro
- David Leibell
- Jenny Devanny
- David Kesner
Questions people ask
Does Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation give?
$403,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marc Bennett (Vice President/Director), Robin Kanarek (President/Director), Bruce Bennett (Vice President/Director) and Malcolm Martin (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.