The Benvenuti Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Benvenuti Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $193,300 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$193,300
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $229,400 the year before.
8% 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 | $81,000 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $229,400 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $193,300 | 21 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Benvenuti Family 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 The Benvenuti Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $182,800 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Academy Inc | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Esperanza Academy Inc | Ready to Rise Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Inc | Feed the Need | $10,000 |
| Lawrence Boys and Girls Club Inc | Robert Simpson Endowed Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross High School of Bayside | The Andrew Benvenuti Scholarship fund | $7,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Benvenuti Fellowship Endowed Fund | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Muriel Simpson Endowment for Our Place | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The Frank and Patricia Castellucci Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The Janet Simpson and Raynard Benvenuti Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The Ralph Simpson and Mary Dunlavey Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The Robert and Donna Whynot Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The John and Dr. Gail Simpson Cahill Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | The Robert and Pamela Simpson Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Dean's Impact Fund in the Kennedy College of Sciences | $5,000 |
| Trinitarian Congregational Church | The Mission Endowment fund | $3,850 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Nashoba Brooks School of Concord | The Service Learning Endowed Fund | $3,500 |
| Trinitarian Congregational Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,450 |
| Emerson Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Alma Benvenuti Endowed Fund | $3,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School of Concord | The Annual Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Robert Benvenuti
- Janet L Benvenuti
- Kathryn Teresa Benvenuti
- Raynard D Benvenuti
Questions people ask
Does The Benvenuti Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Benvenuti Family Foundation give?
$193,300 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Benvenuti Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Robert Benvenuti (VP), Janet L Benvenuti (Pres, Dir, Sec), Kathryn Teresa Benvenuti (VP) and Raynard D Benvenuti (Dir, VP).
What does The Benvenuti Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.