Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $384,728 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$384,728
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $336,395 the year before.
24% 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 | $336,395 | 47 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $384,728 | 55 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Gertrude and Murray Bennett 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 Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $153,000 |
| California | 16 | $116,760 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $40,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,468 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | General fund | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Law School F | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| La Canada Flintridge Educational FN | General fund | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Refugee programs | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Provide food | $15,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Housing & nutrition | $10,368 |
| Columbia University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ccny - Baruch College | Student assistance | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Housing & food projects | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Bears ears & grand escalante defense | $10,000 |
| New York Glaucoma Research Institut | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Ort America | Star program | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | Medical svcs - hodes project | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal Defense Fund | Lgbtq advocacy | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Legal advocacy | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Emergency care | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Advocacy for civil rights | $10,000 |
| Mazon | Support jewish community | $10,000 |
| Pflag | Programs opposing conversion therapy | $10,000 |
| Adventist Health Glendale Foundatio | Neonatal icu | $5,392 |
| City of Hope | Pancreatic cancer research | $5,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vista del Mar | Wish list items | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of la - Sova | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service of Los an | Job training & retraining | $5,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Water, sanitation & hygiene programs | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility Eth in | Promote government ethics and accountability | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Childhood hunger | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan College of L | Need-based student support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | Essentials for homeless young people | $5,000 |
| NAACP | Support african americans | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Support woman to woman project | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Teen pregnancy education | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica | Investigative journalism | $5,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Democracy education | $5,000 |
| Latet | Humanitarian aid | $4,968 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Education | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | Food, clothing, shelter | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Henry Frankel
- Joel I Bennett
- Wendy M Bennett
- Pamela H Bennett
Questions people ask
Does Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation give?
$384,728 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Henry Frankel (Director), Joel I Bennett (President/Treas), Wendy M Bennett (Vice Pres/Secty) and Pamela H Bennett (Vice President).
What does Gertrude and Murray Bennett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.