James and Amy Bennett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James and Amy Bennett Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $265,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$265,000
- Assets$25.4 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $787,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $756,250 | 32 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $787,500 | 28 | $22.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 28 | $25.4 million |
How to apply
James and Amy 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 James and Amy Bennett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $550,000 |
| New York | 3 | $292,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $95,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Carey center campaign, campaign for the third century | $265,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary | To support wrestling/girls assistant coach | $230,000 |
| Corry Community Foundation | Bennett athletic scholarship | $130,000 |
| Wrestle Like A Girl | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $75,000 |
| USA Wrestling | To carry out charitable purpose of organization/women's wrestling china trip | $70,000 |
| US Wrestling Foundation | #letswrestle campaign and to carry out charitable purpose of organization | $60,000 |
| Hbcu Wrestling Initiative | To support wrestling | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | To support field hockey program | $50,000 |
| Acta | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Muhlenberg College | To support women's and men's wrestling programs | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Wrestling Assoc | To support women's wrestling nyac | $25,000 |
| Erie Community Foundation | Corry YMCA 7th grade initiative | $20,000 |
| Beat the Streets NYC | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $17,500 |
| Kiss the Ground | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Beat the Streets Boston | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets Los Angeles | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets National | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Edinboro University Foundation - Pennwest Women's Wrestling | To support women's wrestling program | $10,000 |
| Kingsley Trust Association | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Nwca Ceo Leadership Men's | Ceo leadership academy | $10,000 |
| Nwca Ceo Leadership Women's | Ceo leadership academy | $10,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Trenton Youth Wrestling & Learning Center | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| West Pittston Library | Adult and children's craft programs | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets Philadelphia | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Corry Girls Wrestling Booster | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Corry Public Library | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | To carry out charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy C Bennett
- James D Bennett
- Lori Penchuk
Questions people ask
Does James and Amy Bennett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James and Amy Bennett Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs James and Amy Bennett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy C Bennett (President), James D Bennett (Chairman) and Lori Penchuk (Secretary, Treasurer).
What does James and Amy Bennett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.