Richard E Bennett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard E Bennett Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,300 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$24,300
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$949,675
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $54,212 the year before.
11% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $44,984 | 16 | $788,465 |
| 2023 | $54,212 | 14 | $883,865 |
| 2024 | $24,300 | 9 | $949,675 |
How to apply
Richard E 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 Richard E Bennett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 4 | $5,800 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Beam | General fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Teach for Italy | General fund | $2,500 |
| Stanford University | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Thomas More Play Group | General fund | $1,500 |
| St Mary's | General fund | $1,300 |
| Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | General fund | $500 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehabilition Center | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Bennett II
- Richard E Bennett
- Christina Bennett
Questions people ask
Does Richard E Bennett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard E Bennett Foundation give?
$24,300 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Richard E Bennett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Bennett II (Director / Trustee), Richard E Bennett (Director / Officer) and Christina Bennett (Officer / Director).
What does Richard E Bennett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.