Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $41,500. 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$126,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$41,500
- Assets$2.5 million
How to apply
Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin 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 Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 8 | $84,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $41,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast | Support to improve the quality of life by enabling all people to exercise individual choice in their own reproductive health | $41,500 |
| Le Petit Theatre | Support theatrical performances to entertain and educate the population of the region and enhance the vitality of the arts community | $40,000 |
| Louise S McGehee School | Support for educational programs for pre-k to 12th grade students | $15,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | Support for educational programs for pre-k to 12th grade students | $12,500 |
| Bright School | To improve the speech, language, and auditory skills of children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or language delayed | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | Support of live orchestral music and full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral part of the culture and educational life of the new orleans area | $5,000 |
| Make Music Nola | To give the children of new orleans the keys to claim their musical heritage and the tools to build their creative legacy through music education | $4,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | Support for museum's collection of artwork and exhibitions of fine arts | $2,000 |
| Trinity Church | To assist with the ministry of the church and to minister to the needs of others | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward W Benjamin
- Stuart M Benjamin
- Adelaide W Benjamin
Questions people ask
Does Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation give?
$126,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edward W Benjamin (President), Stuart M Benjamin (Treasurer) and Adelaide W Benjamin (Secretary).
What does Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.