Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.6 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.6 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$89,322
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.4 million the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.4 million | 70 | $47,114 |
| 2024 | $9.6 million | 93 | $89,322 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brittany Whitsell 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 731-1779, brittany.whitsell@saints.nfl.com |
What Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 78 | $9.2 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $105,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $105,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,100 |
| New York | 3 | $80,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $2.6 million |
| Catholic Community Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $1.7 million |
| Jesuit High School of New Orleans Foundation Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $1.0 million |
| Notre Dame Seminary | To support the mission of the organization | $502,000 |
| Archbishop Rummel High School | To support the mission of the organization | $500,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | To support the mission of the organization | $500,000 |
| National World War II Museum Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $500,000 |
| La SPCA | To support the mission of the organization | $300,000 |
| Bastion Community of Resilience | To support the mission of the organization | $250,000 |
| Good Shepherd Nativity School | To support the mission of the organization | $200,000 |
| Clover NOLA Inc (Formerly Kingsley House Inc) | To support the mission of the organization | $200,000 |
| Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris | To support the mission of the organization | $105,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | To support the mission of the organization | $105,000 |
| CAF America | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Louisiana Key Academy | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| The Papal Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| 2024 N O Book Festival | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Uncf | To support the mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Friends of LPB | To support the mission of the organization | $75,000 |
| The Emerge Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Governors Mansion Preservation Foundation Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Make-a-wish Texas Gulf South and Louisiana | To support the mission of the organization | $38,618 |
| Catholic Herald Institute | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | To support the mission of the organization | $13,500 |
| Dominican Sisters-St Cecilia Congregation | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School & Parish | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lifecycles Louisiana | To support the mission of the organization | $7,500 |
| Southern Dominican Providence USA | To support the mission of the organization | $6,120 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans | To support the mission of the organization | $6,000 |
| Association of the US Army | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Cenacle on the La | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Cherish Times Two | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success New Orleans | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Families Helping Families | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle M Benson
- Dennis Lauscha
- Gregory C Bensel
- S Benjamin Hales
- Edward F Lang
Questions people ask
Does Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation give?
$9.6 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gayle M Benson (Trustee), Dennis Lauscha (Trusteee), Gregory C Bensel (Trustee) and S Benjamin Hales (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.