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Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation

Preselected recipients only Eunice, Louisiana · EIN 721464375

Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation is a private foundation in Eunice, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,872 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $64,872 and the largest $64,872. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $59,456 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$62,0421$1.3 million
2024$59,4561$1.3 million
2025$64,8721$0

How to apply

Monsignor Harry E Benefiel 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana1$64,872

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Edmunds School
Eunice, LA
catholic education$64,872

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation give?

$64,872 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $64,872.

Who runs Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Brett G Manuel (Director), Douglas Summerlin (Director) and Jed Riviere (Director).

What does Monsignor Harry E Benefiel Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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