The Bennett Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $788,076 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$788,076
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$29,605
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $369,277 | 12 | $13,296 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 16 | $52,885 |
| 2025 | $788,076 | 14 | $29,605 |
How to apply
| Contact | Diana Bennett 765 Lomprey Avenue, Henderson, NV 89002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 631-5161 |
| What to submit | An organization seeking funding or a grant should submit a letter of inquiry that is one page. The letter should include a brief description of their organization, confirmation of their 501(c)(3) status, the amount being requested, description of the specific project, if any, for which funding or a grant is sought, and their contact information. The letter can be sent via U.S. Mail or electronically. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. |
| Deadlines | The inquiry letters may be submitted at any time. The foundation plans to award grants generally twi |
What The Bennett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12 | $743,076 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation | To support the hospitals' mission of providing compassionate, faith-based care and improving community health | $250,000 |
| Nevada Ballet Theatre | For community education and future dance scholarship pledge | $108,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Annual trustee commitment | $100,076 |
| United Way of Southern Nevada | To unite people throughout the community with the sole purpose of improving lives | $100,000 |
| Moonridge Group Foundation | 2025 presenting sponsor | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Nevada | 2025 Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | 2025 Storybook Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Hope Means Nevada | 2025 pledge agreement | $25,000 |
| Las Vegas Area Council | 2025 gsl good scout luncheon | $25,000 |
| Discovery Children's Museum | 2025 presenting sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Resilient Retreat | To support the program that helps trauma survivors, first responders, and helping professionals heal from the impacts of abuse and workplace trauma | $25,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | To assist the david foster foundation in their mission to support families with children in need of an organ transplant | $20,000 |
| Opportunity Village | 2025 sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Orozco Siblings | To support in helping empower immigrant and asylee youth to thrive and lead | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana L Bennett
- Jamey Hill
- Sandra Wheeler
- Meagan Conn
Questions people ask
Does The Bennett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The inquiry letters may be submitted at any time. The foundation plans to award grants generally twi.
How much does The Bennett Family Foundation give?
$788,076 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Bennett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana L Bennett (Class A Director), Jamey Hill (Secretary), Sandra Wheeler (Class B Director) and Meagan Conn (Class B Director).
What does The Bennett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.