Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Elberon, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,127 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,604 and the largest $136,158. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$206,127
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,604
- Largest grant$136,158
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $188,701 the year before.
15% 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 | $214,564 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $188,701 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $206,127 | 13 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $176,727 |
| New York | 6 | $29,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohel Simha Super Fund | Charitable purposes | $136,158 |
| Miscellaneous Donations Less Than 1000 | Charitable purposes | $15,148 |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Friends of Ahavath Shalom | Charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| B'nei Binyamin Torah Center | Charitable purposes | $11,150 |
| Ohel Yaacob Congregation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Ohel Simha Congregation | Charitable purposes | $3,604 |
| Mabas | Charitable purposes | $2,517 |
| Yeshiva Bais Binyomin | Charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Sephardic Torah Center | Charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Keren Bnei Torah | Charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Congregation Midrash Shalom | Charitable purposes | $1,450 |
| Congregation Emek Hatorah Inc | Charitable purposes | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris C Benun
- Susan Benun
- Raymond M Benun
Questions people ask
Does Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$206,127 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,604.
Who runs Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Morris C Benun (Trustee/President/Treasure), Susan Benun (Trustee/Secretary) and Raymond M Benun (Trustee).
What does Morris and Susan Benun Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.