Benanav Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benanav Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodmere, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,194 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $306 and the largest $2,500. 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$29,194
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$306
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$44,010
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $37,297 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $37,297 | 68 | $66,784 |
| 2024 | $29,194 | 58 | $44,010 |
How to apply
Benanav Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Benanav Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $13,970 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $6,072 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,812 |
| California | 3 | $1,450 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $953 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $718 |
| Illinois | 1 | $650 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $314 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens American Ort | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Metro Musuem of Art | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Nif(new Israel Fund) | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Suwa | Charitable | $1,200 |
| ACLU | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Nat'l Council of Jewish Women | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Jewish JT Distribution | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Birthright Foundation | Charitable | $1,031 |
| Goodfoundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Amit Children | Charitable | $800 |
| US Holocaust Musuem | Charitable | $800 |
| Staples Tuition Grants | Charitable | $750 |
| St Jude Int'l | Charitable | $750 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable | $650 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $620 |
| Hias | Charitable | $618 |
| Hillel Fndtn | Charitable | $518 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charitable | $515 |
| Alliance for Children Rights | Charitable | $500 |
| PS Arts | Charitable | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $500 |
| Jewish Musuem | Charitable | $500 |
| Mazon | Charitable | $450 |
| ASPCA | Charitable | $450 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $370 |
| Boy & Girls Club | Charitable | $314 |
| Nyrp | Charitable 501(c)(3) | $312 |
| Foodbank of Ny | Charitable | $312 |
| PBS | Charitable | $312 |
| Forward | Charitable | $300 |
| Crisis TXT Line | Charitable | $300 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Charitable | $300 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $300 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | Charitable | $300 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Charitable | $300 |
| Now Foundation | Charitable | $300 |
| United Nat'l Releif & Works Agncy | Charitable | $300 |
| Tenement Musuem | Charitable | $295 |
| American Musuem of Natural History | Charitable 501(c)(3) | $275 |
| Harmony Program | Charitable | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth T Benanav
- Tamara Benanav
- Michael Benanav
- Steven Benanav
Questions people ask
Does Benanav Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benanav Family Foundation give?
$29,194 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $306.
Who runs Benanav Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth T Benanav (Director/President), Tamara Benanav (Treasurer/Director), Michael Benanav (Vice President/Director) and Steven Benanav (Secretary/Director).
What does Benanav Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.