Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $589,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$589,500
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $447,706 the year before.
32% 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 | $447,706 | 37 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $589,500 | 43 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
Edward H Benenson 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 Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $235,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $160,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $31,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Scholarship assist for students | $100,000 |
| Duke University | For the arts | $60,000 |
| Robin Hood | Support | $60,000 |
| Brown Risd Hillel | Support | $50,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Support the hospital | $35,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | Assitance w/opera productions | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support | $20,000 |
| Citizens Commitee for Child | Program support | $20,000 |
| YMHA - Kings Bay Y | Support the charity | $20,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | Support | $20,000 |
| National Institute of Reproductive | Support | $15,000 |
| Madison Jewish Center | Support the charity | $12,000 |
| Brown University | For general purpose | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of | Porgram support | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Law | Education | $10,000 |
| Ny Botanical Garden | Support | $10,000 |
| Purchase College Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Westchester Land Trust | Support | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jed Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corp | Program support | $5,000 |
| Education Through Music | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Community Saling | Support the charity | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Assitance w/educational programs | $5,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | Support the charity | $5,000 |
| Education Through Music | Charity | $5,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of | Porgram support | $5,000 |
| Ny Botaniacal Garden | Assitance w/educational programs | $3,000 |
| ASPCA | General assitance to animals | $2,500 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Support | $2,500 |
| Nisha | Support the animals | $2,500 |
| Row New York Inc | Support the charity | $2,500 |
| Circuit Arts | Support | $2,500 |
| Ny Junior Tennis & Learning | Support | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Support | $2,000 |
| Obama Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Assitance w/educational programs | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | Support for charity | $1,000 |
| Lungevity Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Quattrocchi
- Albert Fleischman
Questions people ask
Does Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc give?
$589,500 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Quattrocchi (Pres+secreta) and Albert Fleischman (Vp+treasurer).
What does Edward H Benenson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.