Benzien Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Benzien Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $39,500. 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$128,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$39,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $123,000 the year before.
23% 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 | $129,000 | 16 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Benzien Family 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 Benzien Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 3 | $45,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $39,500 |
| California | 4 | $23,500 |
| Oregon | 3 | $17,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | Unrestricted/general op | $39,500 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Unrestricted/general op | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County | Unrestricted/general op | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Lasalle Educational Foundation | Unrestricted/general op | $7,000 |
| Art Span SF Children's Art Program | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Sellwood Middle School Foundation | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Southeast Snowboard Team | Unrestricted/general op | $5,000 |
| Milo Foundation | Unrestricted/general op | $4,500 |
| St Andrew's Children's Clinic | Unrestricted/general op | $3,000 |
| Sunrise Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted/general op | $1,500 |
| Wilmington Friends School | Unrestricted/general op | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard August Benzien
- Kirsten Paige Benzien
Questions people ask
Does Benzien Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benzien Family Foundation Inc give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Benzien Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard August Benzien (Director) and Kirsten Paige Benzien (Director).
What does Benzien Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.