Benevento and Mayo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Benevento and Mayo Foundation is a private foundation in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $9,250 and the largest $50,000. 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$181,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$9,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $96,400 the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,400 | 8 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $181,000 | 14 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Benevento and Mayo 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.
What Benevento and Mayo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $171,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Valley Childrens Association | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Center for Therapeutic Riding | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Casa of Luzerne County | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southhampton Day Care Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Navity Miguel Scranton | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Northmoreland Volunteer Ems | Charitable | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Luzerne County | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Fork Over Love | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Luzerne Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Osterhout Free Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Think Big Pediatric Cancer | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary M Parente
- Brian J Parente
- John Parente
- Charles E Parente
- Marla Parente
Questions people ask
Does Benevento and Mayo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Benevento and Mayo Foundation give?
$181,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $9,250.
Who runs Benevento and Mayo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary M Parente (Trustee), Brian J Parente (Trustee), John Parente (Trustee) and Charles E Parente (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Benevento and Mayo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.