Larking Hill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Larking Hill Foundation is a private foundation in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $243,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $66,000. 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$243,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $197,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $197,000 | 21 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $243,000 | 25 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Larking Hill 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 Larking Hill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $206,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Nursing annual giving fund, friends of penn nursing fund, penn fund, carolyn bennett endowed fellowship fund, and the fund for penn medicine | $66,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General fund, community gardens, trees, public gardens & landscapes | $35,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer | General fund | $25,000 |
| Main Line Health | Bryn mawr rehab hospital, bryn mawr hospital, lankenau medical center, paoli hospital | $16,000 |
| United Way | General fund | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ashley Hall Loyalty Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General fund | $5,000 |
| Duke University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Eldernet | General fund | $5,000 |
| Free Library Philadelphia | General fund | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Main Line Meals on Wheels | General fund | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Gardens Trust | General fund | $5,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Porter Gaud | General fund | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | General fund | $5,000 |
| University of Georgia | Communication sciences and special education support fund | $5,000 |
| Upper McMichael Creek Conservacy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | General fund | $3,000 |
| Penn Medicine | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Ocean Foundation Tag-A-Giant | General fund | $2,000 |
| Wrti | General fund | $2,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Haverford Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Bennett
- Carolyn E Bennett
- Geoffrey T Bennett
- Christopher F Bennett
Questions people ask
Does Larking Hill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Larking Hill Foundation give?
$243,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Larking Hill Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas L Bennett (Trustee), Carolyn E Bennett (Trustee), Geoffrey T Bennett (Trustee) and Christopher F Bennett (Trustee).
What does Larking Hill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.