Fox and Monica Benton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fox and Monica Benton Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,400 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$360,400
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $280,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $280,000 | 4 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $360,400 | 9 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Fox and Monica Benton 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $240,900 |
| Florida | 2 | $105,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Rare Species Conservatory Foundation | Charitable | $104,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Charitable | $25,900 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Medina Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Quail Forever | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Catch-A-Dream Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Great Plains Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Fox Benton III
- Monica K Benton
- Lucia Benton
Questions people ask
Does Fox and Monica Benton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fox and Monica Benton Foundation give?
$360,400 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fox and Monica Benton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Fox Benton III (Pres & Director), Monica K Benton (Sec & Director) and Lucia Benton (Director).