Renee Benson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Renee Benson Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $721,750 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $167,500 | 6 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $721,750 | 7 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 5 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Renee Benson 421 West North Loop Road, San Antonio, TX 78216 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 886-8496 |
| What to submit | Written letter stating name of organization, purpose and amount requested. |
What Renee Benson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oblate School of Theology | Omi endowment fund - provides tuition assistance to the seminaries and other students of the school | $20,000 |
| Sa Life Academy Inc | To enrich the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $20,000 |
| St George Episcopal Day School Inc | To support students' education in high school and beyond | $20,000 |
| SSCJ Memorial Garden Inc | To provide a final resting place for loved ones | $20,000 |
| San Fernando Cathedral | To provide services to the people of san antonio and beyond | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Renee Benson
- Rita Leblanc
- Ryan Leblanc
- Tracy Leblanc
- John D Benham
Questions people ask
Does Renee Benson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Renee Benson Family Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Renee Benson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Renee Benson (President & Director), Rita Leblanc (Vice President & Director), Ryan Leblanc (Vice President, Secretary & Director) and Tracy Leblanc (Vice President, Secretary & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Renee Benson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.