Tom W Bennett Estate
Preselected recipients only
Tom W Bennett Estate is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $58,313 and the largest $87,469. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$58,313
- Largest grant$87,469
- Assets$27.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 23 | $22.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 25 | $24.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 24 | $27.1 million |
How to apply
Tom W Bennett Estate 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 Tom W Bennett Estate funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $58,313 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Provident Counseling | Unrestricted general | $87,469 |
| United Way | Unrestricted general | $87,469 |
| YMCA of St Louis | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Goodwill Industries | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Bethesda Health Group Inc | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Marygrove School | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Epworth Children & Family Services | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Good Shepherd Children & Family Services | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Barnard Cancer Institute | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| American National Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $58,313 |
| The Lighthouse for the Blind | Unrestricted general | $36,894 |
| Caledonia United Methodist Church | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| American Lung Assn of Eastern Mo | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Boys Club of St Louis Inc | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Ywca-Young Women's Christian Association | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Hospice Care | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| St Louis Internship Program | Unrestricted general | $29,156 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | Unrestricted general | $21,419 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Tom W Bennett Estate accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom W Bennett Estate give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $58,313.
Who runs Tom W Bennett Estate?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Tom W Bennett Estate fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.