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Also known as: FKA COHEN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
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Benco Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PITTSTON, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Richard Cohen Trustee. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Type":1},"subscribed":false,"appDomain":"squarespace. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Benco Family Foundation has made 231 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $234K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 122 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$78K
Based on 56 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Type":1},"subscribed":false,"appDomain":"squarespace. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 231 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NH, NY.
Benco Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 231 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Benco Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benco Family Foundation is headquartered in PITTSTON, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence E Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sally Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard S Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
$6.2M
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
$998K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
$127K
Distribution Amount
$303K
Total: $3.2M
Total Grants
231
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
122
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Exeter AcademyCHARITABLE | Exeter, NH | $100K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Wyoming ValleyCHARITABLE | Wilkesbarre, PA | $86K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community AllianceCHARITABLE | Wilkesbarre, PA | $36K | 2022 |
| The Daily Pennsylvanian Alumni AssociationCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $35K | 2022 |
| WviaCHARITABLE | Pittston, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of UtahCHARITABLE | Salt Lake City, UT | $25K | 2022 |
| Wyoming Seminary Annual FundCHARITABLE | Forty Fort, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Commonwealth Of Pa - Dental Care InitiativeCHARITABLE | Harrisburg, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Dental Lifeline NetworkCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Wilkes UniversityCHARITABLE | Wilkesbarre, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Teachers College Columbia UniversityCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Northeastern UniversityCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| International Life FoundationCHARITABLE | St Cloud, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Lehigh ValleyCHARITABLE | Allentown, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Health SystemCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Moravian AcademyCHARITABLE | Bethlehem, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Dta FoundationCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| America250paCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Maternal & Family Health ServicesCHARITABLE | Wilkesbarre, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Razom IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| Diversity In Dentistry Mentorship IncCHARITABLE | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Urban Autism SolutionsCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| CasaCHARITABLE | Plains, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| International Committee Of The Red CrossCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple IsrealCHARITABLE | Scranton, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Penn State UniversityCHARITABLE | University Park, PA | $5K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA