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Benson Fam Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SPRINGFIELD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Moriarty & Primack P C. It holds total assets of $9.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Virginia. According to available records, Benson Fam Charitable Trust has made 22 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $105K in 2021 to $195K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M, with an average award of $109K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$185K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Benson Fam Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NH, NJ.
Benson Fam Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2.4M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $109K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1M.
Benson Fam Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benson Fam Charitable Trust is headquartered in SPRINGFIELD, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig R Benson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$109K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming With A MissionFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Bedford, NH | $60K | 2023 |
| Lahey ClinicFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Burlington, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Stratham Volunteer Fire DepartmentFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Stratham, NH | $30K | 2023 |
| Little Harbor Charitable FoundationFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | New Castle, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| American Legion Post 214FULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | South River, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| Child Advocacy CenterFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Portsmouth, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| University Of New Hampshire FoundationFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Durham, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Babson CollegeFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Babson Park, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| Bishop Guertin HsFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Nashua, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Nh Community CollegeFULFILL PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Concord, NH | $50K | 2021 |