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Benton Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is F Fox Benton Jr. It holds total assets of $17.4M. Annual income is reported at $7.7M. Total assets have grown from $122K in 2011 to $16M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Florida, Texas, New York. According to available records, Benton Family Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $3.8M, with a median grant of $133K. The foundation has distributed between $870K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.1M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $660K, with an average award of $172K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, Florida, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$165K
Average Grant
$176K
Largest Grant
$295K
Based on 6 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.
Benton Family Foundation 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 TX, NY, FL.
Benton Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.8M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $133K, with an average of $172K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $660K.
Benton Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benton Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Benton | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| F Fox Benton Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucia T Benton | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lizinka C Benton-Rzeznik | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$16M
Fair Market Value
$21.1M
Net Worth
$15.9M
Grants Paid
$990K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$515K
Distribution Amount
$983K
Total: $15.6M
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$3.8M
Average Grant
$172K
Median Grant
$133K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$70K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $660K | 2023 |
| The Center For Study Of Classical ArchitectureCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $260K | 2023 |
| Grumman Hill MontessoriCHARITABLE | Wilton, CT | $70K | 2023 |
| The Greenwood SchoolCHARITABLE | Putney, VT | $150K | 2022 |
| Mainspring AcademyCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $70K | 2022 |
| Schreiner UniversityCHARITABLE | Kerrville, TX | $40K | 2022 |
| Jacksonville School For AutismCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $100K | 2021 |
| Episcopal School Of JacksonvilleCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $85K | 2021 |
| San Jose Episcopal Day SchoolCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Herman Park ConservancyCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $215K | 2020 |
| NolsCHARITABLE | Lander, WY | $140K | 2020 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $125K | 2020 |
| Jacksonville School For AustismCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $100K | 2020 |