Benzak Foundation is a private corporation based in RYE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is % Louis R Benzak. It holds total assets of $7.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Benzak Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $13K. The foundation has distributed between $300K and $600K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $600K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Benzak Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, PA, VA.
Benzak Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $13K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
Benzak Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benzak Foundation is headquartered in RYE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline A Benzak Higginbotham | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher L Benzak | VP AND TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey J Benzak | VP AND SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$361K
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
$7M
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
$300K
Contributions
$350K
Net Investment Income
$294K
Distribution Amount
$296K
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$13K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University LibrariesDEAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | University Park, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Children Of Fallen Patriots FoundationTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Reston, VA | $45K | 2023 |
| Tahoe FundTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Tahoe City, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Newport And SkateparkTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $30K | 2023 |
| Island Trails NetworkTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Kodiak, AK | $25K |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| The Sailing MuseumTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $20K | 2023 |
| Lake Tahoe SchoolTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Incline Village, NV | $15K | 2023 |
| Aquidneck Land TrustTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Wheeler SchoolTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Providence, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Tabor AcademyTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Marion, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Star Kids Scholarship ProgramTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Norman Bird SanctuaryTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2023 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Stateline, NV | $5K | 2023 |
| Ri Community Food BankTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Providence, RI | $40K | 2022 |
| Newport Co YmcaTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Intl Seafarers CtrTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $40K | 2020 |
| Greenwich EmsTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Riverside, CT | $30K | 2020 |
| St Michaels Country Day SchoolTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $10K | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Northern NevadaTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Sparks, NV | $10K | 2020 |
| Neighbor To NeighborTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Greenwich, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| Antonia J Daley FoundationTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Coppell, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| The Public RadioTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| St George'S SchoolTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newport, RI | $2K | 2020 |
| Clean Ocean AccessTO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | Middletown, RI | $2K | 2020 |
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