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Also known as: C/O RAUGUST BENZIEN
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Benzien Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Ernst Benzien. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have grown from $964K in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, California and Arizona. According to available records, Benzien Family Foundation Inc. has made 71 grants totaling $547K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $125K and $147K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, North Carolina, Oregon, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$38K
Based on 18 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.
Benzien Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 71 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, NC, OR.
Benzien Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $547K across 71 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Benzien Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Benzien Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard August Benzien | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirsten Paige Benzien | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$163K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$129K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$122K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
71
Total Giving
$547K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milo FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Albany, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls ClubUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Nogales, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Guilford CollegeUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Greensboro, NC | $39K | 2023 |
| The University Of Arizona FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Sellwood Middle School FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $12K | 2023 |
| Cleveland High School FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Sfmoma'S Education ProgramUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| The San Francisco Museum Of Fine ArtsUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | San Francisco, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| Tucson Parks FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Tucson, AZ | $7K | 2023 |
| Duniway Elementary SchoolUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Art Span Sf Children'S Art ProgramUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Milo FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Albany, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Southeast Snowboard TeamUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| The Duniway FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Santa Cruz CountyUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Nogales, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| St Andrew'S Children'S ClinicUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Green Valley, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Sunrise Presbyterian ChurchUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Sullivans Island, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Wilmington Friends SchoolUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Wilmington, DE | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2022 |
| Boothbay Region Land TrustUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Boothbay Harbor, ME | $6K | 2022 |
| Sellwood FoundationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $6K | 2022 |
| Sfmoma'S Education ProgramsUNRESTRICTED/GENL OP | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Art SpanUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Fine Arts Museums Of San FranciscoUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Duniway Elementary SchoolUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Standrew'S Children'S ClinicUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Green Valley, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Skate Like A GirlUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $7K | 2021 |
| The Sellwood Middle SchoolRESTRICTED/GENERAL OP | Portland, OR | $6K | 2021 |