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Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in GREENWICH, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. The principal officer is Carl Bennett. It holds total assets of $18.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.3M in 2011 to $18.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. has made 6 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has grown from $200K in 2021 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $910K, with an average award of $236K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$120K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 3 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.
Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY.
Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.4M across 6 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $236K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $910K.
Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carl & Dorothy Bennett Foundation Inc. is headquartered in GREENWICH, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Shapiro | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Malcolm Martin | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Marc Bennett | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Kesner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Bennett | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Leibell | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jenny Devanny | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin Kanarek | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$236K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Health FoundationCONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOSPITAL AND EXPANSION OF THE CANCER CENTER | Stamford, CT | $910K | 2023 |
| Greenwich HospitalIMPROVEMENT TO NEW EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT | Greenwich, CT | $200K | 2023 |
| Fairfield UniversityJUDAIC STUDIES PROGRAM | Fairfield, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Norman Howard SchoolTO PURCHASE A METAL FABRICATION SHED FOR A MAKER PLACE PROGRAM | Rochester, NY | $5K | 2023 |