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Fox And Monica Benton Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is F Fox Benton. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Wisconsin. According to available records, Fox And Monica Benton Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $562K, with a median grant of $16K. Annual giving has grown from $205K in 2020 to $280K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Florida, Wyoming, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$50K
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.
Fox And Monica Benton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, FL, WY.
Fox And Monica Benton Foundation has distributed a total of $562K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
Fox And Monica Benton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fox And Monica Benton Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Fox Benton Iii | PRES & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Monica K Benton | SEC & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucia Benton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$562K
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann FoundationCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Rare Species Conservatory FoundationCHARITABLE | Loxahatchee, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural ScienceCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Commemorative Air ForceCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Avondale HouseCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeCHARITABLE | Milwaukee, WI | $12K | 2021 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolCHARITABLE | Lander, WY | $60K | 2020 |
| Florida International UniversityCHARITABLE | Miami, FL | $50K | 2020 |
| San Diego Air And Space MuseumCHARITABLE | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2020 |