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Frederick R Benson Trust is a private trust based in TERRE HAUTE, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is Terre Haute First National Bank. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $108K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Frederick R Benson Trust has made 203 grants totaling $341K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $84K and $170K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $170K distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $29K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$125
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Frederick R Benson Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 203 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Frederick R Benson Trust has distributed a total of $341K across 203 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $29K.
Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations in Vigo County.
Frederick R Benson Trust is headquartered in TERRE HAUTE, IN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Financial Bank Na | Trustee | $14K | $0 | $14K |
Total Giving
$99K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$84K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$64K
Distribution Amount
$70K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
203
Total Giving
$341K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose OfGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of The Wabash ValleyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $28K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Association And Hospice Of The Wabash ValleyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Swope Art MuseumGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Benedict ChurchGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Wabash Activity CenterGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| 14th & Chestnut Community CenterGeneral support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Gibault IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Hamilton Center IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivors IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Vigo County Historical Society IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| The League Of Terre Haute IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Junior Mental Health AmericaGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Candles Holocaust MuseumGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Council On Domestic AbuseGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Happiness Bag IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Mental Health America In Vigo County IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Saint Joseph University ParishGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Senior Education MinistriesGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Terre Haute Area Meals On Wheels IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Carmelite MonasteryGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of Providence Of Saint Mary-Of-The-WoodsGeneral Support | St Maryofthewoods, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Trees IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Vigo County Education FoundationGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Ivy Tech FoundationGeneral Support | Indianapolis, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Wabash ValleyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Habitat For HumanityGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| West Vigo Community CenterGeneral Support | West Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Western Indiana Community Action AgencyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Goodwill IndustriesGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Shine Foster Family Resources IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Maple CenterGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $800 | 2023 |
| Rethink IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $750 | 2023 |
| MosaicGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $750 | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Community FoundationGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $750 | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of The Wabash ValleyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Wabash Valley Health CenterGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Of West Central IndianaGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Covenant Cooperative MinistryGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| St Patrick Soup KitchenGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Terre Haute Symphony OrchestraGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Life Centereastside Christian AcademyGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Art Spaces IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $400 | 2023 |
| River City Art AssociationGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $300 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Arboretum IncGeneral Support | Terre Haute, IN | $250 | 2023 |