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Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation is a private trust based in METAIRIE, LA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Tom Roddy. It holds total assets of $89K. Annual income is reported at $9.6M. Total assets have decreased from $15.1M in 2011 to $89K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Louisiana. According to available records, Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation has made 196 grants totaling $40.8M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $7.4M and $13.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $13.5M distributed across 68 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3.1M, with an average award of $208K. The foundation has supported 117 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$331K
Largest Grant
$3.1M
Based on 33 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.
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 196 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in LA, MS, PA.
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation has distributed a total of $40.8M across 196 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $208K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $3.1M.
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gayle And Tom Benson Charitablefoundation is headquartered in METAIRIE, LA. While based in LA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle Benson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis Lauscha | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory C Bensel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| S Benjamin Hales | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward F Lang | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$89K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$89K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
196
Total Giving
$40.8M
Average Grant
$208K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
117
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueCharitable | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ochsner Clinic FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Jesuit High SchoolCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $1M | 2023 |
| Catholic Community FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $692K | 2023 |
| Archbishop Rummel High SchoolCharitable | Metairie, LA | $500K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $500K | 2023 |
| Ochsner Heart Valve CenterCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $500K | 2023 |
| University Of Mississippi FoundationCharitable | Jackson, MS | $250K | 2023 |
| Delgado Community College FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $250K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame SeminaryCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $245K | 2023 |
| Clover Nola IncCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $200K | 2023 |
| Team Gleason FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Galileo Foundation Us IncCharitable | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| UncfCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Notre-Dame De ParisCharitable | Etna, NH | $100K | 2023 |
| The Papal FoundationCharitable | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| New Orleans Museum Of ArtCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $83K | 2023 |
| New Orleans Public TelevisionCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $75K | 2023 |
| Friends Of LpbCharitable | Baton Rouge, LA | $75K | 2023 |
| World Monuments FundCharitable | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Tulane UniversityCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Louisiana Museum FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater New Orleans Educational Television FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $40K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Hibernian CharityCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $40K | 2023 |
| NomaCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities-Archdiocese Of NoCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Catholic Foundation Of South LouisianaCharitable | Schriever, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Ogden Museum Of Southern ArtCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dominican Sisters-St Cecilia CongregationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2023 |
| Families Helping FamiliesCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2023 |
| Kid SmartCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $8K | 2023 |
| BravoCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| The St Louis Ix Art SocietyCharitable | Mandeville, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Greater New OrleansCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of New Orleans Spirituality CenterCharitable | Metairie, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Shrine Of Our Lady Of Prompt SuccorCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Metanoia IncCharitable | Zachary, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Pro Bono ProjectCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Las MisionesCharitable | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of New Orleans Retreat CenterCharitable | Metairie, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCharitable | Metairie, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Landmarks SocietyCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Woman'S ExchangeCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater New OrleansCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Longue Vue House & GardensCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| New Orleans Hispanic Heritage FoundationCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Holy CrossCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| St Michael Special SchoolCharitable | New Orleans, LA | $3K | 2023 |
| Daughters Of St PaulCharitable | Metairie, LA | $3K | 2023 |
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